The Holiday Office Party Conundrum: Women Worry More About The Office Party Than Any Other Holiday Event

• 66 percent of respondents agree that looking their best will help them make a good impression with their boss and other key executives they do not interact with on a daily basis.
• Once at the party, 73 percent think that small talk is easier when they feel good about how they look.
• 77 percent think it's better to be overdressed than underdressed. At the same time, almost 40 percent are concerned about wearing something that's going to be physically uncomfortable.

Taking a Chance on a New Look

Despite the anxiety that the office holiday party can trigger, most women are still willing to take a style risk and try out a completely new look. Eight out of 10 women say they will rock a new look and try a new hairstyle just for the party.

"When attending a work holiday party, a surefire way to boost your mood and your confidence is to wear something you absolutely love and make sure your hair is on point with a fabulous blowout," says Elise Ivy, host of Beauty iQ. "Nothing calms the nerves more effectively than knowing that you look your absolute best."

According to the QVC survey, the two top hairstyle choices this holiday season are a sleek blowout (32 percent) and retro waves (33 percent).

"I love relaxed, glamorous waves for the holiday season," says Sarah Potempa, celebrity hairstylist and inventor of The Beachwaver Co. "This classic hairstyle is so timeless and anyone can achieve the perfect modern wave at home with the right hair tool. The best feeling is walking into the party feeling like a million bucks, all without being too overdone."

Sixty-four percent of women say their look for the office holiday party needs to easily go from day to night; and 53 percent say changing their makeup is their go-to way to do so.

"It's always important to put your best face forward and the holiday office party is the perfect opportunity to try a new beauty look," says Laura Geller, founder of Laura Geller New York. Women like to try a smoky eye this time of year; in fact, 24 percent of women say they will. "Opt for a darker shade in your everyday eyeshadow palette for an easy day-to-night upgrade," explains Geller.

Selfie-Ready

Social media exposure has also made an impact on women's appearance. More than 75 percent of women agree that how they will look in pictures is a big consideration.

Survey Methodology

The QVC online survey polled over 1,500 American women ages 24-50, from November 21-November 28.  It was conducted using Toluna's online panel and QuickSurveys. Figures for age, sex and region income were weighted where necessary to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the census population. 

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