3 golden rules for party glam
Useful tips to keep you looking fabulous and comfortably confident all night long.
1. Focus your impact points
• Busy pretty patterns are for weddings not winter parties. Keep it simple and classy. Whether it’s a little black dress or a slinky long red one, choose an outfit that flows easily. You don’t want to have to pose in one flattering position all night!
• Use your handbag, shoes or necklace to make the big glitzy impact for you.
• If you want to draw in the waist choose a skinny belt, necklace or scarf instead of a chunky daytime belt.
2. Feel luxurious
• Faux fur is central to the retro chic trend – in bright colours for coats or hats, or browns, greys or black for a stole or collar.
• Shimmering fabrics like satins and silks are fine, but go for something that isn’t going to reveal every bead of sweat when you’re dancing.
• Keep the outfit simple but add glitz to your hair – one well-chosen accessory and a spritz of your favourite perfume.
3. Arrive in style
• Hours of beautifying can be ruined by a drab raincoat. Prepare for weather changes, even a poncho or long cardigan is going to suit better than your usual thick overcoat.
• If you must wear a raincoat, wear your hubby’s black Mac draped over your shoulders – you’ll look coolly spontaneous and he’ll look gallant!
• However… don’t let killer heels murder your feet, wear something more practical until you arrive; any hostess will understand.