Hot Holiday Fashion

By Nikita Oliver-Lew
[Happy Holidays]
Incorporate these fashion trends into your holiday wardrobe.  Nikita Oliver-Lew takes the anxiety out of picking the perfect outfit for seasonal celebrations.
The holiday season means shovelling snow, fighting crowds at the mall and parties, parties, parties.  Looking stunning on the occasional night out is exhausting enough, but doing it night after night while completing the necessary holiday preparations can make you want to become a hermit.  Though going glam every time you step out on the town can be a challenge, don’t let it put the kibosh on your social life.  Embrace some of the hottest eveningwear trends of the season for flawless sophistication at every bash.

The LBD Redux

The little black dress (LBD) is the ultimate fashion fallback.  No matter what the occasion, it is a go-to for understated elegance.  While a solid black shift never fails, there are plenty of vivacious variations to add some va-va-voom to this wardrobe staple.  Asymmetrical hemlines have been a trend on the runways for the past couple of seasons, but this winter it has migrated north to the neckline.  The one shoulder trend is a perfect way to spice up the LBD.  It reveals a little bit of extra skin without being too racy.  Monochrome doesn’t have to be boring.  Try mixing textures and fabrics to add interest without colour.  Lace is perfect for the Victorian and gothic trends, while leather and shine hint at the super hot biker look even without the Harley.  Whether it’s an office party, family gathering or New Year’s Eve in a posh nightclub, the LBD, especially when embellished with this season’s trends, always delivers a sophisticated and refined look.

Glitz And Glamour

One of the season’s hottest trends is sequins.  They have appeared on any and every item of clothing possible, but all that sparkle and shine may be overwhelming for the more cautious party-goer.  A sequin shift dress is a fun and flirty item, but for a more subtle approach you can add a bit of spice to a more conservative ensemble with a well-chosen accent piece.  Sparkly pumps or a sequined embellished beret can add a special touch to a simple outfit.  If you dare to sport a larger piece, go for a neutral colour—either black or navy or even nude—and offset it with wardrobe basics.  A navy sequin blazer with a white cotton v-neck and skinny jeans is a casual yet flirtatious ensemble ideal for laidback holiday gatherings with friends.
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