HOW TO DRESS FOR A CASUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
I woke up in the best mood Monday morning. It was one of those, “I am so happy to be alive” kind of moods. These moods are so special, and I felt like bursting out singing. As soon as I opened my eyes, I was engulfed in happiness. Generally, I am a pretty happy person most of the time, but today was just special. When you have a day like this, you know that nothing can spoil your mood. And then…
And then, my sweet loving, handsome husband walked into work. I can see you rolling your eyes already and thinking, “what did he do now?” I was getting ready to leave and go home for the day when he walked over and put his hand on my stomach and grabbed at it. I looked up, and the look on my face must have said everything that I was thinking. “Isn’t that the cutest little tummy you have ever seen?” I could feel him trying to back peddle and get out of this somehow, but that wasn’t happening. LOL! It was a good thing that I was in a fantastic mood because I decided to let him live to see another day. Haha! And then I gave him a list of errands that needed to be run, including picking us up something for dinner. He did all of the errands without one complaint. Shucks, I’ll let him grab my belly again if he acts like that. Lol!!!
This was the outfit that I was wearing today when the tummy incident happened. Yesterday, I styled a dressier look for a Holiday party, and today I wanted to show you how to dress for a casual Holiday party. These outfits would be great for Christmas or New Years because I am not adding “Santa” or “Rudolph” to my outfit. The tee-shirt that I have on is from Old Navy, and it has metallic threads running all through it. It gives off a wide variety of colors, almost like a peacock effect, and it looks festive. This top is very comfortable, and the metallic threading does not make it stiff or scratchy. This is a slim fit, and I am wearing a medium and still have plenty of room contrary to what Joe might have said. Haha! Go HERE to see the top and, it is on sale!
I can’t believe how long I have had this necklace and never worn it. I never liked the thick cording that the dangles hung on, and I normally wear a longer necklace. Today, I finally I decided to wear it with this outfit and wouldn’t you know it, I love it. Lol! But, the problem is that it has already retired and is not available any longer. At least the Eileen square marble earrings and the Phoebe hot pink ring are still available. Lol! Be sure to shop for Christmas presents and pick a party with my name in it. Here is where you go to the website.
The over the knee boot look is huge this year. I have ordered a couple in, but most of them made me look like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, so I sent them back. This black suede pair by Franco Sarto is just the perfect height for me. I want a pair that is barely over the knee instead of the thigh high ones that are plentiful. It is almost impossible to guess how tall these boots are online so a trip to the store might be in your future if you like the look.
If you have fat calves like mine, then it would probably be wise to go and try them on anyway. Mine would probably be taller if I could get them pulled up all the way. Lol! The rest of my outfit consists of a pair of skinny jeans and a velvet blazer. Velvet is a huge trend this year and here a post where I wore this blazer last week. 
I have a question for you gurls. I started this blog with the hopes that I would be able to help women with their fashion struggles. Since you have been following my blog, is shopping getting easier for you? Has anyone noticed that you are dressing differently, and I hope for the better? I am not asking to get compliments on the blog; I just wondered if my mission in helping women was being fulfilled.
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Can you tell me your measurements because I think we look like the same size but I usually wear a large in tops to make sure my muffin top doesn’t show. This will help me know if wht you wear will look good on me. Thank you for your reply.
I found you on Pinterest a while back. I have printed tons of your looks and put them in a binder separated into categories: dressy, casual, jeans, etc. You have inspired me to “re-do” my own look. Every Sunday while I’m planning my wardrobe for the week, I reference my binder for pairing ideas. I love your blog!
Kay, that is wonderful! I am not that organized. Lol!
I am having a hard time shopping on the plunder website
What am I doing wrong
Oh no, I am so sorry. You go to http://www.plunderdesign.com/taniastephens and then hit the shop tab and pick a party with my name in it.
You look amazing in this jacket, now and in the last post. I found you looking for fashion ideas for 50/60+. Magazines were no help at all. I have been wearing more prints and more color and have been working at accessorizing and using scarves. There wasn’t enough available for women our age. Keep it coming!
Ok, I’m dying over here, laughing so hard at Joe. Seriously, I was just thinking how skinny you look these days!
I think you are extremely helpful. I come from a long line of Southern divas, but felt like I was in a rut when I found you. You opened up new retailers to me. PLUS, you are hilarious. You often make my day during this particularly rough season I find myself in with my parents. Keep doing what you do.
XOXO from the great state of Texas.
I love your blog, Tania! It has given me alot of ideas and places to shop that I never thought of. Also, I have found that I love to accessorize more now than ever. Love your stories about your family and just everyday life. Thank you!
I notice that a lot of my friends wear solid colors, absolutely no prints. I’m so glad that I found a kindred spirit in you! I love to see how you put outfits together and it has inspired me to keep being me and wear the prints that I love. 🙂 I’m a BIG bargain hunter. The other night I wore a gorgeous necklace I bought from my favorite thrift store. I thought, Tania would LOVE this! Thanks for the inspiration!
I have loved your casual outfits because that’s my normal wear. And..I love when you shows things from Cato’s but….when I go in to put on the same thing that you styled, it does not look as nice on me as it looked on you so once again..just tells you everybody’s body is different and clothes fit everybody so differently. It’s still nice to get the ideas of how to put a casual yet, dressy outfit together. And…the top I have on today is not very flattering on me because when I looked in the mirror, my hubby would be able to pin-point my basketball bump!! ugh….I left it on though.
Tania, I am a grandma but I do not want to look like one (the way they used to look anyway.) You have helped a lot, even my daughters comment on how nice I look. So, thank you for your blog!
I read your blog because I like you! Your personality shows through in every post. I don’t dress with any flare. I wear pants, a shell and a jacket or shirt. I buy more expensive items but wear them for years, as the items always look the same?I don’t wear any costume jewelry as I have a husband who has spoiled me with lovely gifts for our 54 years of marriage. That said I do love to see you all put together.