By now I’m hoping that the holiday gift shopping rush is over for you. I know that for most of us there are still those last minute gifts you need to pick up but maybe you feel like you’re in a more manageable place? This month is always crazed for me but this year especially so and I’m not sure why. Part of it could be as my kids get older there are just more activities. I now have school plays and concerts to attend as well as hockey and basketball games. The calendar is jam packed with appointments and activities and I am EXHAUSTED. ( I know you feel me.)
Believe it or not, it’s almost over. So now is the time to crank up the Christmas music and enjoy those holiday treats. Oh and get back to thinking about yourself for moment. Because we all know that we only get a moment for that. We’re always taking care of everyone else in our lives. This time of year especially. But if you can find a moment…take a moment for yourself.
So I have to ask… what are you wearing this Christmas? I have to admit that I’ve never been one to dress “festive”. I don’t own much red, it’s not a color I tend to gravitate towards. But if you’ve been paying attention at all this season, “festive” patterns are everywhere! And they look really nice. Only down side, which I feel the need to point out is that these items tend to be seasonal. So while you can wear them for the month of December, but January you most likely won’t feel like wearing them again. So if you are going to pick a festive piece for your wardrobe, it’s a great idea to get it on sale. And from what I have seen, sales are happening all over!
If you happen to be more interested in a dressy but less “festive” pattern, there are options for you too! Plenty of choices to be made - not just in red and green but across the color palate. What if you want to look festive but not commit to a full Christmas plaid pattern? Add red or green to your accessories for a nice touch of the holiday spirit! What about a fun pair of red pumps? Those are a little more versatile and can be work all winter long.
Whatever you choose, find something that makes you happy. You want to be present for the holidays and not annoyed by an outfit that doesn’t fit right. Whether it’s an old faithful from your closet or something shiny and new, it should make you feel like the wonderful confident person you are. For inspiration, take a look at a few of the options below from J. Crew.
