Formal New Year’s Eve Outfit Inspiration + the #iwillwearwhatilike Link Up

Because Christmas is only days away (just four sleeps to go!) I’ve made this week’s #iwillwearwhatilike link up theme-free to keep things simple, and it’ll be the same next week as well. Then in January we’ll continue with the themes, which are optional as always. So come link up anything you’ve been wearing, scroll down for the details!

As I’m a little out of action where outfits are concerned due to my slipped disc, I’ve made up an outfit I’d like to be wearing on New Year’s Eve – I certainly won’t be wearing heels, that’s for sure! I’ve been lusting after all these pieces for ages, not least the sequinned t-shirt. It’s made of this “magic” fabric (earlier this year I tried on something similar so I assume it’s the same) where the sequins either disappear or totally change colour as you run your hand up and down it. Gotta get me one of these…!

The black skirt is floor length and makes me think Parisian chic, especially with those caged heels [she stares longingly into space]… Sorry, I just died and went to sartorial heaven briefly for a moment! I added the faux fur jacket because you need something elegant to keep you warm, and the short length works with the proportions of the maxi skirt.

THE BLACK SKIRT IS FLOOR LENGTH AND MAKES ME THINK PARISIAN CHIC, ESPECIALLY WITH THOSE CAGED HEELS [SHE STARES LONGINGLY INTO SPACE]… SORRY, I JUST DIED AND WENT TO SARTORIAL HEAVEN BRIEFLY FOR A MOMENT

Maybe I should just get this outfit and sit at home in it on New Year’s Eve – it’ll look even better accessorised with a walking stick 😉

What are your plans – both event-wise and wardrobe-wise – for New Year’s Eve? Tell me in the comments or tweet me @notlamb!

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Thank you for joining the #iwillwearwhatilike link up! This started as a campaign on Instagram in August 2015 where women over 30 wore everything on a journalist’s list of “inappropriate” items for 30+ women (including leopard print, short dresses and oversized sunglasses. Yes, really). It was so popular that I decided to carry it on weekly where women of all ages link up their fabulous style, never mind what anyone tells them not to wear!

So link up all your fabulous outfits (or shoes, accessories, make-up, etc.) every Monday at 3pm UK time – it’ll stay open for a week. Whilst the original article was of course aimed at the 30+, you can be ANY age to link up. The only criteria is that you’re wearing whatever you damn well like!

My favourite PARTY OUTFITS from last week’s link up (HOW gorgeous do these ladies look?!)

(L-R) Bag and a Beret | Suzanne Bell | What Lizzy Loves | Mama in Heels | Fake Fabulous

NEXT WEEK:

THE [NON] THEME FOR 28 DECEMBER IS ALSO ANYTHING GOES

(I’ll start themes again in January)

All I ask of you linking up is that you:

1. Please follow your host Not Dressed As Lamb (via Bloglovin or Instagram)
2. Link up your outfits (blog or Instagram posts) that show how you choose to wear what you like – as many as you like!
3. Please remember this is only for posts of what you’ve been wearing, not links to giveaways or anything else
4. Include a link back to this post if you’re linking from a blog post, or add my button (below)
5. Post your outfit on Instagram (if you use it) with the hashtag #iwillwearwhatilike – Monday’s the day to join in the IG fun
6. Visit some of the other links and share the love!

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Do share the love and visit as many links as you can (you never know what other lovely like-minded ladies you might meet) – the original Instagram campaign forged some wonderful new relationships so don’t miss out!

P.S. Voting for the Bloggers’ Lounge Awards closes on Christmas Eve – please please please vote for me, I’d love to win a Best Fashion Blogger award! http://bit.ly/fblogger-BLAwards2015 Thank you so much, keep your Christmas fingers crossed for me…

Linking up to: Style Stories, iwillwearwhatilike, Visible Monday, Let It Shine, Monday Mingle, Style Sessions, Turning Heads Tuesday, Trend Spin Link-Up, What I Wore Wednesday, Brilliant Blog Posts, Throwback Thursday, Passion for Fashion Friday, Friday’s Fab Favourites