Some people feel like the have to shop for a new dress or fancy new shoes for the holiday party season. I'm not a fan of buying stuff for special occasions. A good solid wardrobe should already have the pieces in it to accommodate just about every situation that may come your way. When it's time to hit the holiday party circuit (I feel like we should start training a month ahead to prepare for this time of year), I head start to my closet and not the mall, to put together a look or two that will work for the parties.
This year, I'm planning to wear this skirt in a multitude of ways. And this past Friday I paired it with a silk, sleeveless shirt and my sparkly heels. Simple pieces that can be easily paired with other items to create a fantastic look for the holiday party scene. Without spending one dollar. You gotta love that!
I agree.Cutesy simple and no BIG SPENDING. I am recyling a party outfit from 3 holidays seasons ago to cover a record 6 parties before Christmas. Two parties are on the same night , so that is one outfit only .LAFF! It is a pantsuit that has a sheer duster and that duster is going over a mini dress and that pant suit will be worn w/o the duster. I can do those two combinations for three of the parties and I have to ponder over the other others parties this week. I am thinking about that same dark green mini dress with SOMETHING over it for one party and solo with a new pair of shoes for another.
Posted by: August Deed | December 05, 2011 at 09:30 PM
Hey August Deed! I just saw your comment. It was buried in all the spam. :) Whoa! 6 parties before Christmas! I don't blame you for recycling your outfits. You've got the right idea. Take a piece or two and add something to it to give it a different look. Money stays in your pocket and you look fantastic at every event. I love it! Now, try not to overdue it at these parties. You're going to need a vacation after all of this celebrating. :)
Posted by: STYLEnosh | December 12, 2011 at 04:19 AM
You know what though? I have always been a fraidy cat about wearing sleeveless and backless party wear in winter. I see you had on a sleeveless top. I had a Mom who was so season driven and she made my sisters and I stick to dos and do nots. I am still stuck on that as a Mom myself( no girls to dress ,thankfully).
I am with you on not buying for special occasions, but I saw a couple of backless party dresses that were less than 20 dollars at Ross. I think I may get one and add one of my sparkle cardigans.I will try to only be photographed in two outfits!!>:-)
I saw some great hotpants and boots at a party yestrday and I have my ideas for next year already.
Posted by: The August Deed Co. | December 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM
August Deed, definitely pull out your sleeveless and backless tops for the holiday season. I think many of us grew up with those "no white after Labor Day" rules but today's fashion cues say we can leave those ideas (thankfully) in the past.
You know I don't believe in buying outfits for special occasions but I surely believe in picking up an item or two if it's 1. at a fantastic price and 2. can be worn next year too. Those items are usually great wardrobe builders. :)
I love the dressed up hotpants idea like the gold I showed a couple of weeks ago. If nothing else, they keep me motivated to keep hitting boot camp hard. LOL
Posted by: STYLEnosh | December 13, 2011 at 05:01 AM