What to Wear: New Year's Day
No matter where you choose to ring in 2010, you're not going to be judged for knocking back a few too many glasses of bubbly before the ball drops. That is until the next morning, when the hangover gods may hold you hostage on the bathroom floor.
But despite your green-in-the-gills status, there are New Years Day brunches to be had, Facebook photos to un-tag and "I can't believe I did that last night" gossip to exchange. Assuming you can get yourself looking presentable, that is.
Here are a few go-to cozy pieces that won't tax your senses too much. And since they're each packed with both comfort and style, you aren't likely to look like you crawled out of a gutter -- though you may feel that way. Just make sure to wash off last night's makeup before ordering your eggs.
The Hat
That pretty salon coif will probably make it to half past midnight, at which time the sweat from an evening spent partying like it was 2009 will cause your locks to go limp. The next day, cover your crown with a chunky, knitted beret that serves another purpose, too -- masking that icky cigarette-on-hair smell until you're feeling strong enough to stand in the shower.
Eugenia Kim Madeline Beret, $173. shopconfederacy.com
The Boots
God love 'em, but nothing screams "I can't hold my liquor" louder than a pair of Uggs. Up your style ante with a more sophisticated shearling option such as Rag & Bone's lace-up booties, which will still allow you to feel like you're wearing slippers minus conjured memories of red cups and frat boys.
Rag & Bone Lace Up Flat Booties, $370. shopbop.com
The Leggings
Their ads may be creepy and a good majority of their gear looks custom made for the brothel gift shop. But hands down, American Apparel makes the best leggings around without straining your bank card. And after a long night of cocktail hour, open bar and an after party you don't even remember going to, you'll give thanks for that elastic waist band. In other words, all the better to eat hangover-quelling fried food without feeling bad about yourself.
American Apparel Cotton Spandex Jersey Leggins, $26. americanapparel.com
The T-shirt
Sure, at $76, Alexander Wang's standard, simple, plain cotton tee is pricey. Especially since a five pack of Hanes V-necks can be had for less than a movie ticket. But slipping on a designer T-shirt automatically makes one feel less like a scrub. And depending on how much Advil you take, that could be the best feeling you have all day long.
Alexander Wang Classic T with Pocket, $76. alexanderwang.com
The Blouse
So you decided to actually get "dressed." Ambitious. Make your makeshift outfit work with an oversize button down that looks pulled together just enough-- because no one wants to be the perfectly polished, chipper girl at the brunch table that everyone secretly despises that day.
Gap Striped boyfriend lounge shirt, $29.50. gap.com
The Sweatshirt