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BYKAREN MATICH, POLWARTH DESIGN Have you bought that snappy little outfit for the work do, the tailored shorts and linen top for the neighbour’s beach barbecue, or the gorgeous floral floaty number for the family wedding, which the ex will be attending with his child bride partner?

Well, its time then. Don’t ‘last minute it’ andgo rummaging throughyour dreary‘so last year’s’ wardrobe huntingfor that hotlittle number you wore last year that had the bosses’ wives frowning.You know what’s happened, don’tyou? We’ve been hearing it allyear– spandex has amazing qualities, but itcannot do the impossible; andyou’ve had monthsto remedy that –haven’tyou???

Luckily, we arehere to help. Elasticwaistsare no longer the fuddy-duddy preference of old people. The bar has moved,remember, 70 is the new 50 and 60 is the new 40.Usyounger things rocka boyfriend jean or knee-length short look. With their forgivingwaistline and flattering slim leglengths, that extrachocolate bar or glass of wine iscompletelycamouflaged. There might even beroomfor more.

Dressesare alwaysa favouritechoice for thefestive season. They arethe coolestgarment to wear in high summer and thepreferred option forweddings. They are aneasyfix –no mixing and matching, just wearing.This year, designs have changed and challenged. Hem lines have dropped, fitted options arehard to find andrelaxed 80s-styled tiered numbers areeverywhere. It’snot alook weare usedto, so youneed to play- tryon,experiment, push your comfortzonesa little and your partners, or buythema Vogue Magazinefor Christmas. Oversized lookscan swallow up a petite shape if the proportions are wrong butare ablessingfor the curvy girl. Maxi lengthssometimes need shorteningand floaty numbers workwell with tiebacks.

Colourreins with theLoobiesStory,Curateand Trelise Cooper creations.You will be nowall-flower in their designs, more understated sensational without the spandex.For your casual classy choice that is allcomfort andstyle, Lania,Vassalli and New London’sjeans and shorts areyour ultimatewinners.

Docome and see us,welovehelpingyou to decide on that snappy outfitfor your latest festive event. Let’skeep them frowning.

Christmas greetings from us all here at Polwarth Design Wh Whang angā āre rei a i and nd Da Darg rgav aville.ille.

Not sure what to wear for weddings, Christmas parties, business functions or your reunion with friends back home? Shop now at Whangarei’s ONESTOP fashion store packed with dresses, bags, accessories and fashion tips to brighten up your carefree summer days and spice up those hot summer nights.

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