With fun and frolic in the background, Christmas and New Year Eve is around the corner, and we know you are already flooded with invitations, or you have a vague list of the parties you have to attend. The mood is generally festive, carefree and comfortable, meriting an outfit that reflects the cool, dazzling chic attitude and enthusiasm to party! And along with it comes the stress of choosing what to wear for what kind of party. Making your mind work hard is the last thing you want because it’s that time of the year we all want to unwind, party, and forget the stress of the whole year.
Be in an intimate, indoor party with close friends and family or an extravagant outdoor event with friends and strangers alike, it is an occasion that will become an important memory. It is all about shimmer and sparkle, so while putting together an outfit for the event, it is vital to also include the accessories and embellishments. So to help you party enthusiasts to jazz up a bit to welcome the year with best of spirits, here are some key fashion tips from Nikita Vira Kaushik, Designer and Co-Founder of Casa 9 Studio.
1. OPEN/OUTDOOR PARTIES
New Year means new beginnings and starting it under the sky is the best thing to do. Open-air parties or outdoor parties are considered as fantastic options to welcome the New Year. To look best during the outdoor party’s one can follow these tips.
For women
Wear long dresses that will look formal for an outdoor party. One can also go for halter, one-sided shoulder, off shoulder along with an embellished stole around to just feel warmer in the winter night. Layering looks nice with blingy sequins, bralets or halters teamed up with velvet, silk tops or jackets. Pencil skirts would definitely balance it out. Even short dresses with a hint of bling are all what it takes to make a statement.
For Men
It is recommended that the men wear a comfortable pair of joggers and smart shirts or tee shirts pined up with bundies alone to make them look smart and energetic. Vibrant prints and textures in an unconventional manner are what shall make the entire difference. Trims can be highlighted in a bit more fun way.
Colours
Mainly the deeper colours are used for the party like Black, Navy Blue, Wine, Burgundy, Marsala, Emerald green, Hot blood red.
2. IN-HOUSE/ INDOOR PARTIES
Some of the best parties celebrated are in-house as people feel more comfortable here and wear what they love. Beer-pongs, charades, masquerade-dance, sticker-stalker and many more fun activities define an in-house-party. Strategies to look stunning in an in-house party are –
For women
It would be short formal or casual dresses if it’s an indoor party as that will be considered as a more comfortable stuff to be worn for the party. Colour blocking with interesting interlinings in dresses is totally in this season. You can also emphasise on smart pockets with sequins on edges or collar edges to make it a little more interesting.
For Men
Indian men can work sports jacket, leather jacket and even formal jackets with denim for the New Year party. Along with this even the Bandi- the sleeveless jackets can be worn with the full shirt which is rolled up the arms. Smart pants like the ones with ankle length paired with brown and black leather shoes look best for parties.
3. ACCESSORIES
Accessories for any New Year’s Eve party are just as important as your dress for both men and women. Accessories are one of the best things that make the outfit perfect. Hence one can follow the below trends that are currently in fashion
For women
Statement-making, smart and bold clutches, earrings pinned up with cocktail rings or studs with long sautoir neckpieces. Accessories can get bigger and bolder this New Year with hints of animal prints in chic placements.
This season necklace pouchettes are pretty in for both the sexes to make sure you go hands-free throughout the eve.
For men
Quirky cufflinks, smart watches, branded watches are always in fad.
4. FOOTWEAR
Wear the right kind of shoes that will make your outfit complete, best shoes to wear on the festive eve are very important. Shoes must be comfortable and chosen in the right way
For women
Smart stilettos, Wedges that are comfortable for the dance floor totally add oomph to the factor.
For Men
Black and brown go well with formal shoes or one can get experimental with the funky printed sneakers that are in now.
Extra Note-
Men should have a funky hairdo and a well-trimmed beard while women should have a wavy/curly haircut and should let their hair loose to shake a leg and enjoy the dance floor fully.
