Christmas Outfit Inspiration - Find Your Style!

"Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live."

— Gianni Versace

Conflicted on what to wear for the season? Can't decide if you should go for sequins or leather?
A little head start is to first recognize your style (or at least the look you're going for), browse within your means and finally check if the occasion compliments the entire ensemble!

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For the enthusiast:

How do you resist the cute and quirky seasonal prints that come out at this time of the year? The cute reindeer sweater or the (creepy) Santa's head necklace - they're sure hard to leave hanging in the window display such as the ones below..

Sure, you'd want to wear your eagerness on your sleeves and let everyone know how excited you are for Christmas. But the last thing you'd want to be is a walking Christmas advertisement. You want people to be envious of you, not laughing at your silliness.

Good taste and knowing where to stop is the way to pulling off this look. I'd recommend you to pick one statement piece that screams "I HAVE BEEN WAITING ALL YEAR TO WEAR THIS" but keep it real by matching them up with solid colors, preferably free off patterns to retain the classy, I'm-excited-but-I'm-not-psycho look.

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For the frilly goodness: 

For the girly girls who wouldn't hurt an ant, or those who want to channel their inner Girl Next Door, try experimenting with pleats, scallop details or lace. This look is perfect for family gatherings where you won't want to scare your nosy relatives into thinking that you're a very disturbed child with all the chunky gold chains and platform booties, thick eyeliners and sheer tops revealing your $89.90 embellished bras.

Throw on a pair of flats or Mary Janes and delicate accessories for bonus points to get your boyfriend's parents to accept you and give you the title of Best Girl Brought Home because hey you must be the sweetest damn thing if you look like one!

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For the ambitious and glamorous:

If you want to be the very definition of 'GO BIG OR GO HOME', pick nothing but the boldest of colors and the most extravagant of accessories. If you had been worried about sequins and glitter before, it's time to remove that thought away.

I couldn't think of an everyday event where this look would be applicable. Perhaps a Christmas dinner at a top class hotel? Such events don't happen regularly so why not pamper and grant yourself the excuse to be fancy!

Tip: Throw your hair back, away from your face (think: high bun or sleek combed hair) to make your outfit the main event of the evening and also for added drama, fake lashes won't hurt either!

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For the dark queen:

Not a fan of colors but refuse to be labelled as dull and boring? Play around with textures and shapes! Just think about it. Why choose a monotonous bateau neckline when you can go instantly flirty with a sweetheart!

Also note that I couldn't think of a better combination of colors other black and gold. If you had to choose between a silver necklace or a gold one, please make a reminder that there shouldn't be a question about it anymore! Accessories can add dimensions to an outfit just imagine when matched against the perfect color!

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For the non-fussy:

If you want to maintain the 'cool' factor or not intending to go extravagant (something you'd wear on the regular) but still wish to subtly express your holiday spirit, search your wardrobe for colors and details that are remotely corresponding to festive trends.

Sequins instead of glitter, prints instead of lace, boots instead of stilettos.

Afraid of looking like a Christmas tree wearing green and red? The trick is to find darker and muted colors.Try army green or burgundy. Rich and dark colors have always been my personal favorite. Because bright is just too 'sunshiney' for my personality yet black is too heavy (especially for the holidays) in my opinion. This concept takes you somewhere in between and a rather 'low profile' vibe. 

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So that's that! Find your style! Explore opportunities!
A little word of advice though, don't start experimenting when you're running late. You might just regret that a few minutes after leaving your house. Don't wear something you're not comfortable in. But whatever! Just have fun, it is the season to be jolly after all. Worst case that could happen is getting your poor choice of outfit immortalized into a framed picture in your home! Just move out! Haha just kidding, burn that piece of crap.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!