GH is pleased to invite you to party season. Make it a showstopping one with glitter heels, sequin dresses, cocktail jackets, fairy-tale skirts… The countdown is on!
VELVET CRUSH
In a sea of party dresses, there’s something about a beautifully cut jumpsuit that always stands out. Desk, dinner, dancefloor – the right jumpsuit can do them all in one, but a heavenly velvet style is a worthy investment piece for added glamour. Slip on a party jacket and mirror-ball gold flats for extra pizzazz and watch the room swoon.
Jacket, £110, 8-24, Monsoon. Jumpsuit, £230, 6-16, Aspiga. Shoes, £85, 3-8, Dune London
SPEAK VOLUMES
There are no half measures during soiree season – and what better way to make an entrance than with unapologetic proportions? The new evening dress code is big impact, minimal effort, so turn up the volume with fabulous fulsome sleeves. The best way to handle volume? Reclaim the waist and tuck your top into a form-fitting silhouette, such as a pencil skirt or tailored trousers, to add balance and sharpness.
Blouse, £125, xs-l, Dream at Sister Jane. Skirt, £70, 8-24, Monsoon. Bag, £69, Phase Eight
ALL THE TRIMMINGS
Chic, timeless and a bona fide statement maker, no shade delivers a striking silhouette quite like black – but be sure to up the ante with contrasting textures, lavish little details and festive frivolities. Velvet, bows, ruffles, glitter, sparkle… more is more when it comes to an all-black ensemble.
Blazer, £119, 6-24, Autograph at Marks & Spencer. Skirt, £155, xs-l, Dream at Sister Jane. Hairband, £39, Phase Eight. Earrings, £16, Marks & Spencer. Pumps, £255, 3-9, Camilla Elphick
TARTAN ARMY
The festive season is all about classics: mulled wine, mince pies, carols, Auld Lang Syne and tartan, which always enjoys a merry resurgence around this time of year. Even if you’re not heading to the Highlands for Hogmanay, how could anyone resist the allure of this showstopping dress? Look directional rather than traditional, and team it with glittery heels.
Dress, £195, xs-l, By Iris. Hairband, £19.50, Oliver Bonas. Shoes, £180, 3-9, Wyse London. Dress, (left, just seen), £350, 6-18, Wyse London. Dress, (right, just seen), £340, 6-16, Cefinn
COMFORT & JOY
Mixing something cosy with something glamorous is a great ‘high-low’ combination – dressed up can be casual, and casual can be dressed up! Raise a glass to the season’s most spectacular skirt. Slouch a cream, chunky knitted jumper over the top of these silver Strictly-inspired sequins and you have the perfect hostess attire. FAB-U-LOUS.
Jumper, £22.50, xs-xl, F&F Clothing at Tesco. Skirt, £250, 6-18, Wyse London. Earrings, £27, & Other Stories. Heels, £295, 3-9, Russell & Bromle
