Fashion: Festive party time – seven trends to know about – from babydoll dresses to Carrie Bradshaw heels
It’s the season to get glammed up, says Katie Wright...
Dune London Breanna Heels, £120; Brooker Blue Top Handle Mini Bag, £64 (was £80), available from Dune Dune London Breanna Heels, £120; Brooker Blue Top Handle Mini Bag, £64 (was £80), available from Dune
ByBy Katie Wright, PA Fashion and Beauty Editor
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner, but before we get to the big day, there’s the fun and frivolity of party season to enjoy – and outfits to plan.
Whether you have one big bash to shop for or a few seasonal shindigs, this year you’re spoilt for choice in the fashion department, with cute cocktail dresses, chic separates and fab accessories to suit everyone’s style.
These are the seven key trends everyone needs to know about this festive season…
New Look Anne-Marie Loves My Hero Ultimate Party Petite White Mini Dress, £36.99; Walk Tall Gold Block Heel Sandals, £32.99, available from New Look New Look Anne-Marie Loves My Hero Ultimate Party Petite White Mini Dress, £36.99; Walk Tall Gold Block Heel Sandals, £32.99, available from New Look
With puff sleeves and a short, voluminous skirt, babydoll dresses in pastel and candy colours are the prettiest way to do party dressing. Add 70s style platform heels and statement earrings and you’re ready for the dance floor.
George at Asda G21 Pink Taffeta Puff Sleeve Dress, £16, available from Asda George at Asda G21 Pink Taffeta Puff Sleeve Dress, £16, available from Asda
2. Statement blouses
Very Michelle Keegan Satin High Neck Blouse Pink, £32, available from Very Very Michelle Keegan Satin High Neck Blouse Pink, £32, available from Very
The ‘going out top’ is still going strong, with high-necked blouses in jewel tones the ideal match for jeans or wide-leg trousers.
M&Co Green Sparkle Blouse, £34.99, available from M&Co M&Co Green Sparkle Blouse, £34.99, available from M&Co
3. Sequin trousers
Hope Fashion The Sequin Top Black, £110; The Sequin Trouser Black, £135, available from Hope Fashion (shoes, stylist's own) Hope Fashion The Sequin Top Black, £110; The Sequin Trouser Black, £135, available from Hope Fashion (shoes, stylist's own)
Prefer tailoring to party frocks? Add some glitz with a pair of sequinned trousers teamed with a simple black top or coordinating tee.
DeFacto Fitted Crew Neck Athletic High Neck Tank Top Black, £5; Relax Fit Embroidered Wide Leg Trousers Black, £29, available from DeFacto (shoes, stylist's own) DeFacto Fitted Crew Neck Athletic High Neck Tank Top Black, £5; Relax Fit Embroidered Wide Leg Trousers Black, £29, available from DeFacto (shoes, stylist's own)
4. Long-sleeved dresses
Star by Julien Macdonald Purple Sequin Dress, £79, available from Freemans Star by Julien Macdonald Purple Sequin Dress, £79, available from Freemans
Go all-out with a sequin-covered long-sleeved dress in a brilliantly bright hue. A frock like this needs little by way of accessories, just strappy heels and a clutch.
Monsoon Sasha Sequin Shift Dress Pink, £99
5. Fluffy bags
River Island Pink Feather Shoulder Bag, £24 River Island Pink Feather Shoulder Bag, £24
A faux fur or feather-covered bag in a contrasting colour is the perfect way to add a little pizzazz to an all-black outfit.
6. Pearl earrings
Oliver Bonas Perla Double Pearl Drop Gold Plated Drop Earrings, £42, available from Oliver Bonas Oliver Bonas Perla Double Pearl Drop Gold Plated Drop Earrings, £42, available from Oliver Bonas
Pearls have made a major comeback in recent years, but we’re not talking demure studs. This season’s statement pairs are bold and beautiful.
7. Carrie Bradshaw heels
Dune London Breanna Heels, £120; Brooker Blue Top Handle Mini Bag, £64 (was £80), available from Dune Dune London Breanna Heels, £120; Brooker Blue Top Handle Mini Bag, £64 (was £80), available from Dune
Step out in style with a pair of diamante-encrusted shoes inspired by Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic heels in the Sex And The City movie. These classic courts were a major trend on the autumn/winter catwalks and now we’re seeing them on the high street in everything from royal blue to hot pink.
