“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat...
...You’ve got a party coming up, what should you wear to that?!”
Whilst most of us will welcome the opportunity to dress up
over the festive period to escape the gloom of winter, deciding what to wear
can be a challenge for many. As a result lots of people rely on a safe outfit,
but Christmas is a great time to ramp it up in the style stakes and go for something
a bit more daring, glitzy and glamorous.
This season the drama is full on as we continue our love
affair with gold and silver following the Olympics, the shops are full of
brocade, and sequins make their usual appearance.
Despite this, many of you will still reach for a black suit
or dress. Yes the LBD is a classic, but it might not actually be the best
colour on you and everybody is doing it so, why not go for colour?
Red is the colour to go for if you want to stand out in the
crowd, but if you’d still like to keep it subtle – classy navy and opulent purple
are great alternatives. Whatever colour you go for remember there will be a
range, for example blue can go from deep navy to baby, so make sure it’s the
right shade for you.
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| Guess which look I'm not recommending! |
However gents, please no Christmas ties! If you are going for fun - a pair of seasonal
socks or a festive hankie can be shown off as appropriate.
If you can’t see beyond black, think about going for texture like velvet, lace or sequins.
Better still, why not go for texture and colour! But, if a
red sequin dress is too much and a plum velvet dinner jacket and bow tie is too fussy –
use your accessories as a way of adding a pop of colour or luxury. They are
also a great way to update an existing staple, especially if you need to look
stylish on a budget. What about a glittery clutch bag for her or a velvet scarf
for him?
When reviving your existing Christmas
garments (are they in good repair?) or getting your new outfit, don’t forget to ask yourself if you’ll be comfortable after a turkey
dinner and twenty minutes on the dancefloor... Uncomfortable is never a good look!
Over it all is your 'cover-up' - it's likely to be cold outside and unless you can immediately dump your coat on entry to the venue, it's as important as your main outfit. So invest in something nice that gets you to the event and complete your overall look.
And finally, after all that planning to get the right outfit – don’t let your grooming (eg hair and nails) let you down.
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| Whether you're classic or dramatic, add a bit of 'bling' at Christmas! |
And finally, after all that planning to get the right outfit – don’t let your grooming (eg hair and nails) let you down.
Getting your colour and style right at Christmas will set you up for New Year's Eve' and the year ahead!
For more on how to 'Dazzle in December' check out this blog:
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