Dressing Curves | Holiday Party Shopping Guide

Hi Everyone! This is Chelsea, Angie’s assistant. The Holiday season is now in full force which means it’s almost time for those beloved holiday parties. I love holiday parties (mostly because I live for events that I get to get all fancy and dressed up for) and whether it’s a corporate gathering or a party with loved ones- chances are you want to be the hottest one there… which is why I’ve put together a couple looks to best accentuate and dress those curves.

When it comes to dressing curves there are 2 things I like to keep in mind, structure and comfort; and guess what it’s totally possible to look great and be comfortable at the same time. As far as fabrics what you want to look for are pieces that have a slight stretch to them, this will ensure proper fitment on your curves without any weird pulling or snagging. When it comes to structure I personally love pieces that fit snug around the body or come in at the waist. If you have a piece that doesn’t really have much form to it- layer a fitted jacket on top and you instantly have added structure and shape to your look. Now let’s get started with the looks I put together. I tried putting together 3 looks that would best accentuate different styles

Classic: For this classic holiday  look. I wanted to to have a very classic color scheme. You can never go wrong with red, white, and black. A white collared top layered with this red topshop dress makes for a very festive look. I then played up the outfit by adding a touch of gold, crystal stud earrings, and a textured pump. This Topshop red dress hugs  in all the right places making it perfect for dressing curves and by adding the right accessories it makes this $48 piece look much more expensive than it really is.

Vixen: For the Vixen look it was really important to keep a balance between classic and sexy; and these mini Helmut Lang (which is surprisingly affordable- under $200) and Christopher Kane dresses fit the bill. Because these dresses are a statement enough for me I didn’t add  much accessories but you are more than welcome to add a fun earring, cocktail ring, or necklace. I then finished both the looks with a sexy pair of pumps that will make you look like you have legs for days and you’re ready for your night out.

Edgy: Lastly, for this edgy look I had initially picked out this green leather jacket. I loved the unique color and  the  slim and sleek fit and at 55% off I knew it was a winner. Because of the fit its going to look great  paired over a dress. When I came upon this gold wrap dress I knew it was what I wanted to pair it with. Wrap dresses are extremely comfortable and really help with accentuating curves. I then finished the look with some oxblood booties and a nude lip.

I hope you enjoyed these different looks and tips on dressing curves for your next holiday party. Stay tuned for the New Year’s Eve party edition.

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