Holiday fashion - What a difference a year makes - well not really for this holiday party season, yawn. The December fashion mags are full of uninspiring looks that ring a bell similar to last year - sequins.
Through a minute of analysis, I can report the main difference between this year’s sequins and last year’s sequins is color. Last year, in addition to a lot of black, merry brights in cobalt blue, emerald green and bright red popped at holiday parties. This year the hues are more tarnished gold or silver black metallics. I did see a skirt by Vince shown with a taupe cashmere sweater that I was tempted to buy, but alas, we have no holiday parties this year. (It sold out fast, then I saw other versions at J Crew, etc. and was quickly over it.) There was a stunning burnished gold sequin dress at Elli Tahari in SoHo, similar to the Nanette Lapore dress I lusted over in Vegas, and then saw a friend wearing - all that was last year. Last weekend a holiday party-gal wore a black sequin cropped jacket, and I’m sorry it looked tacky. At Scoop NYC in the Meat Packing District a small boutique was devoted to sequins and I left shuddering.
So what would I wear given the opportunity this holiday season? A flirty LBD is always smart and sophisticated and doesn’t have to be safe. I’d glam it up with sparkly jewelry be it diamonds, rubies, emeralds or sapphires, real or faux. Another option: a figure flattering dress in jewel tone hues plum, burgundy, evergreen, or the upscale au courant navy, all with metallic bag and shoes. The Christian Louboutin boutique, also in the MPD, had a scrumptious array of sparkling, glittering sky high pumps. A few styles with hard core spikes that surely would be a conversation piece, if you have the nerve. (Btw, I was a bit concerned that Jeffrey’s MPD had severely reduced their women’s shoe department in both selection as well as space, replaced with more clothing and to accommodate a Chanel boutique in the front.)
All this is not to say that sequins aren’t “in.” As was last year, they are ubiquitous at all prices, shapes and sizes. I just think there’s a different way to shine this holiday season. Cheers!
