How To Stand Out at The Next Holiday Party: Festive Fashion 101

As the year winds down, the season for festive holiday parties draws closer. Hot chocolate, fresh-baked cookies, gift exchanges, and family fun are all staples of a classic Christmas celebration. But no matter the season, the eternal question remains: what are you going to wear?

With all the parties and end of year celebrations that happen during this time, it’s important to have everything you need to shine this season. So how do you look elegant and seasonally appropriate to properly ring in the end of the year? Take a peek at my advice on how to utilize your wardrobe to be the bell of the ball at any holiday party you attend this season.

Invest in Classy but Comfortable Pieces

Striking the perfect balance between casual and looking chic is no easy task. After all, Christmas isn’t exactly the time to pull out the stiletto heels and form-fitting dress. But you also must balance dressing for a casual family event with impressing your friends for every festive event you have planned.

Look for simple dresses, perhaps even one that matches the holiday season, to give you that range between casual and confident. When in doubt, a Kaftan is an easy solution. It’s effortlessly elegant and yet still conservative enough that you aren’t going raise any eyebrows with the cousins.

There’s No Such Thing as Too Many Sequins

If the holiday party you’re attending is formal, the end of the year is the perfect time to break out your most glamorous pieces. While sparkle and sequins are typically associated with New Year’s Eve outfits, there’s no reason you can’t shimmer at a Christmas event as well.

Aim for a dress, romper, or skirt that complements your smile and catches all the flickering lights as you astonish guests with your impeccable taste. Stick with neutral colored sparkles, such as gold or silver—colored sequins have the tendency to look cheap, which is not the air you want to exude. The holidays are a time of celebration and excess, so your eye-catching getup will blend in perfectly with the atmosphere of a festive evening!

Break Out the Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Headed to a casual party where there’s bound to be lots of laughs with old friends? Dive into the idea of being totally tacky and pull on an ugly Christmas sweater. This has been a growing trend over the past few years, and if Christmas is your favorite holiday, a light sweater to match the season is a must!

If you don’t like the idea of looking frumpy at a holiday party, there are plenty of women’s ugly Christmas sweaters that look cute as well as kitschy! Look for one that features a cute snowman instead of an overly-busy print. You can even find curve-hugging dresses in the style of an ugly Christmas sweater! Not only do these show off your shape, but they keep with the silly theme without losing the curves of your body under too much fabric.

Don’t Forget About Seasonal Shoes

Remember, your shoes are what really make an outfit shine. Whether you’re meeting up with friends or strolling down a sunny sidewalk, you want to make sure your footwear compliments the rest of your clothes. For a holiday party, there’s many different shoe options you could go with:

• Knee-high boots: These bad boys pair perfectly with dark jeans and almost any kind of top. Plus they’re a must in any season, so make sure you have a pair ready for Christmas and beyond!
• Comfortable Wedges: There’s nothing worse than having to spend an entire day in heels, especially if you’re Christmas shopping. Wedge’s remain the best combination of fancy & practical. They’re a must for a jam-packed day.
• Ankle booties: For the fancy parties, grab some high-heeled ankle booties. The closed-toe construction make them appropriate for any coming-and-going while elevating your outfit to a level of elegance that’s beyond your standard blouse and jeans getup.

Holiday parties mark the end of another year, so make sure all the guests know just how great yours has been. With these guidelines, you can easily make a statement with your fashion at the next holiday bash you attend. Christmas only comes once a year, so make the most of it!

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