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what to wear at Christmas

Some tips for practical and elegant Christmas fashion

23rd November 2023 by Fiona Mobbs Leave a Comment

To quote American model and actress Lauren Hutton “Fashion is what you’re offered…by designers. And style is what you choose.”   (She turned 80 in November and still looks fabulous so she clearly knows what she’s talking about!)

The distance between fashion and style never seems to be as great as at Christmas.  The shops are full of everything from colourful Christmas jumpers to sequined evening wear, things that might be fashionable but what if they are just not your style?  And I think we all want to look stylish and comfortable at Christmas.  Even if you’ve spent Christmas morning in the kitchen, slaving over a hot turkey, we would all like to emerge looking immaculate and cool as a cucumber!

In my view, the secret to stylish and comfortable Christmas dressing comes down to one thing: a little advanced planning.  The good news is that ladies ‘of a certain age’ generally know better what suits them and what they feel comfortable in so we have a head start over our younger sisters!  After that, it’s down to planning ahead. Here are my suggestions on what to focus on.

Get the basics right

Particularly as we age, there are some little, personal grooming points that can make the difference between looking effortlessly elegant and just thrown together.  Things that might have looked ‘boho’ or trendy when we were younger just don’t do us any favours as we get older.

Three words:  hair, nails, undies.  If you have a hectic holiday season ahead, whether you’re entertaining at home or away visiting family or friends, invest a little time ahead in getting these right.  Does your hair need a trim or a colour touch-up?  How about a shorter mani/pedi in a nude colour to help survive chips or breaks?  And have you got comfortable but supportive lingerie to go under each outfit?  These should be ‘bankable’ items that you can take off the ‘things to worry about’ list.

Plan a Christmas wardrobe

Look ahead at what you’re likely to be doing each day and plan for it.  Think about the practicals: Will I be sitting, standing or walking?  How hot/cold will it be indoors/outdoors?  How dressy do I want to be?  Often times, layers and accessories can be key allies in coping with all these eventualities.  Could you quickly dress-up a more casual outfit with a statement piece of jewellery if unexpected guests arrive?  Can you peel off some layers (and keep your modesty!), if all that partying raises the temperature?

The principles of a capsule wardrobe – where most pieces go with most other pieces – can be really useful, especially if you’re going away.  Not only does it help save packing space but it will give you flexibility of knowing that you can dress to suit almost any eventuality.

Have an emergency outfit on standby

Whether it’s gravy splashes or red wine drops, increased sociability increases the likelihood of unfortunate accidents.  Plan ahead to avoid panic!  If you’re away, have a pretty scarf or light cardigan rolled neatly in your bag that you can quickly slip over any unsightly marks.  If you’re at home, you can have thought ahead of time which other top goes with this skirt/trousers (or vice versa) so you can nip and do a quick change without missing the fun.  (And remember to treat the mark as soon as you can before it becomes a permanent stain!)

Don’t let your shoes let you down

As we age, we tend to get a little boring (dare I say it!) with our choice of footwear.  Whilst I completely understand that we might have bunions to cope with, or we just don’t feel steady walking in high heels anymore, that’s no excuse for boring shoes!  There are so many styles, sizes, widths and colours to choose from these days, don’t let your footwear age you prematurely.  If there was ever a time to splash out on some sequined espadrilles, for example, (flat, comfortable and festively bling!) Christmas is surely it!

Go easy on the make-up

At Christmas, particularly if we’re going out to parties, it’s tempting to go a bit heavy on the make-up: dark colours for drama on both eyes and lips.  However, dark colours can be quite aging, and no one wants to have eyeshadow clumping up in their laughter lines!  Instead, go with one statement feature (either eyes or lips) and go with a more paired-back glam everywhere else.  Bright lipstick in a shade that really suits you will help detract from any dark circles caused by late-night gift-wrapping sessions.  At this time of year, we can all get away with more metallic, sparkly nudes (either gold- or silver-tones, depending on your season), which look festive and far more effortlessly elegant.

Two Christmas items I never go without

Finally, there are two items that I always keep to hand at Christmas, whether I’m at home or away.  The first is a large scarf or pashmina, probably in some of my subtle but festive colour(s).  It can help dress up any outfit when required or provide an extra layer if it’s got chilly.  The second is a smart pair of slippers.  Again, I don’t like cold feet so they are practical first and foremost.  But whether I’m at home or staying away, I also don’t want my ‘old favourites’ dragging down the look of my Christmas outfits.  There are so many comfortable but festive and sparkly choices out there now, there are no excuses for not having warm and stylish feet, even when you’re indoors!

Read about dressing for Christmas parties here.

Fed up with black? Get some more colour into your Christmas wardrobe here.

Don’t forget, if you want some personal help, I’m here if you’d like to contact me. Although I will be enjoying festivities leading up to Christmas, I do love helping you if you are needing some input. Message me and I’ll reply as soon as I can.

Fiona

Your Colour & Style Consultant: 07469 246722

Filed Under: Blog, Wardrobe Blog Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas wardrobe, what to wear at Christmas

What colours can I wear this Christmas time?

29th November 2022 by Fiona Mobbs Leave a Comment

Fed up with black?

Particularly at this time of year there is usually a lot of black around. If black isn’t your best colour (which it isn’t for lots of us) you may be thinking that it will be difficult to look your best this Christmas – whether that’s a family get-together or a work party.  Surely Christmas fashion should be so much more cheerful and festive than that?!

However, I do know there is a lot of colour available too. There will be more options available than you may think. If you’re tired with all the “Black Friday” deals, or have missed the boat, read on.

I can’t find my ‘Christmas fashion’ colours at this time of year

One of the comments I hear frequently, is “I can’t find my season at x time of year” (whether that’s spring, summer, autumn or winter). It’s not just a problem for Christmas fashion.

I was shopping only recently for a Spring client and found lots of bright lovely colours in Marks & Spencer. I was also shopping myself for a new evening gown, and found two green options (one light and one dark), red, purple, and blue – all my autumn shades.

Does shopping get you down?

Once you have been colour-analysed, do you feel restricted rather than liberated? I love showing people how it can be so different. I do find that some people are just not used to looking for their colour palette, whether they have been analysed many years ago or more recently.

If you are already a client and are struggling, please reach out.

I can point you in the right direction and definitely give you more options. I love it when you get in touch and I can help. Depending on how you want my help, it can be free. If you are already a client, I do offer a free “confirmation service”. I encourage you to ask for my opinion when you are shopping (whether in the shops or on line), to ensure you spend your money on the right things, and clients who take me up on this are thankful. It’s surely better to have input before you are committed (whether that’s having cut the garment sales label off, or spending your money in the first place) than if it is too late.

Shopping support options

Of course I offer shopping support, in a range of options and prices. My “At Home” shopping service is particularly loved, especially if you are busy but want something new (or new for you). Please get in touch if you’d like to explore how I can help you “dress without stress”. This is, after all, my strapline! 

How to have an elegant but practical Christmas wardrobe.

Find my tips on what to wear for Christmas parties here.

Fiona Mobbs
Your Colour & Style Consultant

07469 246722

Filed Under: Shopping Blog Tagged With: shopping made easy, wearing colour, what to wear at Christmas

What can I wear this Christmas time?

1st December 2021 by Fiona Mobbs Leave a Comment

I help people look their best and be confident to enjoy events, like parties, such as at this time of year. Unfortunately, not everyone looks great in black or navy, which are colours that are usually prominent particularly in December. If black isn’t your best look you may be thinking that it will be difficult to look your best this Christmas time – whether that’s a family get-together or a work’s party.

However, I do know there is a lot of colour available too. There will be more options available than you may think. If you’re tired with all the “Black Friday” deals, or have missed the boat to capture a bargain, read on.

I can’t find my colours …

One of the comments I hear frequently, is “I can’t find my season’s colours at x time of year” (whether that’s spring, summer, autumn or winter).

I was shopping only recently for a “Spring client” and found lots of bright lovely colours in Marks & Spencer. I was also shopping myself for a new evening gown, and found two green options (one light and one dark), red, purple, and blue – all my Autumn shades – in less than 30 minutes.

Do you find shopping difficult?

Does shopping get you down? Once you have been colour-analysed, do you feel restricted rather than liberated? I love showing people how it can be so different. I do find that some people are just not used to looking for their colour palette, whether they have been analysed many years ago or more recently.

If you are already a client …

If you are already a client and are struggling, please reach out. I can point you in the right direction and definitely give you more options. I love it when you get in touch and I can help. Depending on how you want my help, it can be free. If you are already a client, I do offer a free “confirmation service”. I encourage you to ask for my opinion when you are shopping (whether in the shops or on line), to ensure you spend your money on the right things, and clients who take me up on this are thankful. It’s surely better to have input before you are committed (whether that’s having cut the garment sales label off, or spending your money unnecessarily in the first place) than if it is too late.

Join Adie and I for a live on 9th December at 3pm…

If you’re struggling for ideas at the moment, please join Aidie Saunders (of Yes You Can Training) and myself (Your Colour & Style Consultant) at our live this month on Thursday 9th December at 3pm, when we will be talking about preparing yourself for your Christmas party – whether that’s an “in person” one or online. Come and ask us your questions, we’d love to have you join us through Facebook. Look for FionaPersonalStylist and join in.

Other Shopping Support options

Of course I offer shopping support, in a range of options and prices. My “At Home” shopping service is particularly loved, especially if you are busy but want something new (or new for you). Please get in touch if you’d like to explore how I can help you “dress without stress”. This is, after all, my strapline!

Find my tips for an elegant but practical Christmas wardrobe here.

Fed up with wearing black?  How to get more colour into your Christmas wardrobe here.

Fiona Mobbs
Your Colour & Style Consultant
07469 246722
fiona.yourcolourandstyle@gmail.com

Filed Under: Blog, Shopping Blog, Wardrobe Blog Tagged With: Christmas party, Christmas shopping, Christmas wardrobe, festive clothing, what to wear at Christmas

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