With many holiday dinner parties coming up, it is just as important to dress the part at it is to act the part. There is no sense in being the best dressed partygoer if you are not going to be on your best behavior. Your good manners will even make your outfit look better.
If the dress code is casual, my favorite dinner party pick is jeans and a pretty blouse. I like Tucker printed blouses paired with dark jeans and fun heels. Make sure to wear something sparkly or interesting on top because when you sit down to eat, that is what your company will see. A way to get a conversation started is to wear something sparkly. For a holiday cocktail party Alice and Olivia sequin dresses are always fun and festive. Add opaque tights to your favorite dress to keep warm and change up the look. Now that you have figured out what you are going to wear, don’t forget your manners.
Despite what your Grandma has always said, it is okay to have your elbows on the table as long as there is not a plate in front of you. If you are going to talk with your hands, make sure to leave your fork and knife on the edge of your plate before you gesture. When it is cold outside soup is a staple. Scoop your spoon away from you otherwise you are likely to spill on your fantastic outfit.
Never show up empty-handed. Always bring something for your host, a pretty little candle, your famous home made holiday dessert, a bottle of wine, or other small token gift. I like to give the book Tablescapes: Setting the Table With Style by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman. Overall, be a good houseguest, contribute to conversation, dress appropriately and don't forget to have fun!
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