Everyone wants to look their best for a party, but how to look perfect? To get started, you need to take some time to prepare. Take care of your personal hygiene by taking a shower and moisturizing your skin. Then, choose the perfect outfit for the occasion, which should enhance the body and complexion. Finally, during the party avoid the foods or drinks that tend to cause ugly stains and enjoy!
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Prepare
Step 1. Plan ahead
Consider what you want to do and how long it will take. For example, if you have to prepare your clothes and shave, it probably won't take you more than an hour. On the other hand, if you want to do your makeup and hair, you will need a lot more time. If you have little, try to plan ahead. For instance:
- Choose the outfit the day before;
- Do your hair before going to school or work;
- If you dye them, touch up the roots a few days in advance.
Step 2. Take a shower
Proper personal hygiene is essential to looking your best. While you wash, do other beauty treatments as well, such as shaving your legs, exfoliating your skin, or touching up your hair roots. Remember to put on deodorant when you get out of the shower. You can also do the following things:
- Apply conditioner to have shiny and silky hair;
- Bathing to help you relax ahead of the party
- Exfoliate the skin with a loofah sponge to remove dead skin cells.
Step 3. Moisturize the skin
After a shower, apply a moisturizer to brighten the skin and repair skin cells. This step is especially important for those who enjoy taking hot showers or have recently exfoliated their skin. After applying the cream, wait 30 minutes before applying your makeup, otherwise the products will not absorb well.
- If you have shaved your legs, use baby oil to moisturize them and make them glow.
- If you have oily skin, use a moisturizer specifically for acne-prone skin.
- For a special occasion, try using a tinted or glitter-containing moisturizer.
Step 4. Fix your hair
If you have them long, it may be necessary to use a hairdryer before styling them. If they are short, you can let them air dry. Not sure how to style your hair? On YouTube you can find many useful videos to learn. Alternatively, if you are going to a particularly formal event, you could make an appointment at the hairdresser.
- To straighten your hair, you will need a hair dryer, brush, straightener and light hold hairspray.
- If you want to curl them, you will need curlers or an iron and a fixing hairspray.
- Men can style their hair with gel for a well-groomed look.
Step 5. If you are going to wear makeup, do it after styling
To start, apply foundation, set it with a thin layer of powder, then use other products like blush or mascara. You can also enhance certain parts of the face, for example:
- To highlight the eyes, use a liquid eyeliner.
- If you want to enhance your lips, use a deep lipstick.
- If you have smooth skin and want to enhance it, use a high-quality foundation.
Step 6. Keep your nails clean
To look their best, anyone should have manicured hands. If you want something simple, wipe the dirt off the underside of your nails with soap and water, then cut and file them to even out. If you like to use nail polish, choose an intense color suitable for your chosen makeup and clothing.
You can apply nail polish at home or go to the beautician
Part 2 of 3: Choosing the Clothes
Step 1. Consider the occasion
If you have to go to a formal party, the invitation itself will tell you how to dress. The outfit also depends on the place. For example, if the party is going to be outdoors and it's cold, you'll need to put on a coat. Other examples:
- Bring a bathing suit and towel to go to a pool party.
- Wear a formal dress for an elegant event.
- Choose a nice pair of trousers and a shirt for a business casual event.
- Use trendy clothes for a party with friends.
Step 2. Choose clothes that flatter your body shape
In fact, you have to opt for models that are good for your body type. For example, hourglass women should wear tight-fitting clothing.
- Pear-shaped women should accentuate the bust with soft-fitting tops.
- Men with inverted triangle bodies should wear tailored suits that show their shoulders.
- Women with a rectangle figure should wear high heels and short skirts to enhance their legs.
Step 3. Consider your complexion
The complexion determines the choice of clothes and colors. There are three types of undertones: cold, warm and neutral. To begin, look at the veins in the arm. If they look blue, you have a cool undertone. If they look green, it's hot. If the color is somewhere in between, it is possible that your undertone is neutral.
- Those with cool undertones can dress in blues, greens, silver, and purples.
- Those with warm undertones will look good with earthy colors like brown, deep yellow, gold, and red.
- Those with neutral undertones can use both cold and warm colors.
Step 4. Choose clothes that make you feel good
Studies show that clothing affects mood, so if you want to have fun at a party, wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and attractive. Avoid clothes that make you uncomfortable, otherwise you risk making a bad impression.
- For example, if the shirt you're wearing lifts up every five minutes, you're unlikely to be comfortable at the party.
- If your shoes hurt when you try them on, the situation will only get worse during the party. Choose footwear that you find comfortable.
- If the dress you are wearing is nice but makes you feel uncomfortable, wear another one, otherwise the embarrassment will not leave you for the whole party.
Part 3 of 3: Looking Great at the Party
Step 1. Bring some emergency cosmetics
If you're going to do your party makeup, pack a clutch bag with some freshening products, like touch up smudged mascara, reapply powder or lipstick. Also, if you go to a pool party, bring any cosmetics you will need after swimming. Here are some useful products:
- Make-up remover pads;
- Face powder and brush;
- Mascara;
- Sebum-absorbent tissues (to remove excess grease).
Step 2. Avoid staining foods
If you eat them, you risk ruining your shirt or dress for the rest of the evening. Also, some foods stain your teeth and lips, which you can remedy by brushing your teeth or rinsing your mouth with water. Here are some of the most dangerous:
- Dark berries;
- Coffee;
- Red wine;
- Salsa.
Step 3. Relax
Having good self-esteem attracts almost anyone. The more relaxed you are, the more confident you will seem. If you are having a hard time calming down, try focusing on different things around you to take your attention away from yourself and calm down. For instance:
- Think about the color of the furniture;
- Look at the photos on the walls;
- Force yourself to focus on a conversation.
Advice
- To choose accessories it is good to aim for minimalism.
- If you're not sure how to style your hair or makeup, look for tutorials on YouTube.
- Perfume can help you feel safe and clean, but it's not necessary.
