So the other day I noticed a blog from one of my
favourite plus sized retailers – M & Co. I’ve been a fan of their plus size collection for a while and have got a nice selection of their
curvaceous delights in my wardrobe. They’ve set us a bloggers a challenge of
piecing together a top notch Christmas outfit from their online store and it’s
a challenge I’m more than happy to take on. I do so love some sparkle and
glamour at Christmas.
As a full time working mum I'm not necessarily overrun with occasions for such glamorous outfits and I'm not imagining that this year I will suddenly become sophisticated socialite with invites for Christmas engagements flooding through my letterbox. This year though I am hoping to have friends over for a few cocktails in the run up to Christmas and for a few fleeting moments I can imagine I'm in a trendy London bar quaffing champagne and canapes until reality hits that my neighbours baby (who I was holding while she shouts at her 6 year old to stop trying to juggle with my paperweights) has thrown up down my back, my friend is being sink in my treasured butlers sink and my 5 year old and her friend are now under the collapsed Christmas tree following a failed game of ring-a-ring o'roses.
So, with an uplifting reminder of reality in mind I got to thinking what do I really want from a Christmas outfit?
Well I could be tempted to velvet shorts and a sparkly halterneck but my
wimpish southern ways dictate that a little more coverage is required. I love
trousers, wider legged the better for that air of sophistication I hold dear (I
can hear you laughing you know!) but I actually think if you want to dazzle at
Christmas it’s an occasion to throw caution to the wind and get a frock.
I think my winning dress from the collection would be (I told you I like sparkle):
The dress means inevitably that the hunt for well fitting, comfortable tights for my, more than shapely, pins will begin. Obviously I’ll
give their tights a try – these 60 denier ones look like the job – might be a
pants on top too job to hold them secure….don’t pretend you’ve never done this.
Onto accessories.
Love earrings – they always fit. They have a great range of excellent value
piece and these are my fave (in fact I’m off to buy them after work)
The finishing
touch of course – shoes. Now, in order to maintain my sophisticated
poise, I’m afraid strappy sparkly sandals are not in order. I love them and,
don’t get me wrong, I buy them but my lesson from last Christmas is
certainly that sometimes glamour can be compromised by heels when in combination with decking, ice and a friends
decorative pond. I’ll leave you all to paint the picture! My choice therefore
is a pair of lovely wedges with ankle straps – yes even with my calves.
And in case
my mum asks of course I’d wear a coat! actually i would wear this wonderful long military maxi coat. It goes up to a 22 and I think I'd stand a chance as long as I lay off the mince pies. I'd be warm and snug enough to pop round my neighbourhood for a spot of carol singing before the cocktail party too. I'm not sure the neighbours would be impressed but I could always supply earplugs!
Military maxi coat £99
Happy sparkling everyone!
