I think I've found my Christmas party dress!

[CainInThePunting]

I'm so very excited. Can't wait for it to arrive.

topvintage.net/en/vintage-retro/50s-twinkle-sequin-pencil-dress-in-black?

I'm hoping its sparkly enough to be ok for the season but not so OTT that I can't wear it to parties the rest of the year.

I plan to wear it with either black or nude courts and keep jewellery simple, just a pair of pearl drop earrings. Perhaps a simple bracelet.

What colour on the legs? I was thinking opaques would be more comfortable in December weather but nude hold ups might look better.

What do the style gurus think?

Gorgeous dress Cain. I am a massive opaques fan but I am definitely not a style guru, so I'm not the right person to advise you. I'm sure someone else will be along soon.

Enjoy your party!

That would look dead sexy with sheer black stockings.

That's lovely. I'm not sure about nude tights, have never found 'The Ones' the way I have with opaques. I'd team it with some Topshop 100 denier tights, simple black courts with a tiny clutch. No jewellery.

Nice dress but because it's totally sequinned I doubt you'd be able to wear it often except in dcember.

Thanks for the comments.

Totally agree re outside of December, it would really depend on the event. I don't have that many any über glam invites outside of the festive period but you never know!

I will have to try both options re leg covering and see what feels best.

Hadn't even though about a clutch... Off to trawl t'net.

I wouldn't wear opaques with that, its a very sexy dress and don't think would look right. I'd go for sheer black tights and a huge clutch. No jewellery.

Oooh - that's a great dress 39 weeks pregnant and INSANELY jealous

If it sits below the knee, I'd go for nude stockings / tights and a black shoe.

off to look at tent dresses to hide inevitable postpartum fat

Only one black shoe?

Agree with nude tights/stocking/legs. It's a gorgeous dress but I think with black tights of any denier it runs the risk of looking witchy

This is why I shouldn't hand out style / fashion advice.

Wow - stunning dress, I agree with sheer black stockings/tights and seriously who cares that you can only wear the dress in December!

Wow, lovely dress! You will turn heads, I'm sure!

Another vote for nude or sheer black tights. I think opaques might be too much black and will create a very solid silhouette. Maybe try the dress on with all types (and then post photos on here so we can help you decide)?

Definitely a clutch bag, killer heels and simple jewellery. Don't fight the neckline of the dress; earring and bracelet may be better. If it was me, I might be tempted to add a pop of colour with shoes/bag/jewellery or maybe a nice shawl or wrap. Something Christmassy, like a rich red or silver or gold?

I might wear simple drop earrings actually but that's all. And berry coloured nail polish. I actually really love that dress and if it wasn't for my stomach is order it myself!

Agree sheer black tights, possibly with seams...

I would wear with naked legs or black opaque and probably high heeled ankle boots
If naked legs you could go naked shoes but I'm bored to death by that personally

I wouldn't wear any jewellery except for a diamond stud earring
I would have deliberately undone hair...so if it is blow dried and long a bit of dry shampoo in it and a shake to make the whole look less froufrou
( I think people can look overdone easily especially in all sequins but can also look fantastic if not too perfect and Christmas tree)

Lush dress!

Meant to update this at the weekend.

Well, unless you like your dresses 'Carol Vorderman' snug then definitely size up!
I have about four weeks of strict 5:2ing and fanatical exercise ahead of me otherwise I will not be able to eat at the 'do'!

But it's gorgeous so it's a keeper.
The sequins are minuscule, about 2mm across.
The only thing that made me a bit worried is that the sequins are on the inside of the hem too, I'm worried they will snag any tights in which case I may have to consider fake tan.
Never managed to work that look before...

Love the dress! Personally would do bare legs with a layer of fake tan and black shoes. I don't really like nude shoes with black sparkle...

I'm sure you will look gorgeous, thanks for introducing me to a new site! 😊

Nothing to add... but i love that website, i want to order about a million things and good prices to. I have a do in Jan where i will need a suitable dress and i think i have found where i will buy it from. Many thanks

How quickly do they ship? If I order tonight would it arrive by Saturday?!

I ordered on the Friday and I think it arrived on the Monday or Tuesday, you might find you're too late to get it Saturday. Sorry

Thanks, I'll keep looking - sadly I'm not a size 10!