Get Gussied Up

It is that time of year again when Christmas parties roll around. You will likley be seeing family and friends you haven't seen since the last seasonal event and need to make an impression that will last another year. You need to get gussied up.

gussy (v) - to enhance the attractivness of something in a showy way, usually followed by the word up

This phrase can be used in different ways, so make sure if someone says to you, "Well, aren't you all gussied up" that the tone isn't condescending! They may be implying that your outfit is a little... off. There is a difference in being stylish and going overboard. You can be stylish with a few interesting pieces of clothing or jewelry and keep your outfit reined in. If you do this and someone says the same thing, then you are spot on and your oufit can be a topic of discussion (in a good way) for the ladies.



A tad overdressed
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I think it is always better to be over dressed for an event rather than underdressed, but please... you know what is reasonable to get away with. Please do not walk into an event looking like Scarlett when you should be looking like demure, Southern lady (even though that dress IS amazing)! Batting your eyelashes will not save you from whispers and being uncomfortable all evening!