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Dressing for varied holiday functions presents both challenges and opportunities. As party season starts, Amy Verner sums up how to look good in myriad settings, from festive Champagne brunches to swelegant soirées.

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DAYTIME CHIC Escada blazer, $1,770. Moon Apparel sequined bolero, $79, pants, $249 at the Bay (www.hbc.com). BCBGMAXAZRIA sweater, $202 through www.bcbg.com. Jenny Bird bangles, $85 each through www.jennybird.myshopify.com.

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COCKTAIL GLAM Chanel dress, price upon request through www.chanel.ca. Doo.Ri coat, $2,045 at the Room (www.hbc.com). Lia Sophia earrings, $330 through www.liasophia.com. Rado diamond watch, $5,800 through www.rado.com.

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INTIMATE APPAREL Rachel Rachel Roy top, $69 at the Bay. Dries Van Noten skirt, $2,350 at Holt Renfrew. Lia Sophia earrings, $143. Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, $385, bracelet, $495 at Holt Renfrew.The Associated Press

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