"For the next few weeks we will be in a bubble that has its own festive rules. This is an alternate universe in which it is perfectly acceptable to have Michael Buble on your Spotify playlist and to drink at lunchtime (to be fair, it is almost dark by then) and non-negotiable to play parlour games."
"If parties aren't really your thing, you probably dress to reflect that. You go in full wallflower regalia so people don't make the mistake of thinking you may be fun to talk to. Here's the thing: you are better off doing completely the opposite. Instead of trying to blend into the background, wear something that gives the impression you are in a party mood."
"If you wear something upbeat, you put yourself in a more party-appropriate headspace. Number two: if you look as if you are fun at parties, people will come and chat to you, and this makes parties more fun. Number three: if you arrive with a bang, then if you still find you aren't in the mood a little later, you can make a French exit and everyone will remember you as having been on great form."
Christmas creates a distinct festive bubble with its own social rules and seasonal fashion expectations. Festive norms allow upbeat music, daytime drinking, and compulsory parlour games. Fashion rules are partly traditional and partly updated annually, shaping how people present themselves at gatherings. Many people who dislike parties still attend and often dress to disappear. Adopting an opposite approach—wearing lively, party-ready clothing—can shift personal mood, invite social interaction, and create a strong initial impression that endures even after a brief stay. Hosts may also impose practical rules, such as removing shoes in their homes.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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