Match the mistletoe in emerald green
It’s not just your hallways you’re going to decorate in emerald green—fashion has found its favorite color for the holiday season.
Luxurious bright shine attracts attention this December. The stage was set when the Princess of Wales wore the shade in a sequined Needle & Thread gown to celebrate King Charles’ 75th birthday. From that moment on we knew we would be using mistletoe at our Christmas parties.
Kate chose Alicia’s design, a sequined floor-length dress with a high neckline and elegant long sleeves.
It’ll set you back £780, but you don’t have to be that extravagant to get in on the trend.
Here are six great ways to go green this party season…
ACCESSORIES IN STYLE
Dress, £119, albaray.co.uk; headband, £79, and earrings, £69, lkbennett.com
Green also dominates the jewelry world. It’s amazingly versatile and the perfect bright shade for the holiday season.
Expect to see plenty of emerald jewelry in the form of rings, earrings, headbands and hair accessories during the holiday season.
The most important thing when wearing green accessories is to avoid red. You will look like a decoration.
FUCKING FRIENDS
Dress, £119.99, zara.com; shoes, £49.99, tkmaxx.co.uk; earrings, £69, lkbennett.com
If the color is green, then feathers are a detail of the season. You can wear both with this strapless midi dress from Zara.
Pair with ridiculously high heels and you’ll look ready for even Gatsby’s greatest party.
If dresses aren’t your thing, try using feathers as trim on tops, pants or jacket sleeves.
GET Shorty
Dress, £475, needleandthread.com; shoes, £59.99, mango.com; earrings, £150, monicavinader.com
There’s nothing mini about this ornate minidress from Needle & Thread, the brand that started this color trend.
Showing off a lot of leg is currently in fashion, although a rich array of jewelry will ensure that no one looks too closely at your pins.
The £475 dress is definitely an investment, but it will last you through weddings, christenings and Christmas parties for years to come.
The shine of wearable sequins
Dress, £99, markandspencer.com; shoes, £295, medem.com; earrings, £95, merola.co.uk
Christmas 2023 is all about chic, and there’s no better way to shine than with a crewneck midi dress from Marks & Spencer.
The sequins may seem a little unusual, but the black jersey trim on the neckline and cuffs gives this otherwise very glamorous dress an incredible sporty luxe feel. It’s practical, glamorous and you’d never guess it costs under £100.
VAMP IN VELVET
Dress, £340, cefinn.com; shoes, £255, camillaelphick.com; earrings, £38, boden.co.uk
It’s no wonder that stately velvet has become a favorite among designers. But you don’t have to pay a high price to feel like royalty.
From structured dresses like Cefinn’s collared midi to sleek tailored suits, it comes in a variety of options, each as stylish as the next. When it comes to velvet, green reigns supreme.
Shine in a gorgeous bow
Dress, £198, anthropologie.com; shoes, £150, guess.eu; earrings, £135 and ring, £100, monicavinader.com
The obsession with bows has moved from shoes to bags and hair accessories, and now they’re also taking center stage in fashion, wrapping you around like the perfect gift.
With voluminous tiers and a huge bow, this asymmetrical dress from Anthropologie wouldn’t look out of place on the red carpet—but if you can’t dress up for Christmas, when can you? Wear it with simple, understated shoes and accessories and let the dress do the talking.