I know, we haven’t even had Christmas yet so it feels a bit cheeky to be talking about New Year, but the truth is that New Year is just around the corner and if you want to be shopping for a new outfit, especially if you’re shopping online then now is the time to get organised. So here are some tips on how to look and feel great this New Year.
Wear What You Feel Great In
It doesn’t matter how much you spend on an outfit or how much sparkle the whole thing has, if you don’t feel great in it then it’s a no starter. The whole idea of dressing up for a night such as New Year is that you have a great time and you’re only going to do that if you wear something that you love! If you’re feeling paranoid, constantly tugging down your skirt or rearranging your bra then you’ll just feel sensitive to that all night. Of course, you want to wear something that you feel looks great but make sure you go for something that makes you feel great too, you’ll notice the difference in how you feel!
Shop Early
The great news is that if you’re buying something new then when it comes to women’s clothing there are lots of choices out there – this means that whatever you’re looking for you should be able to find something that suits you without too much stress. However, the key to this is most definitely shopping early – after all, if you leave it to the last minute then you’re automatically going to feel rushed and pressured into buying something – whereas, if you have more time then you know shopping around elsewhere is a viable option. This time of year some places have longer delivery times too, so getting organised and shopping early is a must.
Don’t Be Drawn in By Trends and Fashions
Whilst a new outfit is nice, don’t be afraid to shop your own wardrobe too. It is easy to get drawn into fashions and trends, but at the end of the day it is your body and you really need to wear something that you feel good in. So, if that means whipping out an old dress but dressing it up with some new shoes or accessories then go for it! You’ll know by now that I am not really a believer in wearing what others think you should or following fashion trends, instead, you need to wear what you like to have on your body and forget the opinions of everyone else.
Think Comfort
As well as wearing something you feel great in, you want to be comfortable – and for the whole night! So for example, if you’re going to wear heels then maybe wear them a day or two before so that they’re broken in and you can feel confident they’re going to be comfortable all night! Not only that but popping some flat shoes in your bag can be a sensible choice too! If you want to spend the night dancing and socialising then the last thing you want is throbbing feet – so make sure your heels fit well, are comfortable and that you have a backup plan. Take some things to freshen up during the night with you in your handbag and you’ll be all set for a great New year event! Whatever you wear, just remember you’re out on New Year to have fun so enjoy yourself!
If you have any tips on how to look and feel great this New Year then please do share them below
Debz x
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Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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