Ask LMC: Holiday Party Help

Good Afternoon!

(Sorry for the late post... PC issues)

It's that time of year again - it's after Thanksgiving and then all of a sudden your inbox is flooded with Holiday Party invites. Pretty soon your calendar is full of party's and you're faced with "what to wear"?

I knew I wasn't the only one in this predicament -

Camille writes " I just landed a new job and they are having their annual Holiday Office Party- I'm not too sure about what to wear- HELP!"

Tani also wrote in " Our office party was canceled- but my friend's annual holiday party is still on- I'm feeling flirty , I'm thinking sparkly, glitter, any suggestions?"

Ladies...I'm with you. I have so many holiday parties coming up- including my own Holiday potluck . Let's see what we find...

The Office Party

I would keep it simple- because regardless of what some may think -it's still an office party; as in you work with these people and when the holidays & good cheer are done - these are STILL the folks you spend your 9 to 5 with. How you behave at an office party may effect your "office life" later on, just something to think about. My suggestions would be to play it up a bit.. but not too much. Maybe a nice blouse, or a dress or skirt with cute details- that would work. Think a simple black pencil skirt with a shiny silver tank - you can put a cardigan on during the day and take it off during the party- you like?

Evita Skirt, $48 B & Lu, Brocade Tailored Pencil Skirt, Trentacosta

Organza Side-Tie Blouse, 39.99, Just My Size,Black Sleevless Shimmer Top $48, Evans,Black Belted High-Waisted Skirt $44 Torrid, Scarlet Satin Top $17.99, Alight

Black & Silver Satin Ruffle Secretary Dress $58 , Torrid

Formal Party /Cocktail

For Ms. Sparkle (aka Tani), here are some pieces to dance or flirt the night away. These dresses would go great with shiny metallic peep-toes, flirt on sister!

Red Gorgeous Sparkling Dress $42.99, Belle Avenue, Adrianna Pappell Ruffle Halter Dress $218,Nordstrom

Black Sleeveless Lace Dress, $88 Evans Uk, Sequined Short Party Dress 99Au, Dream Diva

Calvin Klein Sweetheart Satin Dress $178, Nordstroms, London Times Ruched V-Neck Sheath $89, Macy's

I would love to splurge on that Calvin Klein Dress for my on Holiday party/potluck but with this recession (because now we're "officially" in one) I'll just revamp something from my closet.


As always, have a fabulous time and don't be the person swining off the chandelier -there's always someone that gets whispered about after the party. :)

~Luvin' My Curves

P.S: For those who wrote me about New Year's - my take it right around the corner, stay tuned...