| Before you head out to buy a new party outfit, start | | | | your holiday look. If you found a great top and amazing |
| your search in your own closet. Starting in your closet | | | | shoes, all you need is a pair of dress pants or a skirt. |
| is a good rule of thumb no matter what the time of | | | | Or maybe all your little black dress needs is a trendy |
| year. Most closets are packed to the gills and it is easy | | | | bold necklace. The time you have already spent in |
| to forget what you own, and other ways to wear it. | | | | your closet will save you time and money if you have |
| Going through your closet will help you discover what | | | | to go shopping to complete your look. |
| you already have and what you can add to your | | | | If you are totally bored with what you already own, |
| existing wardrobe to create the perfect holiday party | | | | another great option is a little do it yourself project. This |
| outfit. | | | | solution is budget friendly and can add details to your |
| The key to creating a great party outfit from your | | | | clothing that reflect your personality and personal style. |
| closet it to think outside the box. With a little effort and | | | | This first idea is the modern day version of the |
| a few updates to your normal routine, you will find fun | | | | bedazzler. Big bold necklaces are very trendy right |
| new ways to wear what you already own. | | | | now. Instead of wearing the necklace around your |
| Could you add a brooch to your cashmere sweater to | | | | neck, attach it to the neckline of your shirt or dress. |
| give it a more festive feel? Do you have jewelry that | | | | You can use jewelry you already have or hit the local |
| would give your little black dress a pop of color and | | | | vintage store for some cool finds. All you need is a |
| glamour? Your hot pink satin bridesmaid shoes might | | | | needle and thread and you have a totally new look. |
| look great with black dress pants and a festive top. | | | | You can do something similar with a cool brooch. |
| Force yourself to look at what you have in a new | | | | The second way to update your wardrobe with an |
| way and you will discover outfits you've never worn | | | | easy do-it-yourself project is to take a blouse or |
| before. | | | | jacket from your closet and change the buttons. You |
| If you don't find a holiday outfit in your closet, don't | | | | can find some beautiful buttons that will totally change |
| worry you still don't have to go out and spend big | | | | the look of your shirt or jacket. |
| bucks to look great. Hopefully the time you have | | | | Feel great every time you walk out the door. Don't |
| already spent in your closet has clued you in to some | | | | settle for anything less. |
| pieces you could add to your wardrobe to complete | | | | |