Succeed with Style: Are Your Ready for the Holiday Season?

Succeed with Style: Are Your Ready for the Holiday Season?

Holiday dressing for business events can bring on stress whether you have a closet full of outfit options or need to buy a new one. There are always so many questions to ask. Is the party venue formal, casual or creative? Who will be attending and what impression do I want to make? Do I want to be bold or simply blend in? Even I get a little stressed when I have several events on my calendar. 

With a little planning and creativity, you can look and feel your absolute best at every event you attend! And remember to always act like a professional when attending a business event even if it is a festive party.

Follow my tips below and you can't go wrong.

1. Keep your outfit simple and professional. This is not the time to wear that hot new sequin mini. Instead choose one focal piece. A statement top or amazing necklace and build you outfit around it.

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2. Don't blow your budget on one party dress. Try a sequin or satin jacket that can work with multiple pieces. A sequin jacket can be worn over a cocktail dress, with a chiffon skirt or a great pair of black pants. I bought a satin one at Kenneth Cole and LOVE it! (only $129). www.kennethcole.com

3. Find shoes that look great but don't kill your feet. There is nothing worse than seeing a stylishly dressed woman hobbling home at the end of the night because her feet are killing her. Try a stacked shoe or sandal. I love Stewart Weitzman.

4. If time permits, have your hair blown out for that special party. There is nothing better than having a good hair day or in this case a good hair night.

5. Guys-invest in some updated party clothes. A great fitting black blazer in cashmere or crushed velvet always looks chic. If you do choose to invest in a tux make sure it is good quality and the style suits your personality.

6. As far as party etiquette goes brush up on it. Proper manners speak volumes and can highlight you a positive way!

7. And last but not least, stick to one or two cocktails at the most so you maintain a professional demeanor. You don’t want to ruin your polished reputation in one evening.

Succeed with Style and Enjoy the Holiday Season!

Margaret Batting is the Corporate Style expert for GoLocalProv.com. Margaret is the owner and president of Elevé Image Consulting and the only certified image consultant and personal brand strategist in Rhode Island. She travels the country as the national corporate image consultant for CareerBuilder. For more information, visit www.eleve-style.com.