What to wear for the festive season

What to wear for the festive season. We may not be splashing out on a new Christmas outfit this year however it is still good to add a bit of sparkle to our everyday clothes to celebrate the festive season with friends and family. I know that sequins have had a bad press recently as the modern ones are made of plastic and are not very sustainable. I do love a bit of pizazz to lift my spirits during the dark winter days. If you look after your clothes they should last you for many years. The sequin jacket that I am wearing below was passed down to me by my grandmother. The lining is quite fragile however I still enjoy wearing it for special occasions.

Details of above:

Sequin round neck top MarksandSpencer (also available in champagne) || circular coloured earrings JohnLewis&Partners || Red velvet jacket Boden || Evening bag Monsoon || Black velvet trousers MarksandSpencer || Red cashmere scarf Chicatanyageshop || Evening pumps Boden || Red lipstick JohnLewis&partners.

Christmas outfit 2020

Another fabric I love to wear for winter parties is velvet and velour. I love the red jacket from Boden in the first image. I can imagine wearing it during the day or even casually with jeans. The joy of having a smaller wardrobe it that it forces me to be more creative with my outfit combinations. Gone are the days of wearing certain items for specific occasions. Now we have the freedom to mix casual with formal, day with evening.

Accessories are another great way to jazz up a plain outfit. How about a pair of sparkly shoes, glittery earrings or a decorative evening bag.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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bren says:

18th November 2022 at 15:26

Thanks for the holiday inspiration! Your heirloom jacket is wonderful. You're so lucky to have something special from someone you love. Enjoy wearing it during the festive season!
Mary Ann says:

18th November 2022 at 16:20

Heading to my closet, so many great ideas for the holidays. We all forget what we have and wear it once or twice, great inspirations.
NATALIE KELLOGG says:

18th November 2022 at 17:39

You always pick the most amazing classic pieces!! I love your style!!!!
Amelia Nicholas says:

19th November 2022 at 01:07

I thoroughly enjoy all your ideas and comments. Your encouraging suggestions on creating a smaller collection of clothes has me slowly getting rid of clothes I never wear. I am English living here in the states and I am 91years. Thank you for sharing.
MaureenC says:

19th November 2022 at 14:45

Your grandmother’s jacket is gorgeous! I wonder if a dressmaker/tailor could reline it for you? We have a fabulous tailor in Exeter who came here a s a refugee after the first gulf war having been a master tailor in Iraq, worked in Saville Row then relocated to Devon because his wife wanted to move out of London. Just having small alterations to clothes to make them fit better has an incredible effect.