How to Dress for the 2020 Holidays
The year is finally coming to an end, and we have the holidays ahead of us to shine light in our lives as we move on to 2021. True, we may not have crowded gatherings with friends, family, and business colleagues lined up, but we have the opportunity to celebrate in person (in small numbers) and virtually. And we should. If this year has taught us anything it is the importance of appreciating the here and now, and how precious and meaningful it is to radiate light whenever we can.
And what is one of the first things you think about when it’s about to get festive? Clothes!
You may think there is little point in getting all dressed up this year, but I actually see a wonderful opportunity for dressing festively.
The good news is that we don’t have to put up with the stress of dressing for, or accommodating (as we women are more than often called to do) ambiguous codes and non-repeat outfit expectations. Because many times we dress for others. And of course we dress for others! There is nothing more social in register than clothes. And as a stylist, with a background in social sciences and women empowerment, whose expertise is distilling and translating the personal, the physical, the social, into outfits and style, I can only agree that the context is very important. But so are we!
Now the heavy gaze of others is lifted, and we can be festive for ourselves and our intimate group. This is a great opportunity to finally acknowledge that celebration comes from us, regardless of the number of people and events. You can fashion yourself festively in whatever way you want. This is also an opportunity to experience the incredible power clothes have over our mood, self-acceptance and well-being. How liberating and joyful is that? Answer: VERY.
So what about this motto for these holidays?
- Feel Comfortable.
- Feel Beautiful.
- Feel Festive.
- Stay away from white and sharp contrasts
- Be mindful of sparkles
- Favor necklaces that are close to your neckline (so they can be fully viewed on the screen)