Unsure of what to wear for rockin’ around the Christmas tree? Or worried about finding that perfect gift of stylish fashion for a loved one? Concerned about keeping warm while on the slopes or simply embarking on some Christmas shopping? Fret not! Our newspapers are overflowing with advice and ideas for all your fashion concerns this holiday season.
Dressing for the occasion
Everyone is busily engaged making preparations for Christmas, and albeit it is essentially the children’s season, there are few of the older members of the community who do not thoroughly appreciate the many attractions en évidence in the immense emporiums in the metropolis and elsewhere. They are all in gala attire, there are luxurious fur coats for day and evening wear, magnificent evening gowns as well as simple affairs, beautiful jewellery, fascinating underwear, to say nothing of the array of toys.
Influence of Christmas | The Tatler | 30 November 1910
One wonders if the above mention of ‘fascinating underwear’ would apply to the lingerie mentioned in this article from 1922:
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Off to the slopes?
If winter sports appeal to you, be sure to bundle up appropriately! Remember, being sensible doesn’t mean one has to be unfashionable!
From The Bystander, we see the result of effective outdoor attire: a happy holiday in the snow for all!
Bundled up with furs
One effective way to stave off the cold of winter was with furs. Plenty of advice can be found as to where and how one should acquire such furs:
A fur-trimmed coat is spotted whilst Christmas shopping:
