Festive & Christmas Party Outfits

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      Christmas party outfits for women can mean a work lunch, drinks with friends or an evening celebration, and each asks something different of your clothes. Begin with the invitation and the shoes you can comfortably wear to it. A dress gives you one main piece to consider. A dressier top with trousers lets you keep a familiar fit through the lower half and change the mood with fabric, colour or detail near the face.

      Look at satin, metallic finishes and printed pieces in the same way you would choose jewellery: decide where you want the attention to sit. If the top has a strong surface or neckline, try a quieter pant and simpler accessories. Compare Joseph Ribkoff, Mela Purdie, Loobie’s Story and ELK the Label, using each product’s fabric, fit and care details to narrow your choice. For a daytime party, test the outfit in natural light; for a later event, consider the layer you will arrive in. Choose a piece you can use for other celebrations so the outfit has somewhere to go after the festive season.

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      Festive & Christmas Party Outfits Frequently Asked Questions

      Use the venue and invitation to judge how far to move from your usual work clothes. A dressier blouse with tailored trousers can be a useful starting point. Try the outfit seated as well as standing, and consider whether you will go straight from the office or have time to change.
      Trousers can make a considered party outfit when you pay attention to the top, shoes and bag. Start with a waistband and leg shape you enjoy wearing. Then compare a blouse, satin finish or metallic detail, keeping enough space at the hem for the shoes you will actually wear.
      Choose the detail you want to lead the outfit and try the other pieces around it. A metallic knit may need only a small earring, while a plainer top can take a stronger necklace. View the whole outfit from a distance, where competing details are easier to notice than close up.
      Check the fabric and lining information, the likely temperature and how much shade or indoor space the venue offers. Try the neckline and sleeves with any layer you will take. If there will be grass or uneven ground, choose your shoe first and assess the hem with that footwear.
      Try the top with trousers or denim you already own and simpler jewellery. A change in footwear can make the same piece feel less formal. Check the care instructions before buying, particularly for metallic yarn, trims or delicate surfaces, so the piece suits how you like to maintain your clothes.

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