Formal Clothing

What to Wear for Formal Occasions

 Sometimes when you're pushed to look 'formal' it can be really easy to stick to preset rules. For example, you are going to an interview you wear a suit, or you want to wear a swing jacket so you pair it with some safe balck trousers.

Chances are if you choose the safe option, you'll feel odd all day, and you won't be as confident as you normally do. You need to inject some individuality into your formal outfits, whilst still being appropriate.

Blogger Jamie of The Alteration looks effortlessly chic in this black and blue combination (right). It's formal, whilst retaining her great sense of fashion and unique style. This look is perfect for a huge number of occasions, from a creative interview to a dinner date. This outfit is improved by her great choice of accessories too!

Formal Clothing for an Interview

It's so tricky to know how to present yourself at interview, whether you should look sleek and mature in a suit or opt for complimenting separates.

The most important thing at interview is more about how you style yourself and what your outfit says about you. If you choose a boring black skirt suit and do your makeup really nicely and style your hair, yes you'll look beautiful but you may not be memorable. If you put a gorgeous shirt underneath the suit, some huge earrings, fabulous shoes and a waist belt on top, you'll be someone they want to have around.

Looking current shows that you are interested in other people, that you take note of things going on around you, and it means that you are creative enough to wear them.

Different Dress Lines

 Shift, crew, square, plunge, halter, one-shoulder, grecian. There are a million different dress lines, but which one will flatter your body shape?

Its likely that once you know the difference between different dress lines, you'll be able to recognise which ones are likely to suit you the best, and which you should be getting more of in your wardrobe!

Jacket Styles

 Here are some of the different styles of jacket around: swing, biker, waterproof, safari, tuxedo, denim, cropped, blazer. Jackets are an essential item for any woman's wardrobe, and you shouldn't go anywhere without one in the mid seasons.

Choose boxy styles for boyish figures, and for those with more of a curve go with a style with more fluid, lines.

Christmas & New Year 

 The holiday season is about sparkle and excess. Pop on your finest jewelry, a cute winter hat and a red dress and your all set to stun at this festive time of year.

 Why not wear your traditional holiday sweater with snowmen or reindeer on it? Don't forget to dress your tree as well as yourself! And for New Year's bring on the glitter and the high heels at one of the biggest party times of the year!