'Sparkles' dress code

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I'm going to a party next weekend and the dress code is 'sparkles'! This obviously fills my heart with fear as I have nothing, even vaguely, sequined.

I need a complete outfit (either a dress or top/skirt) and want to spend around £25. I'm a size 16/18 - tall with an hourglass body type.

Please help?!

How about this? It's sparkly but not too sparkly

https://www.bonprix.co.uk/products/glittery-party-dress//A-952594418?utmsource=GoogleProductList&utmmmedium=GoogleProductList&utmcampaign=WomenssDressesPartyDresses&utmmcontent=952594&nscampaign=WomenssDressesPartyDresses&nssmchannel=PLA&nssource=GoogleProductList&nsslinkname=952594&nsfee=0&catreqmedia=B0647&ordermedia=B0637&name=25PERCENTCREDIT&orderoffercode=KSEP&entry=3

Could you wear a 'plain' outfit and accessorise with sparkles?

• Your 'blingiest' jewellery

• Glittery (eye?) make up

• Sequined/glittery scarf, belt or shoes

Asos should have some budget friendly tops/dresses if you want to go for the all over approach!

Could you wear a 'plain' dress that you already have with sparkly shoes and jewellery?

Could you just wear a quite bling statement necklace? Sequins could be tricky to find if they're not in fashion and they might not be your cup of tea anyway. I wonder what they have in mind?

Sorry poppins cross posted.

I've seen some fab glitter shoes around, maybe do that?

www.boohoo.com/boutique-naya-sequin-chiffon-bodycon-dress/DZZ99984.html?color=105

www.boohoo.com/izzy-embellished-plunge-t-shirt/DZZ64721.html?color=105

www.boohoo.com/plus-lily-festival-sequin-dress/PZZ89797.html?color=144

www.boohoo.com/plus-emily-plunge-sequin-shift-dress/PZZ92258.html?color=105

These might be of no use to you but I thought I'd have a little look for you whilst I was on there anyway! Sorry if they're crap, sparkly is hard to find in the summer, love a good embellishment/sequin in December.

Good luck

Do you have a lovely plain dress you'd be happy to wear that you could accessorise with mad costume jewellery?

I once spray painted black high heels with glitter hairspray for a party it came off reasonable well although I wouldn't risk it on my best LK Bennett's.

You can also get nice blingy bolero jackets to go over a plain dress.

Also worth a look at charity shops - they're often good for affordable bling.

Have a look at this months Cosmo - there is a short article on wearing sequins/sparkles

Thank you all for suggestions so far!

I have humongous feet so glittery shoes, while a great idea, might be tricky! I've already scoured the charity shops but might have a look for some sparkly accessories online - I think I have a plain black dress but it's long sleeved and quite wintry...

hippy and dipping thank you for those links - particularly the boo hoo £12 number. Anyone know how sizing comes up in boo hoo?

Thanks again

I've found boohoo to be 'true to size'