With the holidays comes holiday outfits. I'm talking sparkles, metallics, beading, sheer inlays, and lace. Personally I find it hard to resist those fancy garments in the store. They just draw you in. However, they also tend to be expensive and how often are you really going to wear it?
The trick to embracing those cocktail pieces is to go moderate. Avoid the extreme gaudy embellishment and go for something that's equally as shiny and interesting but in a subdued way.
Try and purchase these 'holiday' pieces on sale before and after Christmas. Because we all know once you've taken lots of pictures in it, it's going back in the closet to collect dust.
Another way to to maximize the investment and avoid the one time wear is to style those fancy garments in a casual way. Like this lace top (my favorite purchase this season!), pair it with distressed denim and heels and you have a very chic look. And it's comfortable!
For those metallic or lace dresses, pair with boots and/or a denim jacket.
One of the most dreadful crimes gals make is spending too much on a piece that's a 'one-hit-wear'. Embrace those fancy holiday pieces but bring it down a notch with moderate details and don't limit yourself to cocktail styling. Trade those fancy accessories in for casual accouterments.
Dress Beautifully by Mixing Fancy & Casual Garments
XOXO Sarah Louise
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