"casual Christmas sparkle" work party dress code

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Please help me find something suitable! Work do in a bar in central London. Dress code is casual Christmas sparkle whatever the hell that means.

I do normally love dressing up for a party but on the flip side sort of relieved I don't need to be on the hunt for a new party dress. I think most colleagues will be pretty casual. Any suggestions of what to wear? I'd like to feel like I've made a bit of an effort, without looking out of place.

Love & Roses have a lot of lovely bits - OP have a look at the Partywear section on the Next website. So many lovely options ❄️

This sequined bodysuit and wide leg jeans were my first thought. With a simple black blazer.

https://www.mangooutlet.com/si/en/p/women/tops/sequin-bodysuit-with-sweetheart-neckline_77069064

Or maybe a velvet top and wide leg trousers?

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/cristine-batwing-sequin-knitted-jumper-100126569303.html?utmsource=google&utmsourceplatform=googleads&utmmedium=cpc&utmcampaign=NESTPhaseEightUKENBoFShoppingBrand&utmid=22580106175&utmcontent=agid183528896367-ad753262295702&network=g&device=m&targetid=pla-293946777986&utmtpl=live&gadsource=1&gadcampaignid=22580106175&gbraid=0AAAAADumyC9WtA9g0ys5-iErRpaRVLDqf&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrLPkmdvWkAMVjZpQBh0nlw5jEAQYAiABEgIhdfDBwE

This is nice, not too over the top with the sparkle, wear with jeans and heeled boots and earrings.

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/becca-sequin-knit-dress-22254605012.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NEST_PhaseEight_UK_EN_BoF_Shopping_Brand&utm_id=22580106175&utm_content=agid_183528896367-ad_753262295702&network=g&device=m&targetid=pla-293946777986&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22580106175&gbraid=0AAAAADumyC9WtA9g0ys5-iErRpaRVLDqf&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItuiQ6tvWkAMVUpNQBh39tT1SEAQYASABEgISz_D_BwE

This is a bit more sparkly but still not over the top. Nice with tights and a kitten heel.

Love that top! Would not consider it casual Christmas sparkle though… x

Next have a lot of nice dressy clothes at the moment. I've just got this little jacket to wear with a silver or gold top and black jeans:

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su701623/h15538

This and black jeans. It’s lovely IRL roandzo.com/products/bronze-sparkle-knit-t-shirt?srsltid=AfmBOorc9w6m2KBvPZsChj3CGT-CgsOu64xKLKUlUt0HymkznxDfWvPk

I just went into Marks & Spencer's this morning (quite a large branch) and there are loads of things that would fit the bill!
Everything from full on party sequins to smart sparkle, like tailored trousers with subtle sparkle. I bought a gorgeous mini skirt that was tweed and sparkly but not overly Christmassy so could be worn in other winter seasons. Lots of different items that you could wear again.

Another idea is to buy sparkly black tights – again from Marks & Spencer although I'm sure loads of other shops have them – and pair with your usual work skirt suit.

Jeans and a nice top is fine if you are going to get changed or if jeans are ok in your office. If it's day to evening then a satin or leather skirt, boots and nice top.

Something like this waistcoat could really turn a more office outfit into evening wear.

https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/charming-velvet-waistcoat-wj769#colour=457

I absolutely love this skirt and the model shows how it would also look more casual, but it could also look more dressed up.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su516168/at6296

Casual-but-sparkly jumpsuit? If you like something a bit different.

maisonwanda.com/products/starburst-jumpsuit

also Sainsbury's/TU have some great, cheap sequin and velvet things, I was led astray on here and now seem to own a velvet trouser suit, and a sequinned pair of trousers with matching top

This is also a good idea! I’m thinking of buying a plain black shift dress and glamming it up with sparkly or printed tights!

I’ve just come across this

https://thestyleattic.co.uk/collections/new-in/products/rhinestone-co-ord-black

I've recently bought a dark purple sparkly cardigan from Asda. It's not often I see something I like so much.

It's absolutely gorgeous, doesn't make me overheated (important, as I'm menopausal), and as the sequins are tiny it isn't garish. The colour is perfect on me.

It's part of a sparkly collection, of three colours (plum, pale gold, and silver) of cardigan with pockets and short-sleeved top/jumper. In order to qualify for a special offer I bought the gold jumper (the photos don’t do them justice, they're much nicer IRL), which I feel is more overtly festive, so I'll wear that to work closer to Christmas. Sparkly enough to say festive, but not too blingy for daytime/work.k

I saw this in M & S yesterday, really lovely in real life and not too expensive, it was quite structured almost like a little jacket

I bought this recently. It's a fairly casual jumper dress, I wear it to the office. It doesn't really show in the picture, but the sparkles are tiny rainbowy sequins. It's very pretty.

https://www.crewclothing.co.uk/womens/clothing-and-accessories/womens-dresses-and-skirts/cara-knitted-glitterball-dress-red-wxj151/

I’d do a midi sequin skirt and cashmere/ thin merino jumper or top or fancy top and plainer bottoms - a mix.

Tesco F&F Sequin Jacket is 25% off making it under £25. Also in Burgundy. I was tempted not that I need any more sparkly tops since I have collected quite a few Jan Sale bargains over the years. It's cropped and you need to wear a camisole type vest underneath it.

I've got a black sequin pencil skirt that I wheel.out every Christmas, either with a fine knit sweater for casual or crop top for a night out.

Womens Black Diamante Kitten Heel Ankle Boots | Peacocks

Maybe a dress with these sparkly boots

How could one not feel out of place? Dressing up is for oneself to see.

This is our Christmas party code too. I'm wearing a long sleeved vneck sequin body suit with wide leg black trousers and a boxy burgundy blazer/jacket.

Have a look at George in asda - lots of sequin stuff at very cheap prices - I can’t post link but google sequin once you’re on their site and loads come up. I’d personally get one of their tops and wear with black jeans/trousers and boots