Dress Well, But Eat Even Better; A Guide To Eating With Style


The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes weeks of eating deliciously unhealthy food, family gatherings, and plenty of anxiety about what to wear. Looking festive doesn’t have to be difficult, and it definitely shouldn’t ruin the fun of gorging on holiday meals. Dressing up while feeling comfortable for a get-together can be easy, and style shouldn’t come before comfort.
The biggest mistake a person can make when dressing up for the holidays is choosing to wear jeans. Sure, jeans look great and can fit almost every occasion, but a denim waistband is among the least forgiving of clothing. While wearing sweatpants is usually not an option, not all stretchy pants are classless. A thick pair of leggings can look sleek when paired with a cable knit sweater, a scarf, and some leather boots. The leggings have enough stretch to make room for all the holiday eating, and an oversized sweater can hide a “food baby” that comes with munching on too much ham.
If the forgiving elastic in leggings is still hindering the ability to binge eat, dresses are very easy to wear to a holiday meal. Many dresses have no waistband at all, allowing for maximum stomach expansion. Throwing on a pair of booties and a cardigan makes the look casual enough for dinner, but will never come across as underdressed. On colder evenings, opting for thigh high stockings instead of tights can keep legs warm, without putting any additional pressure on the stomach.
Another conundrum caused by fatty holiday foods is the breakdown of lipstick. So many cosmetic products fall apart when they come into contact with water or oil, making it feel impossible to make it through to the end of dinner without ruining makeup looks. One of the easiest ways to stay looking fresh without making a mess is to wear a lip stain or a life proof lipstick. Throwing on a good shade feels classy, but also means the rest of the makeup can be toned down. It’s far easier and less time consuming just to throw on a lip color than it is to cake on an entire face of makeup.
The holidays are a time of stress to many people, but deciding what to wear shouldn’t be a source of anxiety this season. Dressing to impress shouldn’t mean having to decide between delicious food and a delicious outfit. By founding a look on the idea of comfort, the perfect holiday wardrobe becomes easy to put together.

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