The festive season is upon us, as evidenced by every shop you go into blasting out ‘Santa Baby’ on repeat.
Our mantelpieces are filling up with invitations and the main question for a lot of us is ‘What the hell should I wear for party season?’ - shortly followed by ‘Can’t I just stay in my dressing gown?!’
Dressing for Christmas parties and New Year’s Eve can be a challenge, but you don’t have to get a whole new outfit in order to solve the question.
Just one or two sequin pieces are all you need. The freshest looks often come from combining these party wear pieces with other items already in your wardrobe. I love to contrast the glitz and formality of these items with something unexpected to create a unique seasonal style take.
Here are seven ideas on how to style your sequinned pieces for a modern look that will last beyond party season.
High-Low Styling
A high-shine sequinned skirt is a showstopping piece, and they’re more versatile than you may have imagined.
For a look that’s a little more low-key and can live on once the tinsel has been packed away, styling a sequin skirt with timeless basics like a well-fitted white tee, can become a masterclass in high-low dressing.
Top it off with an oversized leather biker jacket to add a current twist to the look and give the outfit an effortless feel.
Silver jumbo sequinned pencil skirt | River Island
White boyfriend tee | Zara
Oversized biker jacket | Missguided
Black suede heels | Oasis
Wallet On Chain mini bag in black caviar leather | Chanel
Sophisticated Sparkle
This look is all about combining a sequined top with tailored separates to create an elegant effect with a hit of holiday sparkle. A high neck top keeps the ladylike vibes while nodding to the season.
Muted tones will give your sequins a more grown-up, elevated feel when paired with tailored, wide-leg trousers.
High neck sequinned top | Pretty Little Thing
Camel tailored wide leg trousers | Zara
Nude ankle boots | Zara
Box bag with acrylic and gold chain | Whistles
Mini Dress Refresh
On the catwalks, Valentino had a beautiful approach to styling the traditional sequin mini dress, layering them over crisp white tailored shirts.
This is a really fun twist on statement dressing - it keeps the formality while adding something unexpected. Plus, warm shoulders are always good in my book.
White silk shirt | All Saints
Black sequinned mini dress | Reserved
Silver shoes with clear heels | Head Over Heels
Ace of Spades clutch bag | Etsy
Dolling Up for Daytime
An elegant sequined midi dress is a way more versatile piece in your wardrobe than you might expect. They can be styled up for a summer wedding or garden party just as easily as they can do an evening function or a Christmas event. They have way more legs than it first appears - if you shop the right one!
I love to go in the opposite direction and winter-proof the look with a rollneck and boots for an outfit that would work beautifully for a festive lunch event.
Nude sequinned midi dress | Zara
Black velvet rollneck | M&S
Black lug sole ankle boots | Asos
‘Trendy’ top handle bag in nude calf leather | Chanel
Streetwear Remix
There are some casual ways to subvert the high glamour of sequins and build an outfit that’s really fun and light hearted. Pairing a glitzy mini with trainers and an oversized slogan t-shirts makes it playful - a great way to style your sequins for less formal occasions or to re-wear them outside of party season.
Embellished mini skirt | All Saints
Oversized slogan sweater | Tu at Sainsbury’s
Pink satin trainers | Superga
Silver and gold chunky chain necklace | Orelia
Mini Lily shoulder bag | Mulberry
All About Accessories
Sometimes you want to let your accessories do all the talking while you stay in your comfort zone, and for me, that means one thing - bring on the black! An LBD is another party season staple, and tonal coloured sequins are a way to get a much more pared back look to let your other accessories take centre stage.
Black silk tshirt dress | Zara
Embellished crystal boots | Ego
Black and white checked blazer | Anine Bing
Studded lips clutch bag | Lulu Guinness
The All Out Party Outfit
Sometimes, you just want to let loose on the dancefloor and embrace all the glamour and sparkle of the season!
On those occasions, it's time to go all out and pile on the sequins with a showstopping dress, a pair of dance-the-night-away heels and a bold bag!
Long sleeved multi-coloured sequin dress | Zara
‘Julia’ clear strap spike heels | Amina Muaddi
Neon green camera bag | Hill & Friends
Crystal layered choker | Stonefans
The secret sauce with wearing sequins - however you choose to style them - is to do it with confidence. Embrace your inner sparkle and don't be afraid to shine bright.
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