Dress to Impress (This Christmas Season)

Form-fitting dresses will gracefully show off your curves and give you a sleek figure. Try dresses in black to slim you down and pairing it with a clutch and some bright booties for your feet. Try for a shorter length and pairing it with a faux fur mini coat. 

Sequins are everywhere, but it doesn't mean you can't take advantage of them. Try buying items that use them sparingly, instead of going on overload with them. 

Blazers are great to dress up your jeans and a sequined top. Try finding one with strong shoulder pads and rolled up, or quarter-length sleeves. 

Stick with plaid. Although plaid was a fashion staple of 2009 in each season, it's OK to keep rolling with it this December. Pair it with an oversized watch or untied boots. The pattern will make your wardrobe look festive. 

Chunky, tangled jewelry adds so much to any outfit. They're great for mixing silver and gold together in one piece and will dress up any Plain Jane's attire. Find necklaces that range in length from the chest to the belly button. 

Bows aren't just for gift-wrapping. Adorn them on your attire when attending holiday parties. Find items that have bows on areas that you need to accentuate, like your bust or booty. 

Go for gawdy. It's hard to go overboard with jewelry this season as bangles are getting bigger than ever and large, huge earrings dress up any outfit. Bling it up with faux diamond bracelets, earrings or whatever your heart desires. 

Play dress up with ties that aren't office-attire, but enough to make you look sophisticated at a holiday party. Try shiny silk ones that are a different color than the rest of your outfit, or find a trendy pattern that is a little matchy-matchy. 

Katie Cervantes

Live OC Magazine

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