What to wear if you’re a holiday hostess
 You’ve planned the menu, the guest list and the decorations. But do
you have any idea what to wear? Here is something to help you with your
outfit holiday season.
At-home celebration
For casual family holiday gatherings, like Thanksgiving or
Christmas dinners, you should focus on comfort.
* Look for relaxed shapes in festive fabrics like velour pull-on
pants or cashmere tunics.
* Don’t dress up while you’re cooking; save time during the meal prep
to change into your holiday outfit.
* Wear an apron for dinner assembly and serving to protect from
spills. Shop for Aprons
* Avoid tops that will get in the way with serving: anything with
droopy sleeves or long belt ties might drop into the serving bowls.
Dinner and cocktail parties
If you are hosting a larger party with a dressier bent, keep most of
the rules above in mind, but choose a more formal outfit.
* A dress that’s elegant but not too bare. You want to look special,
but still be able to bend over and serve an appetizer without spilling
out of a strapless top.
* Shoes you can stand comfortably in for the entire party. Unlike the
guests, you’ll be milling around, running to the kitchen, etc.
* Pants and a top – especially something with luxe fabrics like
velvet, satin or cashmere – work great for semi-formal parties. If your
evening party is casual, you can even mix jeans with a dressier blouse
or sweater. |
