Essential style guide to dressing well for the Christmas holidays

Although there are some novelties, the truth is that the trends for the Christmas holidays usually do not vary too much, being sequins, velvet and black colorthree fundamental fundamentals that will continue to be present. “The key is to mix basic pieces with a special detail that makes a difference,” says Louro, who today elevates silver as the star shade: “from soft metallic gray to mirrored silver. “It’s bright, modern and pairs surprisingly well with black, gray, white and navy,” he says. It’s a time of celebration and the colors we’re wearing these days are a good example of that, silver also leaves room for goldalthough during these holidays, to a lesser extent and in addition, it was expected that other options would go a little outside the norm with touches of burgundy, green or even pink.

Party uniform

Even if the trends are more and more diffuse, the expert notes two clear currents this will be repeated. On the one hand, the foolproof suit jacketnow even more relaxed, with wide silhouettes, straight pants, blazers without rigidity. Everything is very comfortable and very chic“the idea is to elevate the everyday: a black suit with lingerie or a metallic top is just as suitable for an intimate dinner as it is for a big party,” explains Louro. On the other hand, clothes with minimalist glitter They will be a real success, “we are not talking about the excessive sparkle of other years, but pieces with small sequins, in muted tones – black, taupe, old silver – and associated with very simple clothes”, specifies the stylist, “a sequined skirt with a fine wool sweater will be the new party uniform“, he explains. And this is also what they offer in large commercial chains like Zara, H&M and Mangowhere their models often wear sequinned skirts or pants of various sizes and versions paired with more casual knits.

winning combination

A combination you bet on too Laura Corsiniin front Bimanione of the fashion brands of the moment with a wide collection of parties and guests. For this Christmas, their brand has incorporated several sequinned garments like the ‘Émile’ skirt, which Corsini recommends wearing with a knit sweater and stilettos for an evening at home with the family, a way to highlight the sequins and add to the look. “a discreet and very flattering shine”account. The founder of the fashion brand says that in addition, the chiffon blouses with bows and clothing with jewelry details is a best-seller. In your clothing proposition these days there will also be satin midi dresses, flowing or corset-type tops combined with straight pants and structured blazers in black or brown velvet.

An expert touch

Corsini is clear: “On Christmas Eve we are looking for something more intimate, elegant and warm; while to say goodbye to the year you have to bet on looks that don’t go unnoticed”. For its part, Erea Louro recommends giving a special touch by providing some wide and structural slopes: “metal, sculptural shapes, a controlled shine that can effortlessly transform a basic look into something elegant and modern” and which we found at this time in collections like those of Luxenter, which for these holidays offers more elaborate pieces, even mixing silver and gold.

Adding a touch of shine with accessories is the simplest and most effective option for those who don’t dare to wear so much glitter, in brands like Longchamp They include in their catalog several pieces for the Christmas period with gold as the protagonist, their model ‘Le Pliage Xtra’has become a real object of desire with which to bring a touch of differentiation.

Shoes are also important, comfort predominating here, whether with or without heels; and with interesting alternatives at ground level between dancers and Venetiansso popular in recent seasons with brands like Cayumas or Flalabelus. Others, like Mascaró, are betting on festive airy ankle boots and with patterns in velvet, metallic leather and sequins.

Elegance starts with proportions, “if you wear shine, balance it with clean silhouettes. If you have volume on top, leave the bottom lighter”, recommends the stylist. “Bet on a bright makeup and always wears clean shoes They will also be two details that will enhance any look without anyone understanding why,” he says. Bet on clothes in which you feel good. “and not disguised” and that they are equally comfortable are two of the maxims on which experts converge. There is also a sustainable and functional part to this whole proposal, immersed in the need for a more engaged fashion in which clothes must have multiple uses and adapt to different contexts, finding their maximum versatility and comfort.