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Christmas parties outfits?

26 replies

BuddhaAtSea · 06/11/2022 09:27

I’ve been looking online for days now, please inspire me!
I have two parties in December, meal and a disco type of affair and lots of visits for Christmas drinks/canapés.

What are you wearing?

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BuddhaAtSea · 06/11/2022 21:55

@waltzingparrot thank you! I like both suggestions :)

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CointreauVersial · 07/11/2022 13:17

I've just ordered a couple of pairs of sequinned wide-leg trousers to try.

These in green.

These in black.

Haven't worked out the top half or footwear yet. Will probably end up returning them and wearing something tried and tested from the wardrobe. 🙄

Anne1066 · 01/12/2022 12:57

Hey I have found something at Bon, they currently have money off at Bonmarche its 20% off. Limited time so not sure when this will be on for. I got a lovely lace red dress, but if you like trousers and a top they have some nice colourful ones available. I like sparkling them up with great jewellery!

Christmas parties outfits?
Cranarc · 01/12/2022 18:37

CointreauVersial · 07/11/2022 13:17

I've just ordered a couple of pairs of sequinned wide-leg trousers to try.

These in green.

These in black.

Haven't worked out the top half or footwear yet. Will probably end up returning them and wearing something tried and tested from the wardrobe. 🙄

I've got the green ones. I like them; they are comfy and fit well. But they are a lot brighter than the picture suggests.

LuciferRising · 01/12/2022 19:31

The venue I'm off to is smart casual and I have no idea what to wear. I don't feel comfy in dressy clothes.

CointreauVersial · 01/12/2022 21:16

@Cranarc I absolutely loved the green sequin trousers, and ended up keeping them.

Perfect for the company Christmas party, and I will also be wearing them to ABBA Tribute which we're booked into just before Christmas.

CharlotteStreet · 02/12/2022 08:41

Any good? Just recommended it on a wedding thread to but I think it's surpringly versatile.

www.monsoon.co.uk/rachel-velvet-midi-dress-with-recycled-polyester-3416971014.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4aacBhCUARIsAI55maE86Cby5tUdILRbg48EFZDtRZsDNVEYkPGdyi83nLdPEc39v4K77UEaAisXEALw_wcB

beguilingeyes · 02/12/2022 10:30

This outfit from M&S in Champagne. I have a matching dress from Tesco a few years ago also.

www.marksandspencer.com/sequin-elasticated-waist-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60569014?color=GREEN#intid=carousel_FUNH_AT_PHOENIX-SIMILAR_TOP_PDP_16_0:962e0f19-7c4d-4b0e-84af-22a896f026f1

Anne1066 · 02/12/2022 12:28

LuciferRising · 01/12/2022 19:31

The venue I'm off to is smart casual and I have no idea what to wear. I don't feel comfy in dressy clothes.

Go comfy, but sparkle it up with accessories? Then you get to feel comfortable but also feel done up with the bag, shoes and jewellery?

BuddhaAtSea · 03/12/2022 10:33

I went to the first party of the season last night.
I wore a jumpsuit I found in TK maxx.
Everybody was glittery, made an effort. Glittery skirts with plain black tops or glittery tops with plain trousers/skirts looked amazing. Glittery dresses and jumpsuits.
The one thing to bare in mind is white/cream sparkly tops were abundant, made certain tables look like they were wearing uniforms, not sure why, but at least half the ladies wore what looked like the same top.
We had cream cheese filled vol au vents, really tasty, but if a blob falls on your sequin top there is no way you can clean it, seen quite a few stained tops. You can tell I don’t go out much 😂

Then we hit the wine good and proper and nobody cared 😂😂😂

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Rina66 · 03/12/2022 10:42

I've got rose gold sequins this year, which are lovely alternative to the white/champagne or black, very flattering to most skin tones too.

CharlotteStreet · 03/12/2022 11:47

We had cream cheese filled vol au vents, really tasty, but if a blob falls on your sequin top there is no way you can clean it, seen quite a few stained tops. You can tell I don’t go out much

This is why I tuck my napkin into my neck 😁

I'm wearing multi-coloured sequins this year. I reckon I could roll in ketchup and it wouldn't show ha ha.

Mumsnut · 03/12/2022 11:52

Rose gold sequins!! Where from? 🙏🏻

Littlemiss74 · 04/12/2022 09:28

Following for inspiration..

Rina66 · 04/12/2022 12:44

Mine's from here @Mumsnut but it's sold out

https://manamou.co.uk/products/sequin-kimono-rosegold?pos=11&&sid=29a97652c&ss=r&variant=44075306320187

This is similar though and in stock...

www.no-angel.co.uk/shop/shop-all/jackets-coats/rose-gold-sequin-long-jacket-3446/

Mumsnut · 04/12/2022 12:52

Thank you! That is SUCH a good colour

Rina66 · 04/12/2022 12:54

I'm hoping mine will work in the summer too, on holiday with white jeans, c white cami and rose gold jewellery?

Ginsmything · 04/12/2022 20:30

I was looking for a black sequin relaxed blazer but don’t want to spend too much on it, any ideas lovely people?

Rina66 · 05/12/2022 02:38

I saw sequin blazers today whilst shopping in Next (Rose) and M & S (Black) and they were both £68.

Juicylychee · 05/12/2022 10:24

Following

Mumsnut · 05/12/2022 13:46

Rina -definitely!

CrinchyGrinchy · 05/12/2022 15:08

Ginsmything · 04/12/2022 20:30

I was looking for a black sequin relaxed blazer but don’t want to spend too much on it, any ideas lovely people?

Try Vinted

Happyhappyeveryday · 05/12/2022 15:42

Leather trousers, black cami with pearl straps, velvet blazer and studded heels.