Come Christmas, few wardrobe choices make the cut. Jeans and a top? Too cazh. Little black dress? Too safe. Frilly white gown? Too mail-order bride. Noche buena bib and elasticized jogging pants? Too Biggest Loser.
Discovering the right attire to make your jaded relatives gasp in awe can be tricky, thanks to the deluge of shoppers at every mall. Our recommendation this season? Go long and sleek. Inspired by ‘70s socialites, the chic silhouette of floor-skimming, body-hugging dresses inspires a decadence that is both over-the-top (due to the length) and minimal (due to the corsetry of these tight frocks). We’ve selected a range of dresses that’ll do the trick come Christmas Eve — from Ronaldo Arnaldo’s gorgeous mandarin-collared, high-neck dress to Culte Femme’s tiered confection to Salsa Trend’s slick tube dress and disco jacket. Propped up on sky-high platform wedges, you can rest assured that all eyes will be on you.
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Culte Femme is available at Rustan’s Department Store. Ronaldo Arnaldo is available at Backstage, 2/L Serendra, Bonifacio Global City. Salsa Trends is available at The Ramp at Glorietta 4, TriNoma and Shangri-La Plaza.