STYLE BY SONECA

By Soneca Guadara

‘Tis the season to be jolly and bright! People are celebrating the fact that we are finally out and about. Whether you are sipping on some hot chocolate or having a champagne cocktail, the consensus is that you deserve a killer wardrobe this holiday season. It’s official: pack up your sweats. However, one thing we all did take note from this past year that carried over to this holiday season is that comfort is key. Here are a few of holiday trends to be on the lookout for this season.

It’s all about optimism and the reopening of the world. Every designer has made an array of outfits that are brimming with bold shades of vibrant color. In fact, it’s an instant mood-booster. Designers have embraced the palette on the runway, including Moschino, Rodarte, Prada and many others. Think red, yellow, fuchsia, green – you name it! It’s all about color.

It’s all about thigh skimming dresses, which celebrate the drift towards maximalism this season. Now is the perfect opportunity to go all out on this trend. Think loud prints, bold colors, skintight or fit and flare – there is something for everyone. Add a pair of slinky heels and a micro bag and you are all set to attend a chic holiday party. Going to a casual gathering? Pair with knee high boots and tights. You will definitely stand out and be on trend.

Plaid screams holiday fashion, and this holiday season designers have kicked it up a notch bringing this schoolgirl classic to a level of sophistication and glam. Try on a long plaid skirt paired with a turtleneck, or a pair of plaid/tartan pants with a chunky knit cable sweater.

Elbow length gloves are the rave this holiday season. This trend will not only keep you warm, but it will elevate your whole look. It will lengthen your arms and add drama to any look by adding this versatile accessory to your holiday wardrobe. Wearing a pair of elbow length gloves will look great on a short-sleeved blouse.

Calling all snow bunnies! Comfort is key and no longer do you need to find this sophisticated athleisure wear only for the slopes. You will be seeing this trend off the ski slopes and worn day into night.

Geometric style is fashion making a statement, and it’s fun to wear. Not all geometric patterns are bold and high contrast. There are options that will flatter any body type. For instance, take a geometric dress topped with a bright cardigan and complete the look with nude heels. This look is great for the office or dinner after work. If you’re concerned that an all-over pattern like this one might look shapeless, simply add a belt at the waist to break it up.

This is one fashion trend that is always on point for the holidays. It wouldn’t be the holidays without wearing some sequins. So, whether it be, a sequin jacket, sequin leggings or your classic dress, you will be stylish and on trend.

Be the belle this holiday season brimming in feminine ruching details. What is great about ruching? It flatters all body types and gives your body a slimming effect.

Soneca Guadara is a personal fashion stylist who makes her clients feel beautiful and confident. When Soneca is not working her magic assisting her clients, she can be found working backstage at New York Fashion Week, working on location shoots and contributing as an on-air fashion/style expert and style writer. You can follow Soneca on her Instagram – @StyledBySoneca – for weekly tips.

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