The Cheap Girl

Holiday Sparkly: Christmas Parties

Every year I ask myself the same question.  What am I going to wear to the holiday/Christmas party at the office. I really love holiday parties. The good food, everyone is relaxed, the dancing, people smiling, having a good time and everyone looks so fantastic.  My only beef is that most people wear  head-to-toe black.  I think that the holidays is the perfect time to take advantage of the jewel tones, beautiful sparkle and to have fun when it comes to your outfit.

Here are some colours/looks that I would like to see:

So please, try to avoid being decked out in black from head to toe (even though black is fab!). It’s a holiday party and not a funeral!  If you absolutely must wear black, try adding a pair of ethnic-inspired earrings, shoes in jewel-toned silk or satin, or a beaded shawl. Accessories are heaven-sent!

To update last year’s holiday party outfit try wearing wearing a blazer, a wrap or cardigan in a pretty colour with pearls or this season’s jewelry trends. Another idea is to your everyday suit and pair it with a pretty satin or silk camisole, evening shoes and sparkly jewels. If you are not in the mood for dresses, you can always pair the standard pencil skirt with a festive top.

On another note, red and green in Christmas hues should be avoided. Too cliche. Also, since it is an office party it is important to avoid super short hemlines, peek-a-boo undies, anything see-through and backless dresses (unless the dress is quite conservative and the back is the main feature).