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Plan your perfect holiday outfits

It's holiday party time and time to get your outfits in order. As an advocate of playing dress up as often as possible, it's never too late to come up with a fantastic look that's festive and speaks to your personality at your holiday party.

You never want to look the same as the year before. Instead, you want to be the person that everyone looks forward to seeing. You want to keep people guessing what look you will come up with every time they expect to see you.

When putting your outfit together you might want to think of a few external factors first. What will the weather be like? What is the setting or party venue? Then, you'll know what type of shoes you should wear. You're probably not going to wear open toes if it's 30 degrees out.

If shoes are your favorite thing, then build your outfit from your shoes up. Always pick the piece that you're certain you want to wear and always build from that.

For example, you've been dying to wear a skirt that you love but may think it only works for spring. Winterizing your wardrobe can be simple by just adding a few winter pieces. Tights, black pantyhose and slim turtlenecks can be used for a few tricks to turn your summer or spring attire into winter magic.

Your party setting or venue is important too. Whether your party is set up with a bar and dance floor or just a small gathering at your bosses house will be a factor when choosing an outfit. Once you know all the details of your event, you're in the clear to put together an outfit that you're comfortable in but will be one of your best looks all year.

D’Nieka Hartsfield writes for The Eastern New Mexico News. Contact her at [email protected] or find her Facebook.