A GIRL’S GUIDE TO CNY

With any event on the social calendar, chances are you're always going to find yourself stressing about what to wear for the occasion. After all, most events require you to adhere to specific dress codes, so choosing the right outfit is no easy endeavor.

This is especially true for cultural celebrations like Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. If you're celebrating this year, the festivities are quickly approaching, making it all the more important to choose the perfect outfit in time.

To help ease some of that stress—we gathered some intel and rounded out the best tips to enliven your festive fit so you can welcome the Year of the Snake in proper fashion.

We could all use a little more luck in our lives. Red is the most generally accepted lucky color in Chinese culture. It is a staple for all significant events, especially the new year. This lucky red dress is exactly what you need to attract prosperity, good health and good fortune. Ideal for those fancy Chinese New Year feasts with family and friends, it guarantees a look that confidently says, “this is going to be my year.”

Red symbolizes happiness, passion, prosperity, and strength—making it a popular choice for celebrations. Fruits and flowers are also displayed to attract good health and abundance. So if you’re not the type to don an all-red outfit and you want to go for a more pared-down look, this top with red floral prints is - great choice. It effortlessly adds an auspicious touch to your outfit without trying too hard.

As we welcome a new year, it is tradition for people to ward off evil and negativity. Get rid of items in your home and closet that cause you distress. Setting off fireworks, having dragon dances and using lucky charms are all believed to repel evil spirits.  Wearing bright colors, especially red is also thought to bring protection from negativity.

It’s customary to wear something new as we welcome the new year. New clothes symbolize change and fresh beginnings. This signifies leaving the old year and past troubles behind, ensuring the new year prevails.

Chinese New Year is the start of a new chapter where you can achieve even greater success. Aside from customs and traditions, it is best to kick things off with a fresh new perspective. So wearing something that makes you feel at your best is a great way to keep you motivated and excited for the year ahead.

Feeling lucky now? When the red envelopes run out, when the festive feasts are all done, are you ready to face the year ahead? With a renewed spirit and a little luck, we hope you ring in the new year in style and keep it up all year long. Happy Chinese New Year!