How to look fashionably fab this party season
Nov 26 2009 By Katie McLoughlin
Christmas is made for dressing up, so if you love nothing better than getting your glad rags on and enjoying a festive night out or two, you’ll love this season’s must-have looks. Whatever your personal style there’s a trend for you this Christmas.
Glamorous girls are sure to love this season’s range of 40s-inspired belted dresses, one-shoulder frocks and beautiful brocade dresses, while those who prefer an edgier look can channel their inner rock chick with the main trend of autumn/winter 09 – grown-up grunge. Think biker jackets, stud details and black, black and more black! The key to pulling this look off is to combine grunge-inspired pieces with impeccable grooming, and mix different textures and fabrics to keep an all-black silhouette interesting.
Sequin detailing is also huge this Christmas but, a word to the wise, to avoid looking more trussed up than the turkey, keep jewellery to a minimum and balance out sequined leggings with an understated, plain top.
80s style fashion has been making a comeback for a couple of seasons now and this Christmas designers seem to have been inspired by Dynasty, as pronounced shoulders are one of the main trends for autumn/ winter. 80s-inspired graphic prints are also bountiful this season – look for an 80s style graphic print dress for a sure-fire way to make a style statement at the office party.
If your personal style is more low-key then fear not because you’re also well-catered for this Christmas with the preppy-chic trend. Think classic collared shirts paired with mini skirts in dark blues, navy and grey. To complete this look, a la Alexa Chung, try teaming with a pair of flat brogue shoes for an ironic take on preppy-chic.
Other trends to look out for this Christmas include leather-look leggings, jumpsuits, pom-pom detailing, red and black outfits, stud- detailing, super-glam platform shoes and the footwear of the season – peep-toe, platform ankle boots.
