For older women, the Christmas party season can provide something of a fashion challenge. It’s a time to pull out all of the stops and make things as glamorous as possible – but at the same time, we want to keep everything age-appropriate. In this case, ‘age-appropriate’ means sophisticated and refined.
By making the right choices when it comes to fashion, you can give your confidence a boost, and feel happier in what you’re wearing.
Fortunately, there are a few classic combinations that we might turn to. Let’s take a look.
Knitwear and Skirt
Knitwear tends to match nicely with December. It’s practical, in that it will capably keep out the cold. But it’s also stylish, especially if you opt for something festive. If you’d like to keep things sharp, then you might move away from coarse-knit jumpers toward something slightly snugger.
Pair this with a long skirt. For inspiration, you might take a look at Holly Willoughby’s wardrobe. While you might not have the luxury of a television budget and your stylist, you’re free to take inspiration!
Dresses and Boots
A long, flowing dress tends to work nicely with a pair of substantial boots. You’ll tend to spend a little more effort here making the two work together, but the results are often worth it.
You might try to create textural contrast by pairing a linen dress with leather boots. On the other hand, you might seek to keep everything unified and matching.
Just make sure that you work in the Christmas theme somewhere!
And Aside From Makeup
Your choice of makeup, and the way that you apply it, will also matter significantly. You have a lifetime’s worth of experience applying makeup, and you should have a good idea of your preferences.
Think about what works, but don’t be afraid to experiment.
One thing that’s worth mentioning is the advantages of filling out your eyebrows, which will naturally thin as we age.
If you haven’t been doing this up until now, then why not make a start? A brow pencil is easy to use, and the results are often compelling.
Blouse and Wide Trousers
The blouse is naturally complemented by a set of wide trousers. Make sure that the fit is good, and that the combination of colours is suitably festive. For Christmas, green trousers and red blouses tend to work nicely.
One special advantage of wide trousers is that they provide the room you need to wear a thick pair of thermal leggings – or a long pair of thermal socks.
This way, you won’t need to think about layering up, and you’ll be able to hold a conversation in the beer garden without your teeth chattering.
