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The holiday season is upon us, which means that department stores are now decking the halls. Decking the halls with creations that can only be the result of a project runway challenge in which designers are only given glitter thread, felt, and silver bells in order to recreate old holiday Claymation films…blindfolded.
This year, rather than scoffing at the isle of misfit sweaters and hats no one wants to play reindeer games in, I challenge you to embrace the hideousness. Allow yourself to lower your guards to the bright reds, greens, silvers, and blues and really snuggle into some ugliness. Why? Because we’re better than that and if they are going to keep manufacturing this shit we’re going to one-up them. So ladies and gentleladies of all ages, gather round for you are about to experience something that has yet to be performed in front of such a grand audience: holiday apparel done with style.
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1. The “Optional” Holiday Office Party
Not too dressed up for karaoke, just classy enough to photocopy your butt and sign it with love and holiday greetings.
2.The Mandatory Holiday Office Party
Because “bonding” is important to the workplace and the man in the red suit and beard just happens to be your boss.
Mandatory Christmas Party by bing-idreamofdapper featuring Vero Moda
3. The Family Gift Exchange
The one place you can look completely ridiculous and still get away with it in the photos.
Gift Exchange by bing-idreamofdapper featuring garden decor
4. Friendsukkah
Because playing dreidel by your self is just sad and you have extra latkes.
Friendsuhkkah by bing-idreamofdapper featuring holiday socks
5. Friendmas
Where you all pretend like you had money to do this and won’t be late on your rent this month.
Friendmas by bing-idreamofdapper featuring christmas home decor
6. Boxing Day Special
Best of luck.
Boxing Day Special by bing-idreamofdapper featuring leather boots
7. Countdown to Cooties
Get out your chapstick ladies, the ball isn’t the only thing dropping tonight.
8. Cuties be Counting Down
When in doubt, smooch it out.
Cuties Be Counting Down by bing-idreamofdapper featuring short boots
9. The New Year
It is a new year, 365 days to not end up feeling like this again.
The New Year by bing-idreamofdapper featuring Rosendahl
10. If all else fails, burn it all to the ground.
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“Get out your chapstick ladies, the ball isn’t the only thing dropping tonight.”
Awww yeah. But for real though. I’ll take all of the Friendmas boxers please.
I am very happy that look #9 does not include pants.
Also happy about #2’s lack of pants and the resulting mental image.
“Allow yourself to lower your guards to the bright reds, greens, silvers, and blues…”
Just not too much, otherwise you might end wearing tinsel and drunkily declaring yourself a Christmas tree.
Honestly, it’s not that bad… the tinsel does get hard to untangle during an impromptu burlesque show for your roommates though.
Oh yes! When you’re wearing tinsel and little else, you’re sure to be the biggest entertainment at your holiday party, or at least the most memorable. :-)
I fail to see a problem with this situation.
Oh, there’s definitely nothing wrong per se. In my case, I’m just glad nobody recorded my antics when I made like a tree, but didn’t leave. :p
This is amazing.
so good! I even started sniffing around for an <$50 faux fur vest bc I'm into it.
Offically fully inspired to wear a top hat this new years.
Ditto. #TeamTophat
I really wish I had seen that Hanukkah sweater earlier, so I could be wearing it right now. It won’t arrive until after the holiday is over. I neeeeed that sweater!
Ooh, that white shirt looks cute and comfy! *clicks link* …..$425.00. Hm, I think I’ll stick to Goodwill.
Total fan of outfit #6!
I need that red tux jacket today…sadly not gonna happen.
Ooh, ooh I have a way to ug up the first outfit even further.
Pick a button up in a colour that contrasts highly with your sweater. Or obtain a sweater that contrasts with button ups you already got.
P.S.
Works really well if people don’t realize you own dressy colours in not black. You’ll blind nearly em. :D
This is AMAZING.
However, my birthday is on Boxing Day, and now I am wondering what kind of birthday that’s going to be…
Best of luck, my friend!