Style Theory: The Christmas Party outfit = An item or items of clothing that wows on entrance, is comfortable and has a 'un-mumsy' edge.
For me, this season, dressing up comes with a big portion of dressing down and a side helping of sparkle. Think embellished trousers or a metallic skirt worn with with a T-shirt, a suit jacket and a sparkly necklace or toughening up a lace dress with a biker jacket and ankle boots. It is all about juxtaposing the 'over the top' with the supremely casual.
Here are streetstylers showing us how it's done:
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| The lace top really works with the PVC leggings. To make this more wearable wear a lace top with ankle length slim trousers/coated black jeans and high black shoes. |
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| The simplicity of this outfit works, the peplum is a great option for a rounded tummy. Wear it full length, not crop with black jeans. |
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| These gold trousers are fabulous but maybe only for the brave?! |
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| Black silk shirt and trousers, perfection. |
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| Just adore this look, especially with the trainers but for a night out put on with leopard print high court shoes. |
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| Love the sparkly skirt with grey T-shirt, long cardigan and ankle boots, laidback dressing up at it's best. |
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| Again jumper and sequin skirt works gorgeously together. |
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| Simple monochrome, sophisticated and stylish. |
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| Fabulous trousers dressed down with T-Shirt and smart jacket. |
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| Gorgeous D&G winter floral dress, this is a really hot look on the high street for AW13. |
All images from Pinterest
Now for a few ideas from the high street:
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| Oasis Silk Winter Rose Dress £75 |
This is a beautiful print, a great shape for women with curves. To avoid looking mumsey I would wear with a pair of opaque tights and shoe boots or mix it up with a pair of leopard print high heels.
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| Topshop Kimono Bloom Split Dress £49 |
This has fabulous reviews on line and will take you from AW13 to SS14 again wear with shoeboots and opaques.
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| Oasis Silk Winter Rose Shirt £60 |
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| Oasis Winter Rose Print Skirt £40 |
This is a gorgeous matchy matchy outfit that looks fab and edgy. You have the added bonus of being able to wear the skirt and shirt separately, pair the shirt with a pair of black skinny jeans and leopard print heels and wear a denim shirt with the skirt.
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| Monsoon Clemence Bodyshaping dress £68 |
This is from Monsoon and has a secret panel inside to hold you in. Is a beautiful print and be bold contrast with animal print heels or shoe boots to give it a much needed edge.
Stunning metallic dresses:
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| Anthropologie Flora Gleam Dress £138 |
A beautiful metallic dress, does all the work itself, keep accessories minimal and low key.
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| Boden Wow Bistro Crop £89 |
Love these trousers, beautifully styled by Boden with jewelled jumper and leopard print pumps.
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| Boden sequin leaf skirt £110 |
Gorgeous metallic floral skirt, I woud wear with opaques and shoe boots.
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| Boden Bistro Crop Trousers £89 |
Fabulous spotty trousers, can be dressed up with black cashmere jumper and high heels or dressed down with a denim shirt and brogues.
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| Uniqlo Cashmere crew neck jumper £49.90 |
A fabulous cashmere jumper at a great price.
Jersey Dresses:
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| Asos Midi dress with Short Sleeves £25 |
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| ASOS swing Dress with Pleated Hem £38 |
A couple of very reasonable easy jersey dresses. You can dress them up with a gorgeous statement necklace and heels with metallic details or wear them everyday with ankle/knee high boots and a biker jacket.
Leather and Lace dresses:
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| Topshop Quilted Panelled Skater Dress £55 |
This is a gorgeous dress on, it is edgy in its own right so you don't need to accessorise, wear with high heeled animal print shoes and opaques for a very cool look.
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| M&S Collection Leather Peplum Dress £150 |
Expensive but oh so sophisticated and the peplum will cover any tummy and the shape of the dress will flatter.
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| Topshop Embellished Openback Dress by Rare £55 |
This brings in lots of trends together, lace, metallic and velvet. I would wear with opaques and shoeboots and minimal accessories.
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| Zara Lace Dresses £69.99 |
Feel like a beautiful ballerina in a fabulous net skirt:
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| Topshop Black Midi Tulle Skirt £25 |
Wear with a cashmere jumper, black opaques and animal print shoes...stunning!
My favourite dress..I love it..
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| Topshop Duchess Satin Dress £70 |
Looks completely fabulous on, so classy, chic and not too expensive.
My style:
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| Dress: Tara Jarmon Leopard Print pumps: Nine West I wore this with my leather jacket apologies no photos of it x |
Next time some gorgeous and reasonable shoes and accessories to complete your Christmas look.
And next week some truly fabulous Christmas presents for under £20.
Thanks for reading x Please leave a comment I love hearing from you xx
Great ideas, I always find Christmas parties tricky as I don't like to buy stuff I'd only wear once. I really like the Oasis skirt as you could team this with denim shirt for a more casual look. I'll probably end up recycling something. Great blog Vikki x (aka MrsW)
ReplyDeleteH there! Your dress looks fabulous and I love the street style shots too, so inspiring!! xx
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing in your dress.....love it with the leopard print heels! I am after a M&S pair of courts to liven up some of my evening looks! I love dresses but I find it easier to ring the changes with separates! I'm currently looking to brave a boyfriend style jeans with said courts and tux style jacket.....fingers crossed it works for me as I love this look on everyone else x
ReplyDeleteOh you look beautiful in your dress and some lovely ideas for the crimbo party. My work has a Christmas breakfast which is always tricky. Although it starts at 8am it's held in a really stylish restaurant in Borough Market, so I always feel the need to dress up and look trendy but not too 'night-timey'.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of dressing up the Boden trousers or a little dress :-)