{"id":66860,"date":"2019-01-25T16:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T22:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=66860"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:38:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:38:23","slug":"chinese-new-year-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/chinese-new-year-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"Why we&#8217;re eyeballing luxe pieces in gold and red"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Chinese New Year is mere days away \u2014 on February 5, to be precise. In this Year of the Pig, we\u2019re thinking festivities are in order. With beautiful fabrics and luscious designs ripe for the picking, now is a great time to fill your wardrobe with a few fashionable finds to see you into the Year of the Pig with style and grace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And just in case you&#8217;re on the fence about buying new clothes just because of another holiday, take note of this significant fact: Chinese New Year is also known as Spring Festival, a period of renewal and change. It\u2019s a welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/fashion-splurges\/\">opportunity to splurge<\/a> on items that serve you well, both during the holiday and for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there\u2019s no specific dress code for celebrating Chinese New Year, we love the idea of investing in rich materials and decadent colors \u2014 because that spells perfection for your wardrobe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ideas to inspire you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The draped-back dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-velvet-dress.jpg\" alt=\"Draped back dress with gold and black pattern\" class=\"wp-image-123580\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-velvet-dress.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-velvet-dress-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-velvet-dress-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption>Golden Girl Draped-Back Dress, $59.99, MidnightVelvet<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A hint of gilded glamour makes anything look fancier! This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightvelvet.com\/p\/golden-girl-draped-back-dress-V60196.html?cgid=clothing#q=gold&amp;start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golden Girl Draped-Back Dress<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($59.99) from Midnight Velvet is a dream for your evening celebrations. Finish with a pair of velvet pumps and a sleek clutch for a perfect night-out ensemble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slinky gold tee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-sequined-top.jpg\" alt=\"Gold sequined top\" class=\"wp-image-123578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-sequined-top.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-sequined-top-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-sequined-top-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption>  PATRIZIA PEPE T-shirt, $79, Yoox <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As if you needed an excuse to wear more gold, right? This stunning top takes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/outfit-ideas\/\">your casual outfits<\/a> to a more polished world that you\u2019ll want to stay in forever. Even if you wear the slinky Patrizia Pepe T-shirt ($79) with a pair of skinny jeans and heels, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re ready for any fancy gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The metallic turtleneck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-turtleneck-294x450.jpg\" alt=\"Gold metallic turtleneck\" class=\"wp-image-123579\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-turtleneck-294x450.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-turtleneck-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/gold-turtleneck.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macys.com\/shop\/product\/rachel-rachel-roy-metallic-jersey-turtleneck-top?ID=7145315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RACHEL Rachel Roy Metallic Jersey Turtleneck Top, $47.40, Macy&#8217;s<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We see you, gold turtleneck! Sure, it\u2019s not your usual wear, but here\u2019s how to make this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macys.com\/shop\/product\/rachel-rachel-roy-metallic-jersey-turtleneck-top?ID=7145315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RACHEL Rachel Roy Metallic Jersey Turtleneck Top<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($47.40) work. Slip it on during the workday beneath a tailored blazer. Then refresh it with a red pencil skirt and a pair of sharp heels to bring it all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red satin skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/red-zara-dress.jpg\" alt=\"Red satin skirt from Zara\" class=\"wp-image-123581\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/red-zara-dress.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/red-zara-dress-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/red-zara-dress-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption>Satin Skirt with Slit, $12.99, Zara<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did someone say party? Considering it\u2019s customary to wear red during Chinese New Year, it\u2019s only fitting that you break out something sizzling \u2014 like this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zara.com\/us\/en\/satin-skirt-with-slit-p01639178.html?v1=7409524&amp;v2=1174874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Satin Skirt<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> from Zara ($12.99). It features a flattering sarong style silhouette and a draped front to provide a flattering finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tie-waist pants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/eva-mendez-jumpsuit.jpg\" alt=\"Red, tie-waisted pants\" class=\"wp-image-123576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/eva-mendez-jumpsuit.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/eva-mendez-jumpsuit-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/eva-mendez-jumpsuit-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyandcompany.com\/eva-mendes-collection-cybill-tie-waist-pant\/A-prod14000026\/?An=102601&amp;prodNo=12&amp;selectedColor=FLAMENCO%20RED\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eva Mendes Collection &#8211; Cybill Tie-Waist Pant, $27.98, New York &amp; Company<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Color\nus obsessed with flattering pants in to-die-for shades of red. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyandcompany.com\/eva-mendes-collection-cybill-tie-waist-pant\/A-prod14000026\/?An=102601&amp;prodNo=12&amp;selectedColor=FLAMENCO%20RED\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cybill\nTie-Waist Pants<\/a> from the Eva Mendes Collection at New York &amp;\nCompany ($34.97) are a dream with everything from a simple top to a dressy gold\nblouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The embroidered sandal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/animal-print-shoe-294x450.jpg\" alt=\"animal print sandals\" class=\"wp-image-123574\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/animal-print-shoe-294x450.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/animal-print-shoe-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/animal-print-shoe.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/bap0pr3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flaviana Ankle Strap Sandal, $69.90, Nordstrom<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Embrace\nthe spirit of the holiday in a pair of beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/bap0pr3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J.\nRenee Flaviana Ankle Strap Sandals<\/a> ($69.90). The rich embroidery\nstands out for miles against a dramatic crimson-orange backdrop. These are the <em>perfect<\/em> shoes for Chinese New Year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese New Year is mere days away \u2014 on February 5, to be precise. In this Year of the Pig, we\u2019re thinking festivities are in order. With beautiful fabrics and luscious designs ripe for the picking, now is a great time to fill your wardrobe with a few fashionable finds to see you into the&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/chinese-new-year-fashion\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Why we&#8217;re eyeballing luxe pieces in gold and red<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":123582,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[303930],"class_list":["post-66860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-fall-and-winter-style"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":123582,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/chinese-new-year-fi-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66860\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}