Mvery little now until the fateful day. And if there is one certainty about the holidays, at least for workaholics, it is that they always end up at the last minute. Whether it’s the rush for gifts, or themost important outfit: the one for the Christmas lunch.
A dilemma to be resolved simply by focusing on pieces that you already have in your wardrobeas well as on some strategic style tricks.
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When every dress is cumbersome. Or when you are preparing to serve cappelletti in broth to a large group of guests. Or even for the trip to the local restaurant, found last minute as a gift for the mother-in-law. The most sought after look idea to copy plays on one “smart” but impactful combination. A Sweater jacquard, checked or Aran, or the classic Christmas jumper. To be mixed with the midi skirt of choice, satin or embellished with a different and contrasting print, such as the floral one.
The last minute outfit for Christmas lunch, to copy at Dior FW23/24 (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
To make sure you don’t make mistakes, the secret is focus on dark backgrounds and colours, which always give that extra touch of elegance, suitable for the holidays. Just like in one of the outfits spotted on the catwalk of Dior Autumn-Winter 2023/2024.
How to match a sweater and skirt for Christmas lunch 2023
The studied combination is the saver look par excellence in every season. in view of the 25th December but it needs some additional accents designed to make it more chic. First of all, the choice of a short sweater, less seen than the classic oversized knit. The accessories then they play a crucial role: starting from the choice of shoes, depending on your taste, a pair of satin or metallic ballerinas or notable pumps.
The most glamorous can add, just as seen on the show, a circle rounded and satin, the latest in trendy hair accessories. The choice of the choker was also a good one: less obvious than any crystal earring, it elevates the Christmas lunch outfit to the point of making it suitable even for the night hours, for those who celebrate more during the night of Vigil.
The bon ton side is accentuated by the bag, a ladylike model to be preferred to the glittering rhinestone bag, now decidedly customs-approved. With tights or without? Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri suggests a medium sheer that is affordable for even those sensitive to the cold, perfect for underlining the choice of accessories. An outfit to be completely copied even in the morning itself: in this way, at least the look can be considered safe. We do not guarantee on capon…
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