Yes, you can do it all.

Betweenfamily gatherings, festive parties, and fun traditions, our social calendars are typically busiest around the holidays.

If you’re invited to something, it’s important to make the effort to attend if youre able.

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Consider this your guide for how to do exactly that.

Here’s how to party hop the polite way.

see to it youll spend at least an hour at each party, she adds.

In addition to time and location, its worth considering theguest list.

Theres one throw in of event youll need to be a bit more mindful of:dinner parties.

You should also discuss yourexit strategywith whoever youre attending the events with.

If helpful, she recommends deploying a signal or code word to allow you to make a graceful exit.

(Just dont forget to say goodbye before you leave!)

We recommend selectinghost giftsthat can be delivered in advance of the party, LaMere says.

Schlegel Whitman insists its important to stick with your first commitment.

Shes a fan of the classic LBD with festive accessories or leopard, the on-trend staple.

In that case, the best thing it’s possible for you to tell the host is no.