Finally, we can all breathe again. Its holiday season. Even though I have a lot of work ahead of me (can someone say exams and Nutcracker? :)), I know many of you are waiting to kick back and relax. I just want to create a guide for the holidays: from health to outfits to healthy mental well being. For this post, I will be giving examples to wear to any holiday occasion.
Host of a Dinner Party:
In my opinion, staying comfortable yet looking good is important since you will be walking around and setting the tone for your party.
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| ModCloth |
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| ModCloth |
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| Urban Outfitters |
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| Etsy |
To me, I will avoid low-cut tops or anything that is too tight fitting or anything that is too casual. Here, this outfit shows a cream shirt with a sparkly collar, a festive pumpkin skirt, purple tights keep it fun, and the brown oxfords are comfortable, cute and practical :). Feel free to add a statement bracelet/ring, but I would avoid a statement necklace or ear rings since it interferes with the collar.
Casual Dinner with the Family:
Again, comfort is key, but you still want to look nice. Keep a laid back look while still looking polished.
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| Forever 21 |
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| Forever 21 |
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| Steve Madden |
I will stray away from sweatpants or anything that is too uncomfortable. If you are like me and the holidays are a bit warm, I will wear an open stitch sweater (cable knit sweater for colder weather), cute printed shorts (or pants :)), and studded smocking slippers to give it more texture and interest. Feel free to pile on the jewelry.
Dinner at Grandma's or Meeting Boyfriend's or Friend's or Girlfriend's Parents:
Keep it fun and show your awesome personality, yet keep it respectful. This is not the time to break out your body-con dress :).
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| ASOS |
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| Topshop |
The fun printed dress is practical, respectful, yet it still has a spunky feel to it. Studded brogues are not the most typical things, but it lets you show off your personality. Feel free to add a cute ring or bracelet. Avoid statement necklaces since it will interfere with the print of the dress. Also, if you are worried about the brogues, add a pair of black tights. It will instantly lengthen your legs and tone down the brogues. Dress is from Asos and brogues from Topshop.
Formal Holiday Dinner with Family and Friends:
Now, it is time to break out the heels and your nicest dress. However, this is not club attire. Show your personality and keep it festive.
As you can see, I put a lot of options here for you. The black dress is more for someone is who edgy, dramatic, yet girly, and I would wear that dress. The red dress is for someone who likes a classic shape and something that is flirty and girly. For the shoes, both shoes will go with either dress. The lacy bootie will bring out the mesh detail in the black dress and will give texture to the red dress while the studded heel will give both a more dramatic effect. The heart tights will work for both and help you keep warm. The heart clutch will bring texture to both and the wristlet is a pop of color to the black dress and colorblock with the red dress. Dresses are from Topshop. Tights, heart clutch, and lacy bootie from Forever 21. Wristlet from Express and studded heel from Steve Madden.
Hanging Out with Friends:
Keep it casual yet look more polish than usual. Don't bother with any dress things, just keep it cozy and comfortable :).
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| Forever 21 |
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| Anthropologie |
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| Payless |
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| Topshop |
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| Urban Outfitters |
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| ASOS |
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| ASOS |
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| Urban Outfitters |
For me, I love being comfortable so I would stray away from high heels, anything that is uncomfortable. But I would not wear sweatpants either. I still want to look nice. For the first outfit, the marroon sweater is comfortable and is colorblocked with the teal cordoroys. Saddle shoes are comfortable and keep it cute and old fashioned. Wear a gold collar to keep the interests. For the second outfit, the fun cut-out on the black top is a cool twist on the simple shirt, wear a black bandeau under (or any colored longsleeve tee for colder climates), studded sneakers are comfy and practical, burgundy leggings will give color to this simple outfit and give it dimension. I love the second outift and is more like my style (also, the skull cut-out tee is uber comfy).
Casual Night In/Movie Night/Christmas Morning:
No need for discomfort, but you never know who is going to show up so stay respectful (my friend came from California as a surprise on Christmas).
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| Forever 21 |
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| Charlotte Russe |
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| Payless |
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| Urban Outfitters |
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| Urban Outfitters |
The bunny sweatshirt/jumper is cute and warm, the burgundy velvet leggings are thicker than your typical leggings and are warmer and more interesting, a thick knitted scarf gives you another layer of warmth without the bulk, moscassins and socks are practical and cuter than your typical slippers.
Church or Any Religious Event:
Please, by all means, stay away from body-con dresses/skirts, low-cut tops or dresses, anything that is too short. :). This is for anything religious such as Mass.
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| Urban Outfitters |
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| ModCloth |
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| Anthropologie |
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| Forever 21 |
The green jeweled-tone dress is cute and approtiate since it has an approtiate length and covers your shoulders. The maroon heels are comfortable because the heel is not too high and gives it another pop of color. The gold handband keeps you looking darling the black opague tights will keep you warm. Conservative, simple, youthful, yet with a twist is the way to go.
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| Topshop |
New Year's Eve Party or Friend's Party or Holiday Party
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| ModCloth |
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| Topshop |
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| Topshop |
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| Chinese Laundry |
For any New Year's or Holiday or Friend's party, go for a cute mini dress. I will stay away from anything that you would wear to church or any formal gathering since it is time to have fun with the way you dress. Feel free to go with sparkles, lace, but do not go overboard. Same with showing skin, do not go overboard. The burgundy dress is cute and flirty, pair it with platform boots to give you height and an edge to the laceyness. Cross earrings will also edge it up a bit. The next outfit is unfussy and less complicated. It is a black romper with a cool heel (or wedge?). The romper will keep you comfortable and wardrobe malfunctions are decreased by at least 50% (no need to worry about flashing anyone). The lacy top makes it more formal. The shoes are amazing to me. I just love the uniqueness of the heel and the detail is just amazing and makes the outfit pop.
Yes, this is the end for the outfit post for this holiday season. Hopefully this will give you ideas and make outfit-picking less of a hassle. Anyway, I hope you guys have a nice holiday season.
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
P.S. We only part to meet again. :)
I apologize for the weird format. I tried fixing it, but it would not do. Please bear with me.
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