Once we hit November 1, in my book, it’s officially party season! It’s when we all seem to have recovered from the initial doom and gloom of our post-summer-holiday slump, and we’ve stocked up on winter warmers to keep us looking chic through the colder months. But whilst I love a great coat and cosy knit, it doesn’t get much better than party dressing.
Anyone who knows me well knows I am a magpie for a standout party outfit. Why settle for anything less when you can be dripping in sequins, flouncing in frills, and… Well, you get my drift. And whilst it might seem a little hasty to be shopping for party outfits already, there are only a limited number of weeks in the run-up to the festive season, so you might as well make the most of them, as it’s often the first party-dressing pieces to hit stores that are the best, oh, and the ones that will sell out the fastest.
So what did I find? Well, this season, party dressing is all about extremes. Hemlines are either mini or maxi, shoulders are big, and sequins are jumbo in size, but the good news is the shift away from throwaway trends means there’s something for everyone, and if it’s a really great dress you’re after that you will wear time and time again? Well, I found them tenfold. Scroll down to see for yourself.
