Is anyone else getting excited for Christmas glam?

Me too! Now I have dcs I cannot be bothered with nights out (been there done that), but god I miss getting all dressed up. I'll add a bit of sparkle to Christmas day even in the house, it was always traditional when I grew up too, that everyone dressed smartly, sometimes wearing items they had gotten for Christmas. Boxing day I slob about in pjs eating left overs.

@XmasGlamIncoming I didn't say I'd be eating my Christmas dinner in my pyjamas. I'd be wearing comfortable clothes like I do every day. Probably leggings and a top.

On I don’t know….I quite like thinking I may be attractive to a man (being 51 and having no make attention for many years) 😂

I’ve done both over the years.

But unlike OP, I go out and wear makeup and nice outfits quite often. So to me, Christmas can be getting a break from that. for my lifestyle, spending Christmas at home in a nice set of pjs or loungewear is actually refreshing. It’s like a day off normal life.

I definitely plan an outfit for Christmas Day and meals at peoples houses around that time. Smart, dressed up, comfortable, won’t get too hot and will work with shoes off. Whack an apron on whilst cooking (if at home / helping).

Wouldn’t countenance Christmas Day in pjs or without putting my face on.

edited as posted too soon.

I've never understood why some people get all dressed up to eat Christmas dinner in their own home.

We never did as kids so I've just carried on doing the same.

I will probably dress up on Christmas Day as there’ll be Italian family there are they tend to.

Everyone who enjoys Christmas has their own things they enjoy about Christmas I think, all of which are valid.

So it’s lovely you are looking forward to getting glammed up and going out. Equally lovely others are looking forward to PJ days.

I’m somewhere in the middle but the spectre of winter bugs does tend to stop me looking forward to anything too much in case it doesn’t happen 😂

It's so interesting the differing views people have. I can think of nothing worse but that doesn't mean I look down on, or feel superior to anyone who likes getting dressed up.

I love it too op! I’m currently planning an outfit for my girls night out the weekend before Christmas. We’ll all get ready together and this year we’re meeting at mine, so I’m also trying to plan sparkly Christmassy cocktails to have when we’re doing make up and hair. Going out at Christmas is such a fun night, I love seeing everyone looking glam, it’s such a different feeling to the rest of the year.

For Christmas Day I will wear a Christmas jumper as it’s comfy and I will be eating and drinking a lot. I still make sure my hair and make is nice though. If I wore pyjamas my family would think I’m unwell!

After our hosts spend time buying nice food, doing a lovely table, best crockery etc I just couldn't countenance not making an effort for Christmas dinner! Turning up 'slobby' would feel really disrespectful.

Personally I hate getting dressed up. I certainly don't feel "glam". I hated having work nights out so now I've retired I'm glad I don't have to make the effort.
The Christmas period will just be me, OH and the cat lazing around at home.

Each to their own.

Yes and it's for the male gaze. Honestly I don't give a shit what males in general think (but I definitely like feeling that if I met my DH now he would still chat me up) but I have never lost the love of choosing outfits and trying out new looks.

It’s not jealousy, but I do find on here that some posters seem to think that being a slob, never wearing make up etc makes them superior to those of us who do the opposite. Wanting to look good is not a moral failing and it doesn’t make us shallow and vacuous (and no, that hasn’t been said on this thread but it’s a general theme on here).

Me too. Already planning outfits and make up and accessories for the few events I have. However, I even dress up for wfh and my office day once a month is a time for full on glam 😊

You getting confused? Your OP said “I never do my makeup day to day, I love doing it but there just isn’t time in the morning before work.”

Money is tight this year for me so not sure I’ll have many opportunities to get glam, but today I’m putting my tree up, having a Launch Roast and watching Planes, Trains and Automobiles so I’m excited.

This sounds fab. Any chance we could see the dress and or shoes?

YES OP!

In response to the homebody pp I am 47 and also don't drink alcohol anymore or staff out late.

But last night we had a dinner out planned with another couple. I wore a sparkly dress, over the knee boots, a fur jacket, sparkly jewellery, big bouncy hair and truckload of makeup. I have been working hard at my health and fitness all year and I felt absolutely gorgeous.

When I walked down the stairs my DH looked at me like he did when we were first dating and it felt amazing.

I don't care how unmumsnetyy that is.

God no!

One of my favourite things about going freelance, was never again having to attend a work christmas party!
I don't want to glam. I don't want to have to squeeze into an outfit that doesn't feel good, wear shoes that don't agree with my feet, and have to go out after dark!

I had my works Christmas party last weekend - December is our busiest period so we have to have it before then - and I wore the most gorgeous red velvet dress with red lippy and gold heels. I looked and felt amazing, even though most of my colleagues were very dressed down, and now I desperately need another event to wear my red dress to!

The Christmas period is also the only time I bother painting my nails, too. They are currently a sparkly burgundy.