Choose Dresses That Transition Well For Christmas
If there’s one time of year that you can expect to see everyone in the office sparkling, it’s the festive season. A round of Christmas and New Year parties always ensures that everyone will dust off their favourite outfits and splash out on a few new special pieces and, when time is short, they are likely to utilise their best clothes for office wear too. Luckily, the ‘office to party’ look can be very easy to achieve, especially if you have the perfect party dress.
The festive season can be a frantic time, so make sure you optimise your plans so that you can move seamlessly from business to social functions with the help of a wardrobe that reflects the many demands on you. That way you’ll be able to pack in even more parties! There are plenty of party dresses that are work friendly too – brightly patterned ones or classic little black dresses especially, but make sure you don’t go overboard. Subtlety is key if you’re planning on wearing your party number to the boardroom.
A great way to transform your day time dress to a night time hit and back again is with the addition of cover ups – throw on a cropped cardi or bolero during to the day to ensure that you aren’t flashing too much flesh and whip it off in time for the party. Jewellery and hair accessories are of course another way to achieve this balance, keep them discreet at your desk, but swap them for something a little more daring before you hit the dance floor and your outfit is sure to shine.
Another simple way to alter the impact of your look is with your tights. While you might be an old pro at swapping your work flats for some killer heels to add some pep to your outfit, have you considered swapping your serviceable black tights for nude or brightly coloured ones before a big night out? This quick fix can instantly add a whole new dimension to your dress.
If you make the most of your accessories, the chances are that you’ll be able to make your party dresses last for more than one party this season. If you’re really torn between some of your favourite new fashions, why not ask for an advance on your Christmas presents? After all, you’re certain to get good use out of a party dress in the days running up to the festive period.
Or if you’re a traditionalist, you could always wait until the day itself and look forward to finding your perfect dress under the tree.
