Your partywear wardrobe sorted from just £15 for all occasions, from pub outings to black-tie occasions
CHRISTMAS is in just a few days, and the high street is bursting with a whole lot of sequins, feathers and glitter.
If you’re still searching for an outfit, you don’t need to break the bank to look great, as our favourite high-street stores offer a fantastic selection of stylish pieces.
Whether you’re getting ready to dazzle down the pub or planning ahead for a showstopping New Year’s Eve look, we’ve gathered a fabulous selection of outfit ideas for you.
From glamorous feather-sleeve dresses to sophisticated two-piece suits, there’s something for every occasion that’ll make a festive statement.
Cocktail club
- Dress, £89, Warehouse at Debenhams.com – BUY NOW
- Bag, £39.99, Zara – BUY NOW
- Earrings, £18, River Island – BUY NOW
- Boots, £44.99, Quiz – BUY NOW
Add some colour to your festive ‘fit with this gorgeous feather-trim dress – the sleeves will keep you warm while looking stylish.
Elevate the look with a sparkling diamanté bag and pair it with sexy knee-high boots to finish the outfit.
These boots are perfect for dancing the night away without making your feet feel sore.
To the pub
- Jacket, £135, Mint Velvet – BUY NOW
- Alternative jacket, £185, Mint Velvet – BUY NOW
- Jeans, £45.99, Zara – BUY NOW
- Earrings, £18, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
- Bag, £28, River Island – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £32.99, New Look – BUY NOW
If you’re heading to the pub this Christmas, jazzy jeans are a great choice.
Bow tops like this one have been a big hit this year, with many selling out, they are the perfect way to make jeans and a nice top look Christmassy while keeping cosy.
Plus, this bag from River Island is a great dupe of the Bottega Veneta Andiamo clutch, and will save you a whopping £2,122!
Disco fever
- Dress, £45.99, Reserved – BUY NOW
- Earrings, £15.99, Mango – BUY NOW
- Bag, £49.99, Zara – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £16, Primark – BROWSE HERE
Heading out to dance the night away?
This sequin dress is perfect for the dance floor.
With side slits for easy movement and a high-neck design, it’s an ideal choice if you prefer – or need! – to wear a bra.
The pink feather bag is a fantastic investment piece – it’s the perfect party bag and would also look stunning for a wedding or as the finishing touch to any summer holiday look.
Black tie
- Dress, £199, Karenmillen.com – BUY NOW
- Bag, £69, Charles & Keith – BUY NOW
- Heels, £36, River Island – BUY NOW
- Earrings, £35, Cos – BUY NOW
Karen Millen is an excellent choice for partywear if you’re prepared to invest a bit more for the occasion, with so many options to choose from.
A black-tie dress code doesn’t require you to stick to just black, and this emerald-green dress offers a stunning alternative.
Silver accessories will complement the dress’s diamanté detailing and these earrings from Cos would look stunning with a hair updo.
Dinner party
- Top, £35, Next – BUY NOW
- Skirt, £39.50, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
- Earrings, £18, Oliver Bonas – BUY NOW
- Bag, £23.99, New Look – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £79.99, Mango – BUY NOW
When it comes to a dinner party, comfort is just as important as style.
No one wants to feel uncomfortable while sitting at the dinner table, so opting for a skirt that isn’t too tight-fitting is a smart choice.
This pink skirt is incredibly versatile and can be styled in countless ways throughout spring and summer, too.
And these shoes? They’re definitely the showstoppers!
Office party
- Blazer, £90, Monsoon – BUY NOW
- Trousers, £65, Monsoon – BUY NOW
- Bag, £39.99, Debenhams.com – BUY NOW
- Earrings, £15, River Island – BUY NOW
- Shoes, £36, River Island – BUY NOW
This velvet green suit is ideal for an office party – it’s comfortable enough to wear at your desk all day and easily elevated for the evening by swapping your shoes and bag for a glamorous beaded clutch and bow-adorned heels.
If black isn’t your style, the shoes are also available in leopard print and pink.
Paired with the earrings, they’re a chic nod to the bow trend that’s taking over right now.
Christmas Fashion Tips from an Expert
CLEMMIE Fieldsend, Fashion Editor at Fabulous, has shared her top tips for looking fabulous this Christmas.
AVOID: Christmas jumpers
No longer a novelty gag, they’re now gone back to being naff and have no place at a festive party.
By all means, go all in for Christmas Jumper Day for Save The Children, but never wear it before or after that day.
WEAR: Burgundy
You can’t escape burgundy at this time of year and it’s a luxury, deep and rich colour that is a welcome break from Santa-red at Christmas.
Opt for silky textures or velvet for extra style points.
AVOID: PJs
The trend of feather trimmed co-ords has had its day and is so dated.
Don’t pull out your hair plucked pair this year, and don’t get a new set, instead still go for the satin two-piece but just steer clear of the plumes.
WEAR: Sequin Dress
Try to switch up sequins slightly by wearing them with a different texture or colour, eg a sequin skirt with a sleek knit.
But when you’re really stuck on what to wear reach for the sequins, it is Christmas after all.
AVOID: Sequin blazer
Nothing worse than showing up to a festive do looking like the hired entertainment.
Leave the sequin blazer to magicians and Strictly judges, instead always reach for a classic tux style or velvet.
WEAR: Bling trousers
Last party season embellished jeans with diamante bling had a moment, and this year they’re going to be as much of a hit.
If you don’t want gemstones pinging off wherever you go then try metallic, PU trousers.