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5 Holiday Fashion Mistakes

If you've ever dressed up shinier than a Christmas tree or
turned down last-minute party invitations because you had
nothing to wear, you'll know that the holiday season is
loaded with chances for fashion disasters. From overdone
party looks to being caught with nothing to wear, there are
lots of ways that holiday fashion can catch you at your
stylish worst.

With a little help and preparation, you can learn how to
avoid common holiday fashion mistakes and look your
prettiest this year.

Here are some common holiday faux pas and how to avoid them.

1. Wearing Too Much Glitz

Beading, metallic and shimmer are all fine for the holidays.
In fact, most women wait until a good party to break out all
of the glitzy finery. But too much shine can overwhelm anyone, especially if you wear it in areas that you don't necessarily want to highlight (like a beaded chest sweater for a busty gal). Done right, glitz can light up your face and highlight your best body parts. And don't forget that sometimes the best glitz appears only in accessories: a beaded clutch, sparkly shoes or a hint of glitter eye shadow can go a long way.

2. Showing Too Much Skin

Thigh-high miniskirts and cut-to-the-navel dresses may look
great on the runway, but in reality they are almost
impossible to carry off. Not only is it possible to dress
sexy while leaving lots to the imagination, it's also the
best way to look your prettiest for the holidays. The secret here is to accentuate your best features with a suggestion: a lace-trimmed camisole under a blazer hints at great cleavage, a small slit on a skirt gives a glimpse at gorgeous legs, a halter dress shows off toned arms.

3. Getting Caught With Nothing to Wear

Nothing is worse than being invited to a fabulous party and
having nothing to wear. By keeping a few dressy basics in
your closet you can always be prepared for last-minute
invitations. You can even re-wear the items and make them
look totally different just with accessories. Essentials
like a great little black dress or perfect dressy black
pants can take you a long way.

4. Making It Too Complicated

No wonder women approach the holidays with dread: trying to coordinate outfits, gifts, travel and parties can overload
even the most organized woman.

Instead of trying to match up dressy separates, try a little black dress this season. Not only is it universally
flattering, it will take you to almost any event in style.
Just add accessories and you're set. Your hair should look
uncomplicated as well. Opt for sexy half-up/half-down styles
or pull your hair back into a low ponytail. Keep your makeup
simple, but special: sometimes all it takes is a great red
lipstick to dress it all up!

5. Being Under or Over Dressed

You show up in jeans, everyone else wears velvet; you wear a long dress and others wear business clothes. You're not
alone if you have trouble deciphering dress codes on a party invitation: most people get confused by designations as ambiguous as "Dressy Casual" or "Cocktail Attire." A few
dressy items span several categories -- such as the little
black dress for her or dark suit for him -- both of which can attend everything from semi-formal to cocktail parties.