Prepare for a season of socialising with your nearest and dearest with our must-have party outfits to see you through the festive season and beyond. From Christmas party-ready dresses to winter wedding outfits and outfits for Christmas morning itself, here are the outfits we’ll be sporting over the coming months in particular.
Work Christmas Party
The elevated LBD
An old classic, reinvented. The LBD is an investment worth making because it’ll forever be in style, and is the perfect option for a work soiree. Be it a fitted mini dress or a vintage-inspired offering, enhance your silhouette in the very best way with one of these cultivated styles from our designer favourites.
Phase Eight Missy Fringe Dress – £69
Maje Black Riola Fitted Dress – £69
Reiss Blanca Long Sleeve Dress – £89
Winter Wedding
Refined one-pieces
With an influx of weddings on the agenda after a long breaks, whatever the aesthetic you crave may be, find a perfectly polished look to accompany it. Be it a floor-skimming ethereal gown, a luxe lace number or a contemporary top brand jumpsuit, you can curate an event-ready outfit with just one simple piece, then personalise the ensemble with the finishing touches you crave.
Phase Eight Joanne Maxi Dress Rose Gold – £49
Ted Baker Pink Nadiie Lace Dress – £99
Reiss Pale Blue Adele Jumpsuit – £69
Group Dinner
Smart-casual perfection
You may be heading straight to dinner from the office, or doing a last minute change from your loungewear. Whatever your evening plans may follow, look to one statement piece to build your smart casual look around. From a touch of tailoring to a preppy-inspired mini skirt, keep it chic, and watch the compliments roll in.
Reiss Chess Wool Blend Blazer – £85
Maje Grey Jinda Pleated Mini Skirt – £59
Ted Baker Red Cherisa Textured Jersey Dress – £55
Saturday Night Out
Jeans and a nice top
Is there any better effortless look than the ‘jeans and a nice top‘ combination? We think not. There’s no rules when it comes to the top – it simply needs to be as glamorous as possible. Bring a hint of sparkle or some metallic into the mix (it is party season after all…), and then combine with some fitted jeans and boots or heels. Simple, yet-oh-so-effective.
Ted Baker Gunmetal Lyndda Halterneck Top – £42
Maje Grey Clunny Metallic Blouse – £59
Reiss Black Darcey High Neck Blouse – £49
The Big Day Itself…
The levelled up jumper
Whilst we love a novelty Christmas jumper, personally we prefer a slightly more elevated piece. Think knit on the big day and trial a fitted jumper which can be tucked into some tailored trousers, a mini or midi skirt, or even your pyjama bottoms… After all, comfort is as important as style on December 25th.
