Is anybody else freaked out that Christmas is less than 2 weeks away? If you haven’t put any thought into what you are going to wear here is a few suggestions to get you started…
Unless you have the figure and discipline of Jessica Alba I would avoid a bikini on Christmas day. With all the heat, alcohol and food you’re going to feel so disgusting and bloated that you just won’t feel happy showing your jiggling mid bits. So cover it up with a sexy one piece. All the food and alcohol on Christmas day won’t undo any of the gym work you’ve put into your legs and arms and if you cover that tum you have all bases covered. Oh and do cover up with a caftan when you go to eat lunch – it’s surprisingly unnerving eating with people who are wearing nothing but swimmers. And why not be frivolous and accessorise a bathing suit? Think Beyonce reclining on her yacht with all her hair and bling…
For a summer Christmas you need a lovely cool and casual yet stylish dress. Stick to cotton or linen because those summer sweats can be so uncomfortable if you are wearing polyester. I’m a bit of a colour snob and I find bright colours a little garish so I would stick to a neutral toned dress and then accessorise from there. Go nuts on colour if you can pull it off though! And please resist the temptation to go overboard on Christmas day. Keep it elegant and casual but versatile enough so you can kick off your shoes and play a game of footy.
For a winter Christmas go for comfort and warmth. And snuggle factor. Also dress in layers so you can strip off in front of the roaring fire if you have one too many brandies. Dark colours are more flattering and you can spill your cranberry sauce down your front and no one will notice. Wear boots for sludging through snow and warm wooly socks to keep your toes cosy!
A common theme in all of these outfits is room for the Santa gut. I know it’s disgusting to plan ahead for Christmas overeating but it’s inevitable so get over it. Make sure everything you wear is stretch or wrap. Or flows freely around the body. Mostly I try to fight the gluttonous society I live in but there really is nothing like eating until you feel sick on Christmas day. Not only is it unavoidable it’s also expected. And it’s good for the soul to over indulge occasionally.
More Christmas tips coming your way soon!