CrystalThe holidays are a time to get into the spirit, deck the halls with boughs of holly, or whatever seasonal pun you’re going for. The one thing you shouldn’t be stressing over is finding that perfect holiday outfit. With this guide, we provide some easy and quick tips, tricks, and places to find a plethora of outfits suitable for spending Christmas Day with family or friends.
1. Know your body shape.
This is the first and arguably most important thing you need to know when finding outfits. It’s essential to know your proportions because it will help you figure out what colors and styles flatter you best. Look in the mirror and really take notice of how everything looks on you, front and back! Ask yourself if there are any areas that need improvement. Once you’ve assessed your image, it’ll be easier for you to decide what colors compliment your skin tone and build.
2. Lay everything out.
Having clothes spread out on your bed or floor will give you a better idea of what direction you’re going. This way, you’ll know exactly how many outfits you need to create and which items work best together based on your body shape.
3. Create a mood board – or scrapbook, if that’s more your speed.
Pinterest is a great site for this, but you can also just use a notebook or create an actual scrapbook. If you’re the artsy type, let your creativity run wild and have fun with it! This is your opportunity to be creative and really get into the holiday spirit! But if Pinterest isn’t your thing and you don’t want to do anything outside of your comfort zone, that’s fine too. There are plenty of other websites where you can find inspiration for your holiday outfits. Some websites include:
4. Narrow it down.
After you’ve done some research, decided on a few outfits, and created a mood board or scrapbook, it’s time to narrow down the choices. If you simply cannot choose between two outfits, put them in different categories (e.g., “easiest-to-create outfits” and “more difficult outfits that require some patience”).
