6 party wear outfits to suit everyone
With your inbox pinging all day long with invites, it can only mean one thing – the festive party season is almost upon us. And if you want to stand out from the crowd come cocktail hour, it's never too early to start thinking about your scene-stealing style. Why not make this the year you switch things up; if you're a fully-fledged member of the LBD club, try something different with a jumpsuit or if a maxi is your mode, go for a mini. So RSVP yes to those parties, dinners and soirees and sail through the season with our party wear picks to suit every occasion.
The new LBD
Paloma Maxi Dress, £249; Emerson Maxi Dress, £199
The little black dress has had an update and taken the hemline to the max with a long black dress; a sequinned top or neckline accented with jewels reimagines the wardrobe staple for a fresh, festive look that's anything but boring.
Go for a gilded gown
Charlize Maxi Dress, £169
You can't go wrong with gold; flattering for all skin types, its equal parts sexy and seriously sassy. The longer sleeves and subtle shimmer takes your style up a notch while the v-neck neckline is universally flattering.
Do a draped dress
Mia Maxi, £149
Go full-on glam in a Grecian-inspired dress, a slinky option that's as apt for the dancefloor as it is a sit-down dinner with the girls. It drapes in all the right places and leaves plenty of room for amping up those accessories. Plus, who doesn't love a dress that leaves room for pudding?
Join the jumpsuit brigade
Finley Jumpsuit, £199
Not a dress kind of woman? Trade it in for a jumpsuit. Since a jumpsuit is statement enough, keep accessories and make-up to a minimum and let your outfit shine through. If it's your first time jumping into the trend, go for one in a darker colour like this all-in-one. The cowl-neck adds a feminine touch and navy is the cool girl's way to do black tie.
Make it a mini
Savannah Dress, £159; Cadence Dress, £199
A mini dress with capped or half-sleeves is a dreamy combo for an evening affair, offering a structured and sophisticated option for dancing the night away in. Since it's the festive season, a little lace goes a long way and velvet accents add a luxe finish, especially when in a deliciously decadent dark merlot shade.
The chic combo
Bella Top, £99; Harlow Trouser, £179
For those days when a dress won't do and you want to go a little off-piste for a party, stick to the tried and tested formula of trousers and a top. Skip the suits and tailoring and go full-on femme fatale in a wide-leg trouser, which creates an illusion of length so you'll appear taller. Team with a meta-metallic top tucked in to define your waist.
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