so now that Halloween is over, I can get on to what really matters; irritating you with constant Christmas-themed posts!
COOL.
Christmas is going to be even more exciting/happy for me this year because it'll be a much bigger deal to go home. I like the UK, but sometimes I find myself missing the familiarity of home. Brandon and I also recently booked a short trip to London just before the holidays, which I am STOKED for! there's nothing better than London at Christmas time.
anyways, what I'm trying to say is I've been thinking and feeling festive quite a lot, and one of the subjects that has crossed my mind several times is my holiday wardrobe. I feel like the holidays are a nice excuse to look special everyday. and with an abundance of seasonal festivities to attend, there's always an excuse to get a pretty dress!
I've put together a list of some seasonal trends that I like this year, and both regular and vintage dresses that fit them. fancy party dresses can be super expensive considering you only wear them once a year, but there are plenty of cheaper (&vintage!) options if you look! just do an Etsy search of the criteria you want, and voila- dresses up the wazoo.
vintage can be pricey sometimes, too, but at least you'll never wind up with the same outfit as someone!
COOL.
Christmas is going to be even more exciting/happy for me this year because it'll be a much bigger deal to go home. I like the UK, but sometimes I find myself missing the familiarity of home. Brandon and I also recently booked a short trip to London just before the holidays, which I am STOKED for! there's nothing better than London at Christmas time.
anyways, what I'm trying to say is I've been thinking and feeling festive quite a lot, and one of the subjects that has crossed my mind several times is my holiday wardrobe. I feel like the holidays are a nice excuse to look special everyday. and with an abundance of seasonal festivities to attend, there's always an excuse to get a pretty dress!
I've put together a list of some seasonal trends that I like this year, and both regular and vintage dresses that fit them. fancy party dresses can be super expensive considering you only wear them once a year, but there are plenty of cheaper (&vintage!) options if you look! just do an Etsy search of the criteria you want, and voila- dresses up the wazoo.
vintage can be pricey sometimes, too, but at least you'll never wind up with the same outfit as someone!
who doesn't love a flash of red at Christmas time? add a little lace and you're the classiest lady at the ball.
etsy key words: black lace dress
peach tones might not scream Christmas, but I'm seeing a lot of pale colours in the party wear sections of shops. besides, add a few silver accessories and maybe a fur collar, and you've got a cute & unexpected ensemble.
etsy key words: 50s lace dress
when in doubt, go for the classic LBD with a 50s-inspired twist. fuller skirts seem so much more festive! (and a red belt never hurts.)
etsy key words: 50s black chiffon
leopard print is, like, all the rage. I'm not usually a huge fan of animal prints, but something about this just works for winter. wear with black tights & a beehive for a touch of class.
etsy key words: leopard print dress
if Christmas were a fabric, it would be green velvet. so luxurious and girly; perfect with gold embellishments. definitely one of my FAVES.
etsy key words: green velvet
what's a party without a little glitz? I gave two options for vintage here; the first because it's so fun and glam, the second because it's so darn art-deco-fabulous! just picture it with a side chignon and burgundy pumps- all class.
etsy key words: gold sequin dress, silver sequins
hope everyone finds a reason to dress up for the holidays! let the Christmas countdown commence; 44 days (40 till I go home!).
love + hoping you don't think I'm nuts,
Sarah
playing: something in the water- Brook Fraser
4 comments:
I am stunned by the sequined pastels dress from Monsoon. It's has everything I want in my perfect holiday dress! x
Only 44 days!?! Hooray! I love how you continue to put me in good spirits for Christmas, and this feature is awesome!! All the Etsy finds are charming and classic, waaay better than the high-end versions! And you're right about green velvet :)
Also, a little holiday jaunt to London sounds so lovely! Can't wait to see pictures and see what you wear! One of these holiday dresses, perhaps...
Such a great post! I have a leopard print party dress in my closet that I hardly ever get to wear so maybe I can try styling it for the holidays! I really like the red & lacy dresses and green velvet ones you showcased on here too. So pretty!
I totally made a math boo-boo... it was 51 days to Christmas; now it's 48!
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