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New Years Eve is one of the most important dates in the calendar, and is a time to celebrate a new year and party with friends. It’s the perfect opportunity to put together a fabulous outfit, and look at your most glamorous.
The first thing you should consider, before you choose your outfit, is the type of New Years party you are attending. If it’s a house party, then you are probably best to keep your look a bit more casual, whereas if you are going to a club or pub, you would be looking to dress up. If you are a single lady, New Years is the ideal opportunity to find that special someone, so you really want to look your best.
Ideas for a casual look will depend on your body shape, and what you feel comfortable wearing. If you have a slim figure, then a pair of skinny jeans will look good with a one shoulder top or a gorgeous halter-neck. To make your look even more special, you could wear your jeans in animal print, which is one of the key trends this season. Another idea for a casual outfit for a New Year party is leather trousers with a stylish top. The top should not be too fancy, as leather trousers are a fashion statement all of their own. Leather trousers can work for any figure, depending on tight or loose you wear them. You can also wear leggings, as an alternative, but should ensure the top you wear, falls below hip level. A tunic top is an ideal accompaniment to a pair of leggings, with a pair of heels to complete the look. A fur jacket over your outfit, will keep you warm over the winter months. If you would rather wear a casual dress for your New Year party, then a cable knit dress with a pair of knee high or ankle boots, will keep your look stylish, and very sexy. Jewellery should be quite minimal for a casual look, nothing too over the top.
If you are looking for an outfit to wear on New Years Eve at a pub or club, then you will want to be a lot more glamorous and experimental with your look. Again you want to consider your body shape, before you decide which outfit to go for. A pencil skirt, empire line dress or a maxi dress will suit most people, as they skim the hips and don’t sit to tight around the body. Make this style look more dressy by adding some chunky jewellery, or bling!
A one shoulder dress in the latest metallic trend, will ensure you stand out from the crowd, and keep with the festive mood. Other party outfits ideas are a bandeau dress, bubble hem and print details skirt. If you have a slim figure then a mini skirt will show off your fabulous legs, and it will also help petite ladies look more slim and tall. If you want to wear trousers but still want to look as glamorous, then a jumpsuit is ideal, with a pair of killer heels.
New Yearâ??s Eve is the pinnacle of the party season and most people take part in some type of celebration to mark the end of the old year and the start of the new. Choosing an outfit for New Year can be fraught with difficulty but usually New Year is a little less formal that Christmas. With a view to this, you can really afford to have a fun and go all out with the glamour. Furthermore, New Year is essentially all about letting go of the past and welcoming the future ahead. The best way to start your new year is by wearing something that makes you feel good, presenting the new confident you.
New Year celebrations take all sorts of formats from formal events to house parties, large hall venues or even restaurants. Obviously if the event is formal then a suitable glamorous evening wear outfit would be needed but this should be an outfit that is appropriate for the wearerâ??s body shape and skin/hair colouring. Most high street stores have formal ranges so an outfit does not have to be hugely expensive. There are many second hand shops or charity shops that have designer formal dresses than can be bought for very little. Accessories should be kept to a minimum, but it would probably be a good idea to invest in an appointment at the hairstylists before the event.
For house parties the dress code may be a lot more casual, but this can still mean fashionable and trendy. Most store on the highstreet carry ranges of party, cocktail and evening dresses or outfits to suit. Something black or something sparkly with lots of bling accessories is always a good look. Usually New Year celebrations allow people to experiment fully, to try new daring looks they may have not had the confidence to do before. Try wearing shoes that are higher than you are used to, but make sure they fit well and that you walk with confidence. Try wearing you chosen heels for an hour around the house, if you can climb stairs and stay comfortable on all the different surfaces throughout the house then you will be able to last the evening in them. When your shoes are chosen pair them with brightly coloured tights. This particular look is very on-trend for this time of year.
Dressy evening trousers are very fashionable and can look great when teamed with a sparkly top. Evening trousers can be worn by most body shapes and the wearer will look good and feel comfortable throughout the evening. Some New Year celebrations may take place outdoors so trousers can help the partygoer to keep warm and also look good. A warm jacket or coat and even gloves may be essential items if there is a chance that the party will start or even move outdoors later on.
Having fun, feeling comfortable and confident is part of the New Years Eve fun. New Year is a time for having fun so it is important not to worry about spending too much on a new yearâ??s outfit, an outfit may be picked up quite cheaply in the sales after Christmas, it is difficult to go wrong with black and sparkles.
For those of us who do not have figures of Hollywood starlets or top models, finding the most attractive way to dress is often at times requires a little more thought and effort, especially if you are searching for appropriate evening wear. Commonly, the plus size fashionistas have to work harder than most to gain that much desired chic and stylish look. Nevertheless, that does not have to be the case if you stick to these handy and insightful tips and tricks:
Good Posture. This maybe something that was repeated throughout your child hood by your mother and if we are honest with ourselves not many of us kept it up. Nothing makes a protruding tummy more obvious than bad posture. Whatever you do or however you are feeling, it is essential stand tall, throw your shoulders back and hold everything in. Good posture not only does wonders for your figure but you will radiate confidence.
Don’t Wear Poorly Fitting Undergarments. A bra that is worn out or doesn’t fit right is a bra that is practically useless. If your bra is too tight, it serves to create and accent rolls and bulges. The same goes for knickers.
Do Choose Monochromatic Tones Dressing from top to bottom in one colour makes you appear longer and leaner. Therefore, matching shoes and hosiery will help keep the eye travelling straight up and down. Keep the splashes of colour to your accessories, a chunky bracelets or a colourful clutch bag is more than enough. However, donâ??t be tempted to overdo you accessories!
Don’t Wear Clothes that are too Big or too Little It is so very common for women to have the misconception that baggy clothes hide all those lumps and bumps. However, excessive material only makes you look broader and heavier, not smaller. Equally, clothing that is too small are just as bad. Material should always â??skim rather than clingâ??. Nothing is worse than the dreaded â??muffin topâ??. Ill fitting clothing not only looks bad, but will it makes you feel bad also. Delicate shawls or cardigans are great if you want to cover up a little!
Wear High Heels Unless you have a physical reason why you cannot wear high heels, every woman should! Not only do heels make you look taller but they also do wonders to your legs. Shoes with high heels add an air of femininity and sophistication, adding instant serge of glamour to any outfit. You don’t have to be wearing a suit or dress for heels to look stylish. They also look great when they are teamed with well fitted jeans and a tailored blazer.
Don’t Forget Accessories Accessories can set off an outfit perfectly. Use accessories to personalize your look. Experiment with you accessories, perhaps a pair of eye catching earrings, a chunky bangle, a long hanging necklace or a couple of sparkly rings.
Whatever you do, a smile is vital. A warm, genuine smile brings a glow to your eyes and radiance to your face!
Advice by Body Type:
Top Heavy
- No shoulder pads, ever.
- Avoid ruffled blouses and light, clingy fabrics.
- Draw the eyes down with waist hugging shirts, belts, pleats, short skirts.
- Flat shoes, unless you’re short.
- Empire waists may show off your cleavage, but be careful that they don’t make your torso look to big:
Curvy
- If you want to avoid drawing attention to your curves skip chucky fabrics, stripes, cinched belts, and ruffles.
- Flared skirts hide and flow with your body shape
Curve-Free
- Details at the waist and trumpet-shaped skirts give the illusion of curves.
- Lush, thick sweaters, patterns, necklaces, scarves, and accessories could differentiate between your top and bottom.
- Embrace prints and patterns.
- High waisted belts will always create that much desired feminine hour-glass silhouette
Petite
- Get clothes that are fitted and tailored. Don’t let your clothing overwhelm your little frame.
- Wide collars highlight your shoulders.
- Miniskirts, high heels and high waisted trousers are your friends for example, pin stripe high waisted trousers are perfect for you (see below).
- Try to avoid chunky jewellery, it can be overpowering on a small frame.
Pear-Shaped
- V-neck tops draw attention to the top of the body.
- Side-slit, just past the knee, A-lines and straight cuts skirts.
- Longer tops, past the hips.
- Straight, tailored jackets, suits, and shirtdresses.
- Light colours on top, dark on the bottom.
- Thin fabrics with few patterns.
- Monochrome looks, top to bottom.
