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Saturday, November 16

Holiday Glam on a Budget: Effortless Christmas Outfit Ideas to Shine This Season


Are you planning anything special for Christmas this year? Honestly, I’m not sure what this Christmas will look like for me, but one thing’s for sure—if there’s a chance to attend any festive events, I will be showing up looking my best!

I recently dug out this stunning blackless dress from Uoozee that I’ve had in my closet for a while. When I finally wore it, the fabulous flare sleeves were the perfect fit for me. The dress is a solid color, high-neck, backless mini, and I like it! Since it's already freezing, I paired it with pantyhose, and honestly, it didn’t look bad at all! A little layering hack for winter parties, you know?

Speaking of parties, the holiday season is officially upon us, which means it’s time to plan those Christmas and New Year looks! I’ve got a bunch of holiday outfits lined up that I can't wait to share, but for now, let’s talk about the top trends this season. If you haven’t picked out your outfit for the office party, family gathering, or just a fun night out, there’s still time! Trust me, you don’t have to go overboard. Sometimes the best outfits are the ones you already own.Here’s a little secret: I’m not big on over-planning my outfits. I usually just visualize something cute in my head, do a quick ironing session if needed, hang it up, and I’m good to go. Trying on too many outfits just leaves me tired and confused, and I end up picking the wrong one anyway—can anyone relate?

But seriously, finding the perfect Christmas outfit is all about striking that balance. You want to look unique and original but also honor those classic traditions (yes, I’m talking about wearing something red! . You really don’t need to splurge to look fabulous—chances are, you’ve already got some great pieces in your closet. Just add a little sparkle here and there, maybe a shimmery bag or glittery shoes, and you’re all set to dazzle!

So, go ahead, grab that dress you’ve been saving, throw on a touch of glitter, add some fun accessories, and make that outfit shine. Oh, and don’t forget a cozy pair of hose—it’s giving me all the holiday vibes!

Now tell me, any fun Christmas plans on the horizon? Or have you picked out your perfect holiday look yet? Let’s chat in the comments!






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  1. What a chic dress! I love flared sleeves. And my favorite category of female clothing is hosiery so yes on that, too!

    Most important, I applaud your approach to holiday dressing: being spontaneous, enjoying the festive nature of the season, and shopping one's closet. Too many people stress over the holidays when we can and should instead enjoy them. Let's relax and look great!

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    1. Flared sleeves and hosiery really do add that extra flair, don’t they? Glad you liked the look! You’re so right—holiday dressing should be all about fun and enjoying the season. No need to stress—just embrace it and have fun with what you already have!

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  2. Such beautiful clothes you are wearing. They will be nice to wear for Christmas. Have a nice weekend!

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  3. I think that is a lovely dress especially te sleeves are very pretty. You are so right that with a little bit of extras a dress can change ibto a holidays outfit!

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    1. Thank you. I'm glad you like the dress, the sleeves are definitely a fun detail.

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  4. Me gusta tu vestido y como lo has combinado, resulta original y bonito, sin exageraciones innecesarias. No tengo muchos días de fiestas especiales está Navidad, pero tengo en cuenta tus consejos, son muy acertados.

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    1. Sometimes simplicity really is the key! Enjoy the holidays in your own way, and I hope it's a peaceful time for you.

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  5. ...you have an amazing sense of style!

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  6. O seu sentido estético é muito interessante, boa combinação de cores mesmo quando é só o preto e o branco com o apontamento vermelho dos sapatos. Perfeito.
    Um abraço.

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    1. Thank you. Sometimes keeping it simple with black and white, and adding a pop of color, really makes an outfit stand out.

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  7. you look great in your outfit, I have worn the same thing for the past 5 years at Christmas, I found a cute Christmas sweater and have stuck with it, I only wear it maybe twice a year, so never have bought anything new :)

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    1. That’s a great strategy! A cozy Christmas sweater is such a classic, and it’s special to have a go-to piece you love. No need to buy new when you’ve got something that works so well.

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  8. Oh yes this Balea sheet mask was really good =) My saturday was a little bit stressful :D I was working, got my household clean and now I'm packing my suitcase.

    Great post =) I like this christmas outfit a lot, it looks super glamorous and cute. Just love it.

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    1. Hopefully, packing goes smoothly and you can enjoy some relaxation soon!

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  9. To look fully christmasy you need somethig green. ;)
    I am still in the autumn mood.

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    1. I totally get the autumn mood, though, it’s hard to let go of those cozy fall feels. But soon enough, the Christmas spirit will take over!

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  10. You look beautiful, you pulled it off well!

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  11. You look terrific, like a super model! Hard to believe we are Christmas shopping already!

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  12. Yes, I definitely get museum fatigue shopping for clothes. Fortunately in Hawaii shorts and a t-shirt will take you far. Aloha, Melody

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  13. Hi Melody!
    My friend the dress is indeed very cool :) The dress combined with tights is a hit! Super!
    Speaking of Christmas, I'll confess to you that I haven't thought about Christmas yet. My mother underwent surgery and we were waiting for the results, which were this week.
    Fortunately, she's fine at this point!
    I plan to buy myself some artificial jewelry on Monday, as the store in my city is starting a 30% promotion to celebrate Black Week.
    Melody, I salute you and I wish you a good Sunday!

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    1. I'm so glad to hear your mother is doing fine now! That must be a huge relief for you. And wow, artificial jewelry on sale sounds like a fun way to treat yourself! Enjoy the promotion and have a wonderful Sunday too!

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  14. What a spectacular outfit Melody! Warm regards, Nancy Andres @ Colors 4 Health.

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  15. That dress is stunning and looking absolutely amazing on you, Melody. I love it!
    Not sure what my plans for Christmas will be this year either, but I'm sure I'll be able to cobble an outfit together from what's already in my wardrobe! xxx

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  16. Estimada Melody, luces genial en esa vestimenta
    bueno no me pongo vestido del año pasado me parece, un día cuando huvo algo de sol fuerte por aqui, generalmente uso pantalones a media pantorrilla y faldas largas...además que en mi zona aunque haya sol , corre viento helado, o sea nada amigable para vestidos.

    Ni he pensado en navidad , porque trabajo hasta el 30 de dicembre, inclusive algo de enero...´pero me gusta la Navidad por su significado, el colorido y en definitiva una fecha muy bonita para celebrar en familia.
    Muchas gracias por tu acompañar.
    LIndo fin de semana.

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  17. Looking really good, I like the red shoes

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  18. Wonderful styling, I fell in love with your shoes! I love this color :) I don't know what I'm going to wear for Christmas yet, it has to be something special because it's going to be a special Christmas for me. The first with my son :) Warm greetings from Poland!

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  19. The clothes that you had been selected are so impressive. A very nice combination, the White pullover, black thousards, and red shoes. Is a very selected combination. Very nice for Christmas, or all good festivity moment.
    And so nice the photographs, made with exquisite selection of the place. With the red house in the back. Speaks my experience as amateur photographs really. The quality of the photographs are superior level really.
    Greetings for you from Mallorca.

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  20. I'm going through some ideas in my head regarding what I'm going to wear for Christmas, red is a good option, maybe something with shine or a special fabric for those dates, I agree with you that it's not necessary to have a big budget and we can give an interesting twist to what's in our wardrobe, that dress is great and I loved the red heels. Kisses!

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  21. The shoes are what caught my eye. I used to have way too many shoes. Now, I go for comfort and stability. I don't want to fall. I haven't thought about what I will wear for Christmas - When I was young, I was very much into fashion. Then I had babies...

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  22. Melody, nada entiendo de moda femenina, pero la disfruto con los ojos, especialmente si quien la viste porta la belleza que ofrece la imagen.
    Saludos desde el sur del mundo.

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  23. Esos looks son lindos y tu te ves superlativamente hermosa.Tienes un blog precioso,actual para estos tiempos.Felicitaciones! Te dejo un abrazo cariñoso.

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  24. Querida Melody, te ves hermosa con esa ropa que puede ser Navideña o cambiando accesorios la podes usar mas informal, todo te queda espectacular, tienes clase y estilo, me encantó.
    Abrazos y te dejo un beso, que tengas un feliz día

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  25. Es elgante y sencillo. Te queda genial Te mando un beso.

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  26. Fabulous look Melody, it could be carried off by any age. Pinned!

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  27. You look gorgeous! And yeah, give me alllll the flared sleeves. I'm not sure what Christmas will look like for us this year either. The country we are in is almost 100% Catholic and we are protestant, so it's been so interesting seeing how their faith is practiced here- it's really beautiful. I look forward to the Advent season to just soak it all in. I love your blog. :-)

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  28. So pretty! Loving the fun pop of red <3

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  29. Stunning outfit. Looking chic as usual. Well done 👍🏽

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  30. Witaj 🩷
    Ja też bardzo lubię takie szerokie rękawy. Dodają tego czegoś do sukienki. Ale szpilki to dopiero sztos! Są przepiękne! Tak dopełniają stylizację że napatrzeć się nie mogę! A na szpilki to już tylko popatrzeć mogę. Mam tak zmęczone pracą zawodową stopy, że 5 metrów nie przejdę w szpilkach...
    Twoja cała stylizacja jest świetna i obłędnie w niej wyglądasz! Serdecznie pozdrawiam 🙂

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  31. You have a great sense for style. You look great in your outfits, love those red shoes.

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  32. Melody, you r super shocking beautiful!

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  33. Great choice, Melody, you look dazzling in it! Should I dig in my closet? I have to begin with defining occasions. If we book tickets to Mariinka opera theatre, I'll need a dress. The problem is the weather in Christmas Saint-Petersburg is approximately -15-18 Celsius. And what matters more is Christmas spirit, special light in your eyes. Wishing you festive mood.

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  34. What a chic outfit! Perfect for Christmas! Hope you have a great week! :)

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  35. You are stunning, my dear. Happy Holidays!

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  36. Ola, querida amiga Melody!
    Você é uma mulher muito elegante.
    A roupa lhe caiu como luva de pelica.
    Vou passar com a família.
    Tenha dias abençoados!
    Beijinhos

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  37. I absolutely love your dress, and the red shoes makes your outfit pop and perfect for Christmas!

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  38. Hello,
    I loved your Christmas look, very feminine and you look like a super confident and powerful woman in those heels! I already took photos with my Christmas look for the blog post, it's a dress I already had in my closet! I also like to think about festive looks in advance and I like to impress without being overdone! You look stunning in this look!

    Happy weekend!

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  39. You look amazing! The first picture looks like from fasion magazine! Really :D
    Have a nice day!
    Angelika

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  40. What a stunning dress, Melody, and love how you styled it! So perfect for the holidays!

    Make Life Marvelous

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