Style of the Season: What to wear to your Christmas Party
However you feel about the annual Christmas party, it is an opportunity to dress up in full festive finery and go all out for going out out. Your messages maybe alight with questions trying to decipher the dress code and find out what everyone else will be wearing so don’t worry the Jarrolds Stylists are here to help you decide what to wear.
1. Sequins
If you don’t wear sequins at Christmas, when do you? There is something about seeing them swirl around the dance floor which screams festive joy and seems to bring more of the party spirit to the usual Christmas songs.
The days of understated black are over, you can now get your sequin attire in a range of hues from deep forest green to disco ball-inspired silver. If you have a cooler skin tone, opt for silver or pewter while warmer tones suit golds and browns. The beauty of the sequin is the little hit of dopamine you will get from the sparkle while also brightening your face ensuring you are the party showstopper this year.
We understand the environmental impact sequins have so remember that they don’t just mean a dress so invest in something you can wear again and again. Why not opt for a blazer which can be worn with jeans for festive drinks with the girls or a midi skirt which can be worn with an oversized knit for Christmas dinner?
2. Metallic
A permanent fixture for the winter season, metallics can be one of the most versatile styles for the party season. Whether you are enjoy a cool silver, a decadent gold or a rich bronze, you can make your high-shine wardrobe favourites work harder through the months.
Bring the glamour to your Christmas party but remember there can be too much of a good thing. You don’t want to look like you have been wrapped in tin foil so use your statement piece smartly and pair with classic staples or if you have more maximalist tendencies, choose bright or even neon tones but in simple designs.
One of the easiest to wear metallics is through accessories. Gold and silver are now falling into the neutral category and your silver bag can be worn with jeans for the coffee run or those gold heels can be paired with browns and red for work wear.
3. Velvet
Rich and sumptuous, velvet whispers sophistication and that 70s glamour which is everywhere this season. It is also one of the heavier festive fabrics ensuring no goosebumps as you wait for the taxi home.
Modern interpretations of the fabric means there is something for everyone. From knee skimming dresses which look amazing with sheer tights and statement shoes to sharp suiting with nothing but a lacy bra peeking through, you’ll find something to suit your style.
Reacting beautifully with natural light, velvet can be worn during the day too – wide leg trousers look stupendous with a crisp white short for work and dresses look just as good with boots as they do with heels.