With the onslaught of holiday party invitations, community events, and family functions coming up, it is the perfect excuse to go shopping for a new holiday outfit. We stopped by Terra and chatted with owner Dana Souther about her favorite picks for this holiday season as well as her stylish tips on how to survive dressing for the holidays. If you are attending the annual holiday library benefit Saturday make sure to stop by Terra and look through all their new pieces for the winter.
Dana’s Winter Fashion Tips:
- Remove the puffy jacket. I repeat… Remove the puffy jacket! We all have become so accustomed to wearing our big puffy down jackets in the winter that we forget that we might look like a fashion disaster in it. So, for this holiday season, choose an alternative option–perhaps go for some awesome gothic hoodies or colorful cable-knit cardigans.
- Don’t be afraid of sparkle. It’s the holiday season, meaning there is no exucse not to wear sparkle. The holidays are for celebrating the end of the year and the beginning of a new year. It is a great excuse to pull out that sequin top you’ve been dying to wear but haven’t found the right party for it yet. If you’re interested in a choker, you could even treat yourself to a sparkly one from Adina’s Jewels or another jewelry store. Wear something that’ll make you stand out from the crowd.
- Don’t be Giada. Here at dishing we love our cooking shows, and Giada de Laurentiis might be my favorite because she is always done up beautifully (and her cooking is divine!) Unlike Giada most of us haven’t been professionally cooking for years, and we sometimes always get a little kitchen goop on our clothes. Instead of preparing your holiday meal in high fashion, wait until the last 15 minutes before guests arrive to actually get dressed.
- Do wear what is comfortable. Do you know you are about to dance the night away? Don’t wear a high pointed heel unless you know a) your feet are ready and b) you don’t have to walk in snow to get to the venue. Are you planning on having a huge meal at Christmas? Plan accordingly and wear something with a little give.
- Have fun dressing up the kids. The holiday season is a great time to dress up your kiddos in outfits that aren’t their normal wear. Terra has a great selection of kids clothes that will for sure make the family holiday card stand out.
Here are some of Terra’s selections for holiday attire.
If you feel like wearing pants Terra suggests:
MotherDenim Highwaisted Looker in Black Jeans ($196), Calypso Lovette Sparkle Tank ($395), Essential Pouch Barley Painted Snake Clutch ($165) and a gold statement necklace
If a skirt is more your style, Terra suggests:
Tibi Halter Cami in Magenta ($225), ATM Sparkle Zipper Skirt ($395) and the Reptile Fatty Pouch ($98)
For the little girl in your life Terra suggests:
Petit Bateau Striped Tulle Dress ($76) and Blouson Zipper Jacket ($62)
