Christmas parties? Check! Deciding what to wear to the long list of parties you RSVP-ed to can be a difficult task especially if you’re aiming for a festive look. An over styled look can make you look cheesy while keeping it too simple can be underwhelming. To aid in your search for the perfect holiday party dress, we’ve complied ten of our favorite dresses this season in our gallery along with some tips below.
1. Keep sequins in moderation
In keeping on theme with the holiday season, a touch of sparkle completes a look perfectly. While sequins were a huge fad last year, moderating the amount of sparkle is a wise move. Pick one eye-catching element and leave it at that.
2. Choose a flattering silhouette
Pulling of the perfect dress is all about the silhouette and selecting one that fits your body shape. Highlight the areas that you’re most proud of and don’t be afraid to mix in some separate pieces such as a festive blazer or chic coat.
3. Decide on a length of dress that is appropriate for you
As the wise Mr. Joe Zee who is the creative director of ELLE magazine advises, “ The difference between slutty and sexy is three more inches on your dress”.
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4. Brighten up your dress
The holiday season is a great time to have some fun with prints and colors. Prints can also be tricky so it’s always great to try it on.
5. Choose something you’re comfortable in
This should always be the number one rule when it comes to choosing what to wear. Being fashionable doesn’t have to uncomfortable. Fit is crucial to executing a great look. You’re at your best when you’re wearing confidence and it shows.
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Meredith Melling Burke from Vogue gives some great tips on how to select something that works and also features one of the dresses on our list in this video.
Another way to cut down time in finding the perfect dress is to know your designers. It’s always great to go with designers that are well seasoned in designing dresses because they are attentive to how it fits on a woman’s body. Valentino is a designer that prides his collection on the details. Oscar de la Renta is the reflection of American elegance—classic and timeless. Dolce and Gabbana redefines an understated glamour with each season of their collection. Newcomer such as Jason Wu is playful with his print choices and blends a contemporary feel to his design.
Without further adieu, we present you with some inspirational designs that will bring in some holiday cheer.
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Amy Yew is a contributing columnist at Vancouver Courier and a fashion and style writer. She is also a Lucky Magazine community contributor. Tell us what you think and submit any questions you have to [email protected]. You can also tweet your thoughts @AmyYew.
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