Sure, the holiday season means spending time with loved ones and celebrating your blessings, but it also means something else… holiday fashion!
This season means parties and social events where you get to display your sense of style. If you have a full social calendar this year, consider these tips for being the belle of every ball you just happen to be attending:
Mix Feminine with Menswear
Those girls who always look effortlessly chic tend to be skilled at mixing juxtaposing elements within one outfit.
One great way to do that during the holiday season is wearing something ultra-feminine with another piece inspired by menswear.
For example, a tuxedo jacket can make a great staple piece that you can pair with something fun and flirty like a sequined dress or a tulle ballerina-style skirt. It prevents either piece from becoming too overwhelming and really gives you a cool style, effortlessly.
Don’t Underestimate the Value of Pockets
Having pockets available on your outfit are one of the easiest ways to instantly up the cool factor. For example, when you’re at your holiday office party and you want to look relaxed yet sophisticated, what do you do with your hands? Having pockets within your reach can instantly up your elegant-yet-easy-going appearance, so try to choose pants, skirts, dresses and jumpsuits that give you this detail.
It sounds like such a basic tip but it can really go a long way to helping you look more confident and put-together.
Think Outside the Usual Color Palette
During those holiday social events you’re likely to see everyone else in one of a handful of colors—particularly black, gold, silver, red and green.
If you want to dare to be different, don’t limit yourself to these traditional holiday color options.
Go for something like a soft shade of pink or some type of winter pastel.
Luxe Leather
Whether it’s faux or the real thing, leather is one of this seasons “it” materials and it really works well in a variety of holiday social settings. You can pair an ultra-feminine dress with a leather jacket to give it a bit of edge, or go for your inner rock and roll goddess with a pair of leather pants or leggings.
Play with Texture
The holiday season is really about rich, opulent textures and you can completely up the look of your outfit just by being willing to recognize and experiment with texture.
Even if your entire outfit is from H&M, it’s going to look more expensive if you have a variety of textures. Winter is a great time for textures like tweed, velvet, tulle and silk.
If you’re worried about your outfit becoming too busy because of your use of texture, consider sticking with one color palette or the same tonal family of colors in your outfit and only have the variation occur through texture.
What are your tips for being a standout when it comes to your clothes during the holiday season?