Christmas Party Outfeet

 

 

 Christmas Party Outfeet

• A Cocktail Dress in Black, Red, Jewel Tones, Silver, or Gold. Choose a dress with a metallic finish or glitzy sequined details, and dress it up or down using accessories. If you have several parties to attend, a basic black dress can serve you well and save money, as you can easily change the entire look with your accessories without appearing to “recycle” your party clothes.
• A Nice Pair of Black Slacks Matched With a Close-Fitting Top. If you already have a pair of nice black pants, alternate wearing them with one or two tops with festive, shining details to really help you stand out.

How to Save on Party Clothes

Bypass department stores and shop at thrift stores to save on your outfits. If you prefer to shop online, look for daily deals sites, promotional codes, and coupons before finalizing your purchase. As you shop for your holiday apparel, save as much money as you can on your core attire and your accessories.

Save on Core Pieces

Since you’ll only wear the dress or top a few times, it doesn’t make sense to pay a lot for these items. Besides, bargain stores such as Marshall’s, T.J. Maxx, and Target offer beautiful, glittery dresses and tops that look expensive. These pieces may not stand up to extensive wear and tear, but since you’ll wear them infrequently, this shouldn’t be an issue.
When I’m shopping for bargain priced specialty clothing, I look at the dress sales at Victoria’s Secret and tops at New York and Company. I’ve also found some excellent pieces at Goodwill, as they offer fantastic bargains on exclusive designer brands for less than $20!  You may also want to search your city for vintage shops and high-end second-hand stores like Plato’s Closet.
Other great discount options for dresses and tops include:

• eBay
• 599Fashion.com

Save on Accessories

When dressing for a holiday party, you want your bag, earrings, necklace, and rings to really stand out. These accessories can “make” your outfit, and you don’t have to spend a fortune on them.
If you don’t know what to wear with your party outfit, I swear by these tried-and-true combinations:

• A Sequined Clutch, Statement Cocktail Ring, and a Long, Simple Necklace. This combination works especially well if you plan to wear your hair down and your top or dress has a modest neckline.
• Statement Chandelier Earrings, a Wrist Cuff, and a Simple Satin Clutch. This combination works best if you plan to wear your hair up or if your top has an open back.
• A Wide Statement Necklace and a Mini Bag on a Long Chain. This is particularly nice if you wear a top or dress with a deep neckline.
• Small Rhinestone Earrings, an Antique Brooch, and a Vintage Clutch. If you enjoy wearing vintage jewelry, an oversized brooch takes center stage at a party and works well on a pullover sweater or cardigan. A matching set of vintage jewelry, such as earrings, necklace, and a bracelet, also takes work clothes into evening.

You may not have too many opportunities to wear your party accessories after the holidays, so opt for inexpensive costume jewelry and bags.