European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - December 9, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ornament yourself for the staff party worried about what to Wear to the stall Christmas party you re not  s an important occasion and you appearance could help or Hurt you position at work and potential for promotion. Women Are Moro concerned than men because they have More options. People tend to notice a woman More at a Scalf parly than in the office because the setting is out of the Ordinary and occurs Only once or twice a year. While you Don t want to lose this Opportunity to show another Side of your character relaxed Friendly creative or Kooky going to extremes can erase the professional image you be been building for so Long. Here Are some suggestions Tor staff party dressing to fit the occasion while still maintaining your professionally. Don t appear in a Way that is contrary to our professional image. The stall party is Sefl a business unction a somewhat official occasion. Never appear so Youthful exotic wild glamorous or provocative that you associates will wonder about the real you. Don t play it too Safe and dress exactly As you would for work. You la took like you did l care about the occasion or like you can t relax and have a Good time. You can even intimidate others at a time when they want to be Jovial. Don t take casual dress to literally. If this is the order of the Day you want to dress Down just enough to look relaxed and have a Good Tims yet not look Stoppy. Blue jeans in a traditionally conservative business office or uniform military office Are Oul regardless of their Price or designer Label. Don t Over dress not even it Holiday dress is invited wearing Overly fancy or frilly attire you la took like you re trying too hard and May appear More interested in your appearance than in your Job Don t Wear anything too suggestive or revealing. Too Short too tight Loo sheer or Loo bae says i m  it s a Strong statement that can influence the opinion and reaction of others. You Don l want to be the topic of morning alter gossip. Don l Wear heavy or harsh makeup in Strong colors. If held at the office fluorescent Light Are ruthlessly revealing and unflattering. Add a Lille More color around the eyes it you like but the effect should be soft. Do strive for a Solter. More feminine version of your professional image just enough so you look like someone who can still be taken seriously. If you work in an office where military uniform is required and the party is held during work hours your Only options include a slightly softer More feminine hair style and makeup. Ii you work in a non uniform office and the party is held during or towards the end of the work Day you can expect Moat people to appear in their clothes of the Day. Dress for work that Day in an outfit that s a Lille More special than usual. You can look terrific in a skirt or tailored Slacks lopped with a Blouse in 0 dressier fabric instead of & Crew neck Pullover. Consider a red or Black wrap style sweater of a Ollesh Tambs Wooi for a great Holiday took. You might instead Start the Day in a suit worn with a silk or Satin shirt and stockings tinted to match your skirt and pumps. Come party time remove your jacket and add a shiny Belt with a decorative buckle. Switch from Bead earrings to dressier drop earrings add a Bracelet if you like and you re set Tor the occasion. If the party is after hours and away from the office you la have Lime to make a change from required work dress uniform or civilian. Ask someone in your same position within the office what was worn last year. Better yet in the personnel office keeps a photo album of business or special events Check it out. Chances Are you la gel a real life picture of what was worn. Then casual or Dressy stay within the guidelines mentioned above. Funta by Dav ii you work in a non uniform office and Lime Between work and an after hours cocktail or dinner party is Short a simple Chanel style suit and bowed Blouse Wilt meet the nine to five requirements and still offer options for evening. Minus the business Blouse Belt and pumps the jacket looks Beautiful Over a Satin Shell or camisole. Switch to tinted stockings Sandal Type evening heels and a beaded bag. Then have a wonderful Lumel Hare any questions about clothing fashions and a we i d like to hear from you both men and women. Please address your tellers to Judith Casbana in Core of stars Ena stripes. Apo . Forces 03211. Stuff a stocking with surprises w Hether you re Sterling your Holiday shopping or need a Little inspiration to help you finish the Job Here Are some hints for those important people on you gift list. For his Christmas stocking an essential accessory that would be Well received is a Blaek to Brown reversible Bell. Another current favorite is a leather tie which looks terrific worn with a sport shirt. Tuck in a tiny Paisley print tie for Best civilian dress occasions for a whimsical note gel him a pair of suspenders or As the English say braces. I m told suspenders symbolize resurgent capitalist idealism the Wall Street look going International. When Winter Shivers his limbers something to keep him cozy could be a warm Wool neck Scarf and fleece lined gloves. An English Wool Weed or Corduroy Cap with a snap front brim will lop off a civilian sports Fullil in style. Don l just stuff her stocking. Fill it with surprises a collection of Christmas surprises with a fashion fair and a touch Lor special remembrance. Costume jewelry is in the news and comes in Bright bold colors. There Are rhinestones would be rubies Faux sapphires Topaz aquamarines and amethysts to choose irom. Stretch Metal bracelets with Faux Diamond insets Are both fun and fashionable. For a More conservative look choose chokers and ropes of beads or pearls with the glowing Lustre of the real thing. For a marvelous mix look for Small coloured stones set into a classic Gold or Silver Chain a Bracelet or antique looking Lapel pin. Retro or antique watches Are another item this Christmas. You might prefer to give a Bright new look to an old watch with several multicoloured striped wrist bands. Surprise her with a solid coloured silk Scarf or shawl. Black and red Are popular in the states this Winter. Shop for a lace Collar or Jabot currently so popular in Europe and the states. Try to think of something Small but with big Impact a plaid or striped Satin cummerbund hip Sash or wide wild Bell might be just what she needs to finish off her. New year a outfit. For a More traditional look choose a solid Paisley foulard Belt with leather tabs a Basket weave leather Alligator Crocodile or suede Belt with a Classy brass decembers. 1986 buckle. While a real Crocodile Bell is very High priced there Are stamped or mock Crock Bells in leather which give the appearance Lor much less Money. You la Chase away the chills with a Matching knitted hat and gloves or mittens and a Muffler. Equally warm and weather resistant would be a new Wool Cloche hat. Old fashioned ear muffs Are making a comeback took or Rabbit fur Milfs on a velvet band. A Small clutch bag in quilted Salin Jet or Golden Bugle beads May not be Loo big for some stockings but a plaid print or lace edged pocket Square is sure to lit. Hosiery departments Are chock full of stockings Tor her stocking. They come in a full Range of fashion lengths colors and patterns with More variety in Europe than in America. First Aid for cold feet can be found in patterned Over the knee length socks. I be put in my order or a pair of Wool lights 1o Wear under my Winter weight skirts. Whether worn for a workout or just lounging around exercise and dancers clothes Are a very vital part of the fashion scene. Rolled up Light a Leotard uni lard or Nylon tights will stuff a stocking nicely. For the Young at heart Ballet styled slippers Are comfortable Al Home Wear and will look delightful sticking out of a stocking. Save the extra toasty leg warmers Lor the very slim. They add a lot of weight along with their warmth. Stuff a stocking form top to toe with Beauty aids she s sure to use. Among my Avrile gifts Are the Beauty brushes. An Eyebrow Brush or a soft Sable Brush Are inexpensive and will last for seasons to come i would t be without a fold up Toothbrush for travel. Others might like one too. Tweezers a manicure set a mirrored compact or a Small quilted cos make bag Are other options you might want to include medium sized containers of shampoo Cream rinse conditioner setting lotion and Hairspray or a new comb and styling Brush. A curing Iron will fit nicely and is a Boon Lor Busy women. Both Gorelco and win Mere make one Wilh dual voltage. Essential Lor travelling and a purse died bottled perfume or Cologne is always Good Lor a last minute gift. \ grooming aids Are Good for the flu a As Weh. Of than carefully chosen Orts Given in the spirit at the my Are sure to please. Judenf Rasband the stars and stripes