The Most Gorgeous Christmas Party Looks
What to wear this festive season to wow the party
Pictured top: Roman Originals
Whether you’ve a party, dinner or lunch to plan for, here are the trends dominating this winter, alongside the staples of sequins and sparkles.
Festive red is never dead
Helen Canning, personal shopper at Elys, says: “Nothing says party season like the colour red and an injection of this festive hue into your party look will instantly shout Christmas…” This year sees a nod back to the blatant and bold reds of the 80s with no shame or apology.
New style LBD
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Pictured: Phase Eight, Monsoon, Jenerous
Bags of Gold
This year has seen a renaissance of gold handbags. Look for unstructured styles and statement clutches.
Pictured: Jacquemus at Net-a-Porter, M&S
Statement Shoes
Think tactile textures and chunky heels. Mandarina Shoes has velvets, silk brocades and suedes. We love a Christian Louboutin shoe for a statement look, and LK Bennett’s satin shoe is super-chic.
Pictured: Mandarina, Christian Louboutin at Net-a-Porter
Sugar Plums and Purples
Plum has been a constant throughout the A/W collections and will continue into the Christmas party season this year. Plum goes perfectly with black and with cream and gives a subtle option if the bolder reds are a bit too strong for you. Purple also offers a lighter alternative.
Boho Revival
Boho is big news, as inspired by Chloe. The look we all coveted from Sienna Miller in the noughties is back including romantic ruffled shirts in flesh tones and high waist wide leg trousers. This is playing out in our party looks this winter. Think puffed sleeves, chiffon blouses and flowing dresses if you want a feminine and softer Christmas look.
Pictured: John Lewis, ME + EM, M&S
Sophisticated Sparkle
Sequins and shimmer have always meant Christmas and this year, you can go big and bold or team in a more subtle way. Helen Canning says: “I love the design of the wrap skirts by Never Fully Dressed. Not only can they be wrapped and tied in a multitude of ways, they’re stretchy and adjustable to suit your own body shape.”
“We are seeing a real lean towards embellishments, sequins, feathers and shimmer… be it in a sequinned skirt, sparkly jeans or a feather trim on silk pyjamas.” – Rosie Vogel-Eades casting director and former Vogue bookings director.
Pictured: LK Bennett, Oliver Bonas, M&S
