Who What Wear

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A survival guide to help you sizzle through the last few days of this year

You’ve worked really hard all year and now have every reason to celebrate, have the perfect party plans to unleash your wild side and ring in the New Year. What comes next is the trauma of finding something great to throw on with that little time for shopping (year ends can be hectic) and that many parties to attend. When dark wash jeans and a flattering top or a nice black shirt with a smart tie will just not do, a survival guide on what works, to help you sizzle through ‘end of year’ dos.


Hot hues
Purples, blacks, midnight blues (a very dark shade of blue that looks like black), bottle greens and neon pinks (think fuchsia or rani pink) have definitely been the hottest colors this fall. The best thing about these colours is that with a little thought they can work for just about any complexion. Shop for purple for party princess glam, black when in doubt, midnight blue for chicness, bottle green for sheer luxe and hot pink for attention. Reds and whites are safe. You can never go wrong with these classic colours. Metallic hues are a little last year so save them for just the accessories. For men, dark purple, pinks and reds worn in combination with black and plain black (with interesting self detail) are strongly recommended.


Body con
For women one shoulder dresses, jumpsuits and 80’s inspired slouchy trousers are big this year but if a shift dress or cocktail salwar flatters your figure better, then that is definitely your best bet. You can afford to be adventurous with colours, prints and accessories but when it comes to choosing a style opt for something that you are comfortable in and focuses on your best features. For men its slim fit shirts and narrow trousers right now.


Wearable art
Abstract forms, geometric patterns and animal prints are huge, which makes it the perfect time to invest in a shirt with news print or a leopard print dress. The bold prints trend extends to accessories as well.

Must haves

• Black opaque leggings and bright coloured or embellished shrugs are definitely the season’s hottest buys for women. Work them into your party looks for max effect.

• Slim ties and scarves with interesting prints figure right at the top for men