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Dressing to the nines: new outfits for the summer season
Not everyone is blessed with a great fashion sense. Whether it’s wearing socks with sandals skater shoes with a skirt or mixing black and brown, most people probably know someone who would benefit greatly from an extreme makeover. But the bottom line is that many people simply don’t care about how they look in every day life; after all, it’s the 21st century now, so anything goes, right?
Well, to a degree this is true. ‘Casual’ certainly seems to be the most dominant mode of dress in day-to-day life, and even seems to have crept quietly in to the workplace, where ties are no longer the norm and many offices even encourage ‘casual Fridays’ where employees can show up in jeans and a t-shirt.
But there are still many other occasions in which it is important to ‘look good’ and show that a bit of effort has been made to get into the spirit of the occasion. And this is where it’s important not to succumb to the countless fashion faux-pas that are out there.
Indeed, fashion is something that is constantly changing, but many people choose not to move with it, opting to wear that one suit they’ve had for years to weddings, dinners and any other occasion that is deemed special enough to merit smart attire.
The summer months, in particular, offer the perfect opportunity to try out some new outfits, and the long, warm evenings usually means there are any number of events and parties to try them out at, from weddings and anniversaries, to birthdays and barbecues.
Summer weddings are what most people dream of and, weather permitting, can be the difference between a great day and a truly special day. The post-wedding garden party is a great platform for guests to show-off that exquisite floral prom dress and pashmina, adding to what should already be a memorable day.
And for other special occasions, such as birthdays, it’s worth considering the wealth of evening wear options that are available, from flower-print neck-dresses and lace cocktail-dresses for women, to slim-fit suits or a sleek ‘Riviera’ get-up for men.
Of course, an occasion is only as special as a person makes it; a simple night at the theatre could be a night to remember with the right outfit and accessories to match. And in a society that has become far more casual in recent years, it can actually be a lot of fun to properly go for it and dress up to the nines. So go on, glam it up, you know you’re worth it!
