Looking a lot like Christmas!

It is a bit difficult to feel the Christmas spirit in capri pants and tee shirts here in Florida with temperatures in the low eighties!  I'm not throwing the warm weather into the faces of those of you battling the icy cold but I'd like to be able to wear sweaters, jackets and boots a bit before the summer heat and humidity is standard once again.

Dressing for the holidays takes a bit more creativity if you can't bundle up.  So here are a few tips, no matter what the weather:

1.  Absolutely DO NOT wear those ugly Christmas sweaters!  Unless you're an elementary school teacher, you should NOT even own those obnoxious things.



In fact, the only other reason you may buy one is if you are hosting the now-popular holiday occasion, "An Ugly Christmas Sweater party."  Otherwise you run the risk of being the joke of photos and comments behind your back about how goofy you look (and they make you look dumpy).

A dear friend recently told me about a coworker in a professional office who wears a different one every day. My friend was horrified and, as a result, was hoping for more winter heat so the coworker couldn't wear them. Somebody make that sweater woman stop!

2.  However, this is the perfect time of year for some sequins.


You can wear a sequin top with skirts, slacks, even jeans and be festive and attractive.

Sequin skirts are a great way to dress up without being frumpy.


And a sequin jacket is always perfect to brighten your holidays (just do not wear all sequins! You'll look like a crazy woman!) Again, you can wear it with absolutely anything, as well as wear it year round.  A very good investment.




3.  I love cashmere but have only been able to wear one little cashmere tee one time so far  They are available everywhere in turtlenecks, mock turtles, crew necks, vee-necks, cardigans and wraps.  Beautiful, long lasting and comfortable.  Wear them with anything and look perfect.


4.  There are some stylish jeweled sweaters and tops that will dress up your holidays but be careful when you buy them. Check to be sure there are no missing "jewels" or sequins.  And hopefully they will have a little attached bag with replacements, just in case. And wear them with a solid pants or skirts so the top is the primary "sparkle," besides your smile.



5.  Statement necklaces can dress up any outfit and frame your beautiful face and they don't have to be expensive.  You can find them absolutely everywhere.



6.  Sateen slacks are dressy and will make you feel special but be forewarned, they do wrinkle a bit.



7.  If you do wear jeans, be sure they are dark wash, which will make you look thin and shapely.



8.  Shoes!   Here is where you can have real holiday fun!


  

9.  And most important, show your generous spirit.


I truly hope you enjoy your holidays.  I wish you much joy.  And I hope you continue to read and share my blog with other women "of a certain age," as well as women who aspire to reach "a certain age" with grace and style.

Until next week, I remain,

Stylistically yours,

Sooz