{"id":51373,"date":"2022-12-10T09:18:08","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T09:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/?p=51373"},"modified":"2022-12-10T13:47:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T13:47:53","slug":"calling-for-christmas-fashion-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/calling-for-christmas-fashion-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling for Christmas fashion inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>From sparkly dresses to cozy pyjama pants, when it comes to Christmas fashion there\u2019s a range of options. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re one of those who see the holidays as a chance for a fashion statement, it might be time to start planning the perfect attire for Christmas dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the stressful year behind us and the cost-of-living crisis raging on, stressing about what to wear on Christmas might be the last thing you need on your mind. If this is the case, or you\u2019re just lacking inspiration, here are some ways to find inspiration for the holiday season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pinterest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Holiday Style Inspiration 2019 : Warm Winter Whites\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=9851692926821568&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"663\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone passionate about making vision boards (or if you are a middle-aged mom), you\u2019re likely to already be familiar with this platform. Pinterest is the perfect place to log on to if you\u2019re thirsty for some fashion inspiration, even around the holidays &#8211; especially if you\u2019re looking for something more preppy and glamorous. Create style boards with all the outfits that spark joy, add some hair and makeup tutorials and you&#8217;ve got a whole outfit ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@isabellavrana\/video\/7173686745568005381\" data-video-id=\"7173686745568005381\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@isabellavrana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@isabellavrana?refer=embed\">@isabellavrana<\/a> <p>Week of fits at the pop-up shop \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25 <a title=\"fyp\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fyp?refer=embed\">#fyp<\/a> <a title=\"weeklyoutfits\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/weeklyoutfits?refer=embed\">#weeklyoutfits<\/a> <a title=\"ootw\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ootw?refer=embed\">#ootw<\/a> <a title=\"vintagefashion\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/vintagefashion?refer=embed\">#vintagefashion<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c Get Down - Nas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Get-Down-7015314998643247106?refer=embed\">\u266c Get Down &#8211; Nas<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption>Isabella Vrana on Tiktok<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s something trendy that you\u2019re after, TikTok is the place to search. Always full of the newest trends, the app is filled with inspiration on how to dress for every occasion, even for Christmas day. The influencer and vintage shop owner <a href=\"https:\/\/fi.pinterest.com\/pin\/211174975194575\/\">Isabella Vrana<\/a> is the one to watch out for to see what\u2019s cool around this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Charity shops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/fi.pinterest.com\/pin\/211174975194575\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the cost-of-living crisis is weighing in on your wallet, but nothing in your wardrobe is calling your name, you should head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.octaviafoundation.org.uk\/charity_shops\">charity<\/a> and vintage shops. They are a great, sustainable, and most importantly, affordable option. London is filled with these shops, whether you\u2019re looking for something <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faracharity.org\/shop\/retromania-london\/\">vintage and unique<\/a>, or for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancerresearchuk.org\/get-involved\/ways-to-shop\/marylebone\">classic Christmas jumper<\/a> to fulfil your vision, getting them second-hand is the better option. And if running around London during the busy tourist season feels daunting, try thrifting online on apps such as Depop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ask your friends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If no one on social media seems to be inspiring you and even after scrolling for hours on Depop, you have nothing, it\u2019s always worth it to ask for advice from friends \u2013 or better yet you can even borrow clothing if your friends are willing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what everyday Londoners are planning on wearing this Christmas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI haven\u2019t thought about it yet. Probably something comfy like a sweater or something, I don\u2019t really give it that much thought.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Melanie, 23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cSparkly red dress with snowman earrings.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Andrea, 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI have a black knitted dress I\u2019ve worn every Christmas for a couple years now and I think that\u2019s what I\u2019m going with this year too.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Jess, 19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cMy girlfriend got us matching Christmas pyjamas so\u2026 I don\u2019t think I have any other choice.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Ryan, 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you plan to shop secondhand or end up looking for something brand new, it\u2019s important to try to find something for more than one occasion, as almost half of people in the UK buy clothing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-11410589\/Britons-urged-borrow-clothes-research-shows-half-bought-items-worn-once.html\">they only wear once<\/a>. While a sparkly silver top or a funny Christmas jumper might be a cute idea for the upcoming holidays, ask yourself how likely it is that you are going to wear the clothing again before making another purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Words: Lumi Leinonen<\/strong> <strong>| Subbing: Aleksandra Martynow<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From sparkly dresses to cozy pyjama pants, when it comes to Christmas fashion there\u2019s a range of options. 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