Often referred to as the ‘silly season’, many people think that Christmas time is the time to dress outrageous and let their true fashion sense shine through. But if you are spending the holiday season looking shinier than your Christmas tree, maybe you should re-evaluate your wardrobe. The holidays are common times when people make bad fashion decisions. But with a little help and preparation, you too can learn how to avoid common holiday fashion faux pas and enjoy holiday wear that suits any occasion..
1. Wearing too much glitz
Beading, metallic and shimmer are great for the holidays, but ever heard of the expression ‘less is more’? Too much shine and glitz can overwhelm anyone, especially if you are accentuating areas better left hidden.
2. Showing too much skin
Thigh-high miniskirts and bare midriffs may look good on the runway, but in real life almost no one can pull it off in a tasteful manner. Holiday wear can be sexy but still leave lots to the imagination. The secret is to accentuate your best features – a lace trimmed camisole under a blazer, a slight slit on a skirt or a halter dress.
3. Getting caught with nothing to wear
Nothing is worse than getting invited to a party and discovering you have nothing to wear. But by dressing up a few basics in your closet, you can go from drab to fab in five minutes. The best thing about accessorising is that you can re-wear items and make them look completely different by accessorising.
4. Making it too complicated
The holidays can be a very overwhelming time for any woman, what with attending parties, buying gifts, and preparing for festivities. Therefore it is easy to forget about dressing appropriately during this time. An important thing to remember is to not make your holiday wear too complicated during this time. Instead of trying to match up dressy separates, try a little black dress this season. Not only is it flattering (black has been known for its slimming effect), it will be appropriate for almost any occasion.
5. Being over or under dressed
You arrive in trendy jeans while everybody else is wearing frilly frocks, or vice versa. Being under or over dressed is not the best feeling in the world, and can make your day/evening uncomfortable. That being said, the dress code stated on the invitation can get a little confusing. Once again, the little black dress will work for almost any occasion, accessorising as you see fit.
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This article was written for Gray and Osbourn and offers tips on holiday wear.
