I discovered a cute skirt on sale for under $10; it was originally $80 and marked down three times. Then a glamorous top leaped out at me, also on sale. Normally you'd say the top is too... well... over the top. It's flashy but then this is a holiday outfit so normal rules don't apply. Besides, I always wanted to dress this glamorous so the experience is worth breaking a fashion rule.
What do you think? What are you wearing to holiday parties this year?
I love this shape of skirt on you, Ally! The red shoes really pop too.
ReplyDeleteThe top is very glam, and I almost feel like it belongs with a different skirt, something really massive, like a ballroom skirt. The bottom you're wearing is great, but it feels more casual.
I have been having fun putting together sparkly going-out outfits for this week! Tomorrow night will be purple sparkle!
You're right, of course. I wasn't aware of this until I saw the pictures. In person, the skirt seems more elegant: it shines and is made of nice material. Thanks for the expert feedback.
DeleteI Like the outfit but I agree with Sheila that the top is a bet more dressy than the skirt but overall it looks like a fun outfit to wear and it would go well for a festive holiday occasion.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pat. I agree but didn't realize it until too late.
DeleteWhat a fun outfit, Ally. I'm loving the pops of yellow and red. That skirt looks like a real wardrobe staple, to be worn throughout the year. xxx
ReplyDeleteI hope so! I love the skirt more than most I've ever worn.
DeleteI am loving the sleeves on that blouse- and I totally subscribe to the styling theory that one should go a little extraaaaa in terms of outfits for the holidays! :)
ReplyDelete-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Yup! We think alike. :)
DeleteI love that you're having fun putting together outfits. That's the best way to experiment.
ReplyDeleteThat skirt was a great buy for you!
I think the top might be a bit dressy (more evening wear) for the skirt, just a thought. It would be fab with a floor length A-line maxi skirt in some kind of shimmer...gold maybe?
I could see that plaid skirt with a solid coloured short sleeve button up shirt, maybe even tied at the waist. A bit like Baby from Dirty Dancing.
I think I'll be throwing on one of my lurex vintage gowns for New Year's this year.
Suzanne
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I love both of these pieces and bow to the consensus that they don't go together. So... I plan to take your suggestion and find new ways to wear each of them.
DeleteThe skirt suits you so well! I have to admit that I didn't even think abut what to wear for the holidays ... living ina motor home makes everything somehow a little less fancy and I didn't even bring any nice dress or anything like that :(
ReplyDeleteThrift stores are your friend! They are everywhere and you can find a fun dress for the price of lunch. Plus their clothes get second life with you instead of going into the trash so they're environmentally positive.
DeleteI like that skirt! Nice shape and patterny colours!!! Cute. I don't think I could cope with that top- it says to me, "You will sweat in this Kezzie!"- I've got a paranoia about chiffon sleeves- you rock it well but perhaps I would like to see you wear it with a red skirt!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll wear both the top (which isn't warm) and skirt in future outfits in different ways. Thanks for the suggestions.
DeleteI love me some plaid, that skirt is so fun! We have a holiday party with Nate's work later this week and I usually get a little dressed up for that, don't know what I'm wearing yet but I'll figure out something fun!
ReplyDeleteHope you show us pictures!
DeleteI love a big statement sleeve. On other people (I actually hate wearing sleeves which is why I got tattooed down my arms), but I love a great sleeve.
ReplyDeleteAlso a lovely A-line skirt!
I don't usually dress up for the holidays. My coworker gifted me with a cheesy extra long elf hat, but I've been too sick to get even normal dressed. I'm hoping after a little time on some antibiotics I'll feel better enough for a New Years look.
Feel better! We want you to enjoy the holidays.
DeleteAdore it, so perfect for holiday parties! Especially the shoes! No holiday parties for me this year but I tend to keep the outfit fairly simple and go crazy with makeup - lots of glitter!
ReplyDeleteI love glitter!
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