The holiday parties are coming and you don't have a thing to wear! Perhaps this year you don't have the budget to purchase a new outfit. Maybe your company isn't doing the "big event" this year but will be doing a simple get-together leaving you uncertain what to wear. We have answers!

How can you make last years holiday look new and different for this year?
Start with the basics; solid colors and simple fabrics, then add accessories to dress it up or down. A basic dress or pantsuit in solid colors and fabrics will get you many more outfits for your money.

We hear so much about the "little black dress", A simple black dress is a wardrobe essential but it does not have to be black. Solid fabrics in red, blue, white, cream or gray will also work. Begin with the color that looks best on you.

Simple tips to update last years dress or pantsuit.
Adding a new scarf or shawl; Pashmina, velvet burnout, sequins and beading are the latest trends sure to bring you up to date. New jewelry will change the mood. Adding a belt or sash is very "in" this year. Try altering the garment by removing or adding sleeves or collar. Fur trim will bring you into the season. Tailor the waistline with a couple of tucks in the back. Changing the hemline, make it longer by adding fancy fabric trim, or shorter, if you dare. Change last years' color by dying it to this seasons' latest colors.

Dress it up.
Add sparkle with accessories, fabrics, and makeup. Rhinestones, crystals, glass beading and sequins all add sparkle. Dress up your look with jewelry, belts, scarves, trim, and buttons. Use makeup with gloss, iridescence, glimmer and shine. Applied Body Glimmer Trio to exposed neck and shoulders.

Keep in mind, short hemlines, high slit or vent in skirt, spaghetti strap or strapless, sandals and sheer hose, are dress it up looks for evening events only. The more skin exposed the more formal and for evening only the look. You don't want to send the wrong message at the company party with an outfit that is too revealing.

Dress it down.
Minimize the accessories. Take away the sparkle. Remove the trim or change the buttons. Wear a simple strand of pearls or beads instead of the rhinestones or crystals. Cover the exposed shoulder with a jacket or shall. Change the hemline to knee or calf length. Stitch the slit skirt to a less revealing opening. Wear closed toe and heal shoes and darker color hose.

Update your hairstyle.
A simple change of hairstyle can change your look. Add a hair accessory. Pull long hair up. Lift short styles at the temples or bangs with Piece Out Shaping Stick. Find the styling product that will work for your hair.

Apply a few new makeup techniques or colors.
Create some fun and interest with makeup. New lip and eye colors are an inexpensive way to change a look. Experiment with new eye makeup techniques. Add drama with rich colors and extra coat of mascara to the upper and lower lashes for evening events. Check out our hot holiday makeup.

Change your shoes.
We all love a reason to purchase a new pair of shoes! New shoes may not change your look dramatically but will make you feel like you have changed your look. This year slip into the seasons' strapy sandals to dress up your look. Try the new booties with stiletto heal to dress up the pantsuit.

You don't have to purchase new shoes at all. Add a pair shoe clips to change the look. Rhinestone clip earrings added to your basic black pump change them from office to cocktail party after hours.

Have fun and appreciate each other.
Yes, I think your appearance is important but I strongly feel that how you treat yourself and others is also a very important part of your image. Be kind and considerate. Appreciate yourself and those around you. Enjoy this season of loving one another.

Have fun at the events. Give a hug and a sincere compliment to everyone you meet, appropriately of course.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Your Best Image!

We wish you a wonderful holiday season.

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