The festive season is the perfect time to switch up your look and elevate your style. Adding a few luxury touches is the perfect way to transform a simple outfit into something special without going overboard. This practical guide will ensure you look polished and confident during holiday events with outfits that shine.
Statement Accessories That Speak Volumes
Classic accessories like watches, jewellery, and handbags can instantly upgrade any outfit. With the recent trend for quiet luxury, there’s been a move away from fast fashion trends and towards considered consumption and understated elegance. Therefore, it’s important to choose accessories that speak to who you are as a person and your values, as well as looking great and elevating your overall style.
Watches are one of the easiest and classiest ways to accessorise, as well as being a functional alternative to checking your phone whenever you need to know the time! Opt for timeless investment pieces such as pre owned Rolex watches for instant sophistication and elegance.
In jewellery, versatile pieces such as diamond earrings, pendant necklaces and dainty bangles are easy to pair with any outfit and work just as well for the boardroom as the cocktail bar.
For a handbag that makes a statement, invest in a classic designer handbag in a bold colour for a statement piece that will stand the test of time.
Fabrics and Finishes That Feel Luxurious
The fabric and finish of an item can make the difference between something looking and feeling elevated or not. Choosing luxurious textures like velvet, silk, or cashmere creates a sense of opulence even if an item of clothing is otherwise quite simple.
For example, cashmere jumpers, scarves or shawls don’t need to be bold and attention grabbing to scream luxury, while a simple black silk shift dress is the perfect New Year’s Eve party outfit.
Velvet is another excellent option for this time of year, as it’s long been associated with wealth and glamour, and it has the added bonus of being soft and warm to wear, making it a practical fashion choice for winter get-togethers.
A velvet jumpsuit makes a great choice for a work Christmas party, or add a velvet blazer to your everyday workwear to elevate your day-to-day look. You could even pair luxury fabrics together for maximum impact, for example, wearing a satin blouse with velvet trousers.
Small Details That Make a Big Impact
Sometimes it’s the little things that have the biggest impact. Small tweaks offer a simple, affordable way to upgrade your look without breaking the bank at this expensive time of year or overhauling your entire wardrobe.
Rather than invest in new items of clothing or footwear, consider upgrading the ones you have, for example, by taking woollen winter coats to be dry-cleaned, having your favourite stilettos re-heeled, or polishing leather shoes so they look shiny and new.
Alternatively, adding a sleek, patent belt to your favourite dress or switching your lipstick for a bold, matte colour during the winter months can pull an outfit together and make it look and feel both fresh and seasonal.
