What should you wear when nobody is going to see you? Spoiler alert: the answer is not “who cares”. This is the hibernation month, but we can still make it fashion. Eveningwear is, until further notice, redefined as what to wear when bingeing a box set on the sofa, not how to shine at parties. The long dark nights, the cold, your bank balance and your new year resolutions make staying home feel like the path of least resistance, and besides, everyone else is in the same boat so it’s not like you are missing out on much.
This kind of eveningwear can be every bit as glorious, in its own way, as a frock and jewels. Hibernation chic is about optimising the way you feel, not the way you look, but that doesn’t mean it has to be schlumpy. I see no logic in making this time of year any more depressing than it is already by dressing in your most ancient tracksuit bottoms and a jumper that has gone bobbly. There is no need to abandon all dignity just because you are at home with the curtains closed. Solo time can be a treat, but only if you treat it as one.
