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Written by Cynthia Nellis
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If you've ever dressed up shinier than a Christmas tree or turned down last-minute party invitations because you had nothing to wear, you'll know that the holiday season is loaded with chances for fashion disasters.
With a little help and preparation, you can learn how to avoid common holiday fashion mistakes and look your prettiest this year.
Common holiday fashion faux pas:
1. Wearing Too Much Glitz
Beading, metallic and shimmer are all fine for the holidays. In fact, most women wait until a good party to break out all of the glitzy finery. But too much shine can overwhelm anyone, especially if you wear it in areas that you don't necessarily want to highlight (like a beaded chest sweater for a busty gal).
Find out how to wear glitz right: How to Wear Embellishment.
2. Showing Too Much Skin
Thigh-high miniskirts and cut-to-the-navel dresses may look great on the runway, but in reality they are almost impossible to carry off. Not only is it possible to dress sexy while leaving lots to the imagination, it's also the best way to look your prettiest for the holidays. The secret here is to accentuate your best features with a suggestion: a lace trimmed camisole under a blazer hints at great cleavage, a small slit on a skirt gives a glimpse at gorgeous legs, a halter dress shows off toned arms.
More ideas: Dress Sexy, Not Sleazy
3. Getting Caught With Nothing to Wear
Nothing is worse than being invited to a fabulous party and having nothing to wear. By keeping a few dressy basics in your closet you can always be prepared for last-minute invitations. You can even re-wear the items and make them look totally different just with accessories.
Find your holiday basics: 10 Party Musts
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Written by Tresanna Hassanally
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Mixed with the little bit of the ridiculous, there's a little bit of the sensible. Fashion rules; the unwritten code that governs our sense of style. We follow them to the best of our abilities, fearing the repercussions of the fashion police, or those snarky girls who laugh behind your back.
So while fashion continue evolves, the rules are updated. Here's six rules had how they stand up in today's fashion climate.
Jewelry should always be the same color
This is one of the older rules that jewelry designers themselves have begun to ignore. Sure, not mixing the elements gives a more traditional look, but isn't modern always better? You can always pair a piece that combines silver with gold detailing to pull the look together if you plan to wear both.
Fashion Rules Stockings should be flesh toned or match your shoes
Hello, fishnets. Hello, colored tights? While it's uncertain how long these trends will last, the funky daring look many tights now take make this rule immaterial. Although, I must admit to be a big advocate of sheer, flesh toned stockings--if stockings must be worn. Fishnets and colorful tights, however, can add a funky splash of fun to any outfit.
Every woman should own a traditional suit
This is one rule that will never expire. Most professional settings still endorse the suit, and while the rules are roomy in terms of what bottom to pair with that jacket, a suit is always a great investment. Pants add a modern feel to the traditional suit, but designers have attempted to update skirts with interesting detailing. Moderately priced suits are available from good designers (hello Ann Taylor), or go for the classic with a timeless Armani suit. Pair with a great button down shirt (white is always a good bet) to create that clean silhouette.
Fashion Rules With makeup, less is more
A lesson I first learned on Full House. We all remember that episode when DJ eager to fit into her new junior high put on makeup fit for stage dancer. Thankfully Aunt Becky came to the rescue and taught a generation of young girls, that too much eyeliner does not necessarily make you cool. That early nineties lesson is still applicable today. Day time makeup is still basic and neutral. Night time is when the glam gods come out. And you can always follow this basic rule: for day wear play up either your eyes or mouth for evening wear feel free to do both.
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Written by Cynthia Nellis
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Mixed with the little bit of the ridiculous, there's a little bit of the sensible. Fashion rules; the unwritten code that governs our sense of style. We follow them to the best of our abilities, fearing the repercussions of the fashion police, or those snarky girls who laugh behind your back.
So while fashion continue evolves, the rules are updated. Here's six rules had how they stand up in today's fashion climate.
Jewelry should always be the same color
This is one of the older rules that jewelry designers themselves have begun to ignore. Sure, not mixing the elements gives a more traditional look, but isn't modern always better? You can always pair a piece that combines silver with gold detailing to pull the look together if you plan to wear both.
Fashion Rules Stockings should be flesh toned or match your shoes
Hello, fishnets. Hello, colored tights? While it's uncertain how long these trends will last, the funky daring look many tights now take make this rule immaterial. Although, I must admit to be a big advocate of sheer, flesh toned stockings--if stockings must be worn. Fishnets and colorful tights, however, can add a funky splash of fun to any outfit.
Every woman should own a traditional suit
This is one rule that will never expire. Most professional settings still endorse the suit, and while the rules are roomy in terms of what bottom to pair with that jacket, a suit is always a great investment. Pants add a modern feel to the traditional suit, but designers have attempted to update skirts with interesting detailing. Moderately priced suits are available from good designers (hello Ann Taylor), or go for the classic with a timeless Armani suit. Pair with a great button down shirt (white is always a good bet) to create that clean silhouette.
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