How to Look Your Most Stylish Heading Home this Holiday Season

It feels like this holiday season came out of nowhere this year! Now it's almost time to pack up and head home for Thanksgiving dinner. If you're scrambling to find something to wear and are stressing about looking your best when heading home and running into all your old friends and relatives don't worry! Read on for some great tips on what to wear to look your best!

Tip No.1 Dress to Flatter Your Body Type

If you are looking to impress your judgey aunt or are anticipating running into an ex this holiday season this is not the time to experiment with trendy new styles you've never worn before. Go for a look that you know flatters your body type. Even if you're feeling bold you can still play with prints or find some stand out accessories to take your outfit to the next level. A few key things to remember are: stay away from horizontal stripes because vertical stripes are more slimming, darker colors tend to be more flattering, belts are perfect for accentuating your waistline, and color blocking can be your friend if you pick the right pieces. Try this guide to color blocking that I found here for more inspo!

Tip No.2 Add Some Sparkle 

Speaking of accessories, the holiday season is all about glitter and this is the perfect time of year to show off your love for sparkles! Pull out that sequin piece from your closet or treat yourself to some glittering baubles. Statement jewelry is great for showing off your personality and it can also serve as the perfect conversation starter at your mom's annual holiday party. My favorite place to find fabulous jewelry for the holidays is Kollectin. Check out their endless selection of fashionable jewelry using my discount code CERISESDUM and treat yourself! Plus you might find the perfect thing for a few other people on your list this year!

Tip No.3 Don't Wear All Black 

Black is a classic winter color and everyone loves throwing on a little black dress but this year you can look even more festive if you incorporate some color into your outfit. Try a plum, deep red, maroon, navy blue, or even a dark pink this year! Wearing all black can get boring all winter long and brightening up your outfit will get you in the holiday spirit!

Tip No.4 Stay Away from Flowy Styles 

Again, if you're dressing to impress this holiday season hiding under flowy styles won't help you look any better. Contrary to what you might think choosing clothes that are fitted to your body will actually make you look better. Flowy styles can have a volumizing effect and might do the opposite of what you're hoping when trying to look trim and polished this season. Instead of a drapey knit sweater pick a fitted cashmere style and you'll be turning heads all night long.

Tip No.5 Don't Forget Your Beauty Routine 

It's your time to shine this time of year and holiday make-up can be super fun to wear! You can use sparkles almost everywhere to stand out from your eye make up to your hair. My favorite way to get the full holiday glam effect is to wear sparkly body spray or lotion that will catch the light making you twinkle like a snowflake.