There are times when you don’t want to look festive; you just want to look nice. Is that allowed?
You know how it is when kids eat too much sugary rubbish and stay up too late, then get overtired and a bit manic and demanding? I say kids, because most of the year, it’s a pre-school thing. But in December, it applies to most of the population: we all get a bit hysterical.
You can see this in what we wear. The rest of the year, you might wear smart trousers and blouses to work, and jeans and chambray shirts at the weekend, and add a comfy high heel and nice jacket when you go to the cinema. So far, so sensible. But then suddenly, because it’s December, the volume gets turned up to max. So, you’re going for drinks at a mate’s, but now it’s rebranded as Christmas cocktails, and you’re meant to be in off-the-shoulder black taffeta and a statement shoe. Or you have a fun lunch planned, but instead of just wearing a nice jumper, you have to wear one with Ho Ho Ho on it in sequins. Even the outfit you might wear to hang out at home, or to go for a walk to celebrate the fact that it’s not raining – which wouldn’t normally be a look at all, just warm clothes – is expected to be double-ply cream cashmere with a pompom trim.
Related: What I wore this week: fancy ankle boots (well, it is almost Christmas)
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