With the festive season almost here, you may find your social calendar is getting filled up with parties, dinners out and wintry events. It can be hard to know how to dress for these occasions, especially when it comes to accessorising.
You want pieces that bring a touch of glamour without taking over your outfit or looking gaudy. Here are some tips to help you accessorise for the festive season.
Statement Jewellery
Jewellery is often the go-to accessory to liven up an outfit, and that is helpful for the glitz and glamour of Christmas parties. Investing in timeless pieces that you can wear all year long enables you to easily pop them on and feel fabulous.
Diamond earrings are a great example of timeless elegance with a touch of sparkle. In the right light, which there are loads of at Christmas, they will sparkle and draw all eyes to you. You may also want to consider layering some thin necklaces together, especially if you have a lower-cut top or dress.
Festive Colours
Classic Christmassy colours are red, green and metallics, but you might not want to base your whole outfit around these. Instead, you can nod towards them in your accessories.
Scarves and clutches are a great way to add an injection of colour without it being overwhelming. You can play with textures too, such as adding velvet or satin scarves to add some interest as well. Sequins are also a firm favourite for the festive season.
If you have a silver dress, for example, think about the tones you are using for bags and shoes. You can offset the silver with reds and greens, but make sure they aren’t too bright which could mean they clash slightly.
Choose Chic Layers
The festive season tends to be cold so wrapping up warm is as important as looking fabulous. This is where layers are a great choice.
Evening wear can often be accompanied by wraps, shawls or even faux fur scarves, all of which add glamour and sophistication. However, you may want to dress outside the box and add a well-fitted coat or blazer instead.
The juxtaposition between a stunning midaxi dress and a more masculine blazer looks incredible whilst highlighting your figure. You can also mix fabrics this way too. Adding a satin jacket to a sequinned dress draws the eye in and helps make the sequins shine further.
The great thing about layering is that if you end up too warm, you can pop them off and still look polished and party-ready.
Hair Accessories
Hair accessories are often overlooked, but they can help to elevate your style. First, plan your hairdo. Some accessories will look better in an updo whereas others suit a style where your hair is down.
Embellished hairpins are an easy option that can suit both up or down styles. You can twist them into an updo so that the embellishments are showing or use them to sweep back the side of your hair for a style that is down.
You can always find festive headbands at this time of year too. They are easy to pop on and are perfect for keeping hair away from your face as you dance the night away.
