The Neckline Is Very Flattering And I Should Addsparkly Shoes And A Bag For A Party – Christmas Party Dresses For Women Over

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Christmas party wear this week which made me realise that I haven’t given any thought to my own Christmas party either. Now wheneverit gets to dressesI recently reread one of my favourite Grace Kelly quotes which I reckon applies particularly well to evening dressing. For an event like Jane’s, absolutely -but therefore you have the cost per wear issue. Must you wear them? I tend to steer away from long -however -if I thought I so it’s what I’d wear. It’s a tricky one. Maybe it’s the Northerner in me but I like the idea that I could still wear a blackish tie dress to the theatre or dinner in a nice hotel without looking overdone. So this one is alittle less sparkly and more classic -it gives me memories of Dynasty and the 80s so you’d have to be careful with your hair to avoid looking throwback but so we are heading into a 80s revival. You see, whilst we’re on the ‘long’ theme, plenty of the most stylish looking women at the last event I went to were wearing long or midi skirts with tops.

I know that the important thing is to get the proportions right so you’re going for that Grace Kelly look with a high waist, think one third, two thirds which is always a great proportion.

Now I’m talking about very versatileas you could wear them on Christmas day or for a drinks party with friends.

They tend to look chic rather than overdressed. Now the knee length cocktail dress is always will be classic chic and mostly there’re lots around. Unless… you choose midi length. As Jane says, you oftenhave toinvest to buy something that fits really well and fit and flare can look a bit prom queen or muttony. It’s my favourite of Boden’s party dresses this year, a great deal more low key than the dresses above but definitely that makes it very versatile. Be careful with standard leather for evening, it can look heavy and ruin the dress. Shoes canmake or break an outfit. Pick suede, it’s softer which means it works better with light or textured fabrics, if you are looking for shoes that will work with daywear a small amount of sparkle.

In any circumstances do not forget that an ideal pair of party shoes is invaluable throughout December.

Jane’s in touch with me by email so I’ll make it quite easy for you to know what she eventually decides to wear (oh and to answer the question about the lace topped jumpsuit, my gut says ‘no’ -it I reckon jumpsuits going to be kept simple.

Ok, I’m preparing to stop now but I really hope this post has helped. As a result, that’s mainly for the benefit of our overseas readers who may not know what a national treasure John Lewis has become here in the UK. Consequently, christmas -I have to go into the office on Monday next week but after that I’m intending to put my foot down and stick to my 3 day week as look, there’re a great week. Recently it has transformed itself and the Christmas TV ad is now as big here as the CocaCola truck is being in the US.

I’m planning to leave you with the John Lewis Christmas ad which was released today, to get you in the hristmas mood.

Disclosure -this ain’t a sponsored post, I have not been paid by John Lewis or most of the brands featuredin this post.

John Lewis rather than the individual brandssimply as long as they have either better customer service, delivery costs or returns policies. Hi, I’m Nikki Garnett, I’m 49 and for 9 years I was the editor of Selfridges’ magazine. I’m married with 3 sons, 2 cats and a dog called Gary. Then again, so it’s for anyone else out there attempting to rediscover the woman they used to be. That said, midlifechic since a little while ago, amidst all the chaos of family and working life, I was beginning to feel like I’d lost my groove.

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