Christmas is almost here. This means that we're almost at the start of party season, a hazy time when you'll probably go to more than a few fun events that are all very important.
It's a happy time, but the events tend to pile up and happen all at once. The best way to be ready is to start early and buy yourself one or two versatile party dresses that can get you through the season looking your best in all of those family photos.
Now, everyone celebrates the holidays in their own way. This means that shopping for the holidays isn't as easy as picking out the right outfit for a picnic. But a "treat yourself" outfit that makes you feel great during the holidays is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
And as we all make important steps toward buying fashion in a more eco-friendly way, the main thing we're looking for this year is clothes that will last a long time, like classic shapes that can be reworked and worn again.
But where do you begin? To help you get started on your way to becoming the belle of the ball, we thought we'd give you some tips. Read on for our list of the best dresses for a holiday party that you'll want to wear again in the new year.
The time for Christmas parties is almost here. Time to get your Christmas clothes ready. Party clothes with few pieces but a lot of glam, put together in a different way for each party. At the same time, you'd want clothes that you can wear long after the holidays are over.
You need a wardrobe that can take you from day to night and from being a glam party girl to a professional woman with ease. You want your clothes to go with a lot of things. To change colours like a chameleon whenever you want. Mix and match to fit your mood or the event.
Start with what your wardrobe is made of. Pieces that can be worn with anything. That can be worn just about anywhere. Basics in a neutral colour that looks good on you and goes with both jewel tones and neutral colours. Black would be the best colour to use as your base.
Black makes you look thin. Black looks good with neutrals, bright colours, and metallics. Because of this, black is the best base colour for your clothes. You can wear jewel tones without looking like a clown if you only wear one thing in that bright colour and the rest is black.
The little black dress comes first. Or, more accurately, the group of black dresses. You need at least three black dresses to get you through the holiday season if you want to party hard. One short dress that shows off your legs, one long dress that goes down to your ankles, and one mid-length dress that ends a few fingers' width above or below your knees.
Next, you need at least three skirts that are black. Again, you should choose one that is short enough to show off your legs. Keep in mind that a short skirt makes your legs look longer. Even more so when you wear shoes with high heels. You also need a black long skirt. The best length would be just above the ankle. A skirt like this would be great for black tie events, formal parties, or any time you want to look very classy. The length of the third skirt should be just above or just below the knee.
These party dresses and skirts are the most important pieces in your closet. You'd always have something to wear to any event if you had these. Now it's time to have fun. silk tops. After all, this is a party wardrobe. You want to wear clothes that make you look your best. Silk is a fabric that looks good on almost everyone. It moves over your body in a sensual way. Not only does it feel divine against your skin, it makes you look feminine. You want a bunch of silk tops that look good on you. You'd enjoy these tops. Follow your first thought. Choose the ones that catch your eye at first. These are the ones you like right away, and you can trust your gut to tell you what looks best on you. Don't worry if the tops are too loud, too bright, or too revealing. It's the holiday season, so let loose and have fun. You'll wear these tops with your black skirts so you can get away with jewel tones. The black skirt will give the outfit the air of elegance you need.
Lastly, start a collection of extras. Everything from earrings and necklaces to belts and scarves. Get a good number of sandals and shoes with high heels. They change the way you walk in a big way. Plus, they make your legs look much longer than they are. Mix and match your tops and skirts to make a lot of different outfits. Change up how you wear your outfits by playing with the accessories. For each party, wear your black dress with different accessories and make-up. Change how your hair looks for each party you go to. So, you can go into party season with confidence and always have a new look for each party dress you wear.