Slow living stories from a Bristol blogger

Outfits

How to rock vintage style at the Christmas party

16 December 2016

This post contains gifted items.

Getting an invite to a Christmas party always fills me with joy – it’s one of those events that you can dress up as much as you want and it never really looks too much. In fact, the more sparkle and fancy flair, the better. That’s why dressing in a vintage style works perfectly for me.

I had this dress hanging on my rail for almost two months before I got around to getting some photos of it – but I wanted to do it justice by going somewhere equally as special. So, of course, I headed to The Forge.

 

Lyzi Unwin wears vintage style black lace Joanie dress at a Christmas party at The Forge, Bristol Lyzi Unwin wears vintage style black lace Joanie dress at a Christmas party at The Forge, Bristol

 

This vintage style black lace dress is perfect for so many special occasions, and what’s more, it doesn’t make me feel too over-the-top. As an introvert, I don’t like to stand out too much, but I do still like looking nice. It’s a hard balance to strike, but a black dress works for most events.

The lace fabric is so soft against my skin too – sometimes lace can be a bit stiff, but not this one. It’s super comfy and has a little stretch to it, so if there’s dinner (or even if you just go ham on the finger food) you won’t end up feeling constricted or uncomfortable.

And, if you’re less of an introvert than me and fancy a little dance, the skirt swishes out in the most perfect way.

 

Lyzi Unwin wears black lace Joanie dress at The Forge, Bristol

 

My vintage style Christmas party outfit:

• Audrina dress by Joanie (gifted)
• Personalised disc necklace (gifted)
• ASOS Hysteria heels
• Rimmel Provocalips in 550 Play With Fire
• Rimmel 60 second nail polish in 320 Rapid Ruby

If you would like to find out more about how I work with brands to create sponsored and affiliate content, including my advertorial guidelines, here’s how to work with me.

@lyziunwin
Wander with me around
Bristol & beyond
Share this article
More by Lyzi Unwin

Read my newest blog posts...

Personal
Where I've been, and why I'm back with a brand new blog website
Sunset behind clouds
Personal
New Year planning: hopes, dreams and goals for 2025
Travel
Burton Bradstock, Dorset: a festive weekend escape to the Jurassic Coast
Iced coffee in a short glass on a vintage melamine table at Albatross Cafe Bristol
Cafés, bars & restaurants
The 8 best coffee shops and cafés in South Bristol
Second hand style
Wearing vintage checks to the vintage shop
Lyzi Unwin wearing Estee Lalonde Daisy Jewellery in Bristol
Slow living
An autumn mindset: slowing down with Daisy Jewellery
Related articles

If you enjoyed this blog post, here are some more...

Second hand style
Wearing vintage checks to the vintage shop
Lyzi Unwin, Bristol fashion blogger, wears a cute pastel vintage outfit
Second hand style
My current most worn item of vintage clothing
Fashion blogger Lyzi Unwin wears vintage 60s inspired winter outfit
Second hand style
A vintage 60s inspired winter outfit
Orange and ivory outfit in front of M Shed Bristol, by Jack Fairey
Outfits
An orange and ivory autumnal outfit
Lyzi wears an ivory outfit with lapis lazuli necklace, by Elinor John
Outfits
An ivory outfit with lapis lazuli details
Lyzi Unwin wears monochrome outfit for early spring with be kind tote bag in Bristol
Outfits
How to be more kind