Bold, retro-inspired taste maker Chris Benz is having a moment—hopefully a permanent one. Fashion girls everywhere, including pretty much all of us at the Glamour office, adore the Seattle-born genius, who worked for Marc Jacobs and J.Crew before launching his line of playful but chic designs. And for the holidays? He’s full of charming tricks.
Here are three fab outfit ideas for your next holiday soiree...
Wear something different at night: shorts!
“Envision wearing shorts the same way you would skirts,” says Benz. “They’re a new way to make a statement. But think about what shape and length look best on you. Right now I love a longer Bermuda style—it feels luxe-y.”
Then top ’em and accessorize like crazy.
“You can wear a party-shorts look with a cami or tank or a sparkly cardigan. Go overboard and accessorize to balance out the casual feel of the shorts. Layer on jewelry, like long drop chains or a pair of super-eveninglike earrings.”
When in doubt, start on the bottom.
“I love the idea of an interesting bottom as an accessory, like printed pants or even a skirt—anything that you can wear with a simple tank or tee. It’s easy dressing and intrinsically kind of chic and fabulous.”
Are you ready to try any of these holiday party outfit ideas?
Here are three fab outfit ideas for your next holiday soiree...
Our model in Chris Benz's resort collection with the designer looking pretty (handsome) in pink. Top, shorts, Chris Benz; wedges, Alejandro Ingelmo for Chris Benz; necklace, bracelets, The Woods for Chris Benz.
Wear something different at night: shorts!
“Envision wearing shorts the same way you would skirts,” says Benz. “They’re a new way to make a statement. But think about what shape and length look best on you. Right now I love a longer Bermuda style—it feels luxe-y.”
Then top ’em and accessorize like crazy.
“You can wear a party-shorts look with a cami or tank or a sparkly cardigan. Go overboard and accessorize to balance out the casual feel of the shorts. Layer on jewelry, like long drop chains or a pair of super-eveninglike earrings.”
From left: Nonboring black pants, a special top and shorts for night:
When in doubt, start on the bottom.
“I love the idea of an interesting bottom as an accessory, like printed pants or even a skirt—anything that you can wear with a simple tank or tee. It’s easy dressing and intrinsically kind of chic and fabulous.”
Are you ready to try any of these holiday party outfit ideas?
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