A bit of sparkle comes in many forms: jewelry, embellishment with sequins or crystals, metallics, etc. Age doesn’t matter because your true self sparkles and shines, too! Today, I’m sharing a formula showing how to sparkle and shine in a metallic top. I’d like to encourage you to think outside of the box as well. You can wear a metallic top any day of the season as part of your usual casual outfit. And it’s a good piece to wear for virtual get-togethers!
I wore my gold Lurex sweater tunic quite a few times in Christmases past — from the extended family celebration to around the office during the holiday season to holiday brunch with friends. The last time I wore it, co-workers told me it looked so comfy, and it was!
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Day to Evening, Evening, Holiday, Special Occasion, Ways to Wear It
Sparkle & Shine, Style
When you host and serve a dinner at your home and/or attend a dinner at your friend’s house, do you know what you will be wearing? If the answer is no, there are some ideas below that can help to inspire you.
These outfit ideas on what to wear to your holiday dinners is part of a series in my Holiday category here, where you can find outfit combinations for all the events that come up for you.
Whether you bought new clothes for the holidays or not, there are so many different types of events to enjoy. The new and the old will likely have to be mixed and matched. From laid-back and cozy to glitzy and glamorous, choose the style that matches your true self. Age doesn’t matter!
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Evening, Holiday, Outfit Combinations
Evening Wear, Holiday Dressing, Outfit Ideas
Evening pajamas are not for sleeping, but rather for partying! Since at least the 1920’s, women have entertained at home in silky, sexy, comfortable pajama outfits; then at the dinner parties of friends; then out to the theater and now on the streets day and night. From Greta Garbo to Kate Moss, think of comfortable and flowing clothes in silky materials, soft cashmere, generous volumes, loose-fitting trousers, long flowing skirts, slides (especially sequined), slip-on shoes and smoking slippers.
All About How to Be Glamorous in Evening Pajamas
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Day to Evening, Evening, Holiday, Outfit Combinations, Special Occasion, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
At Christmas time, what colors come to mind? Red and green, right? But there are other holiday colors as well. What if true red and true green are not colors that look best on you? Or maybe you have other shades of red or green that you love. Age doesn’t matter. What matters is what you love and what looks best on you. Think of the beautiful, artistically-decorated Christmas trees and lights…blue and white, silver and gold, etc. Maybe some other set of colors is more you. Let’s take a look at how to gain a new perspective on holiday outfit colors.
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Color Combos, Color Series, Holiday
When you want to dress up for a special time or place, there’s no need to buy special clothes. Instead, you can embellish any simple outfit with accessories. Be like a Christmas tree and just add ornaments. Lol! Below are 12 style tips that show you how easy it is to save money by embellishing with accessories.
Age doesn’t matter. Wear what you like and then add the special touches.
A few common examples of embellishment are lace, pearls, gemstone beads, sparkle (of course), and statement jewelry (i.e., necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins, rings, belts). Scarves also count. And killer shoes or boots would be the perfect finish!
Here are 12 Style Tips for embellishing your outfits for evening:
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Accessories, Evening, Holiday, Special Occasion, Style Tips
