"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.

If you can have a look in Oliver Bnas or on their Wes site. Last year I got a sparkly t-shirt that was reasonably priced but it looked really elegant and went with jeans and some wedge heels and I did a smoky eye.

Sosandar have some really nice sparkly jumpers. I love the bow jumper but there's also one with an icicle as well as some with sequins.

www.sosandar.com/black-gold-sequin-bow-knit-jumper

Sparkly black tights are a good alternative to the black jeans/sparkle top or embellish/metallic jeans/ black top, but I would think that a simple black dress is probably better than the skirt from your work suit. What would you plan to wear on top?

I'd pair this silver skirt with a black sweater (ideally cashmere - Uniqlo have good value ones). Nails this seasons lace trend and not the usual sequins/jeans which can be ageing if not done carefully.

https://www.asos.com/topshop/topshop-metallic-lace-hem-midi-skirt-in-silver/prd/208353687#colourWayId-208353689

That’s nice, but I never know what shoes to pair with this kind of skirt. I feel like open toe heels are too cold!!

I’d wear knee high mid heel suede boots with the satin skirt or velvet bow sling backs depending on how dressy I wanted to look

Jeans and a sparkly top or if sparkle isn't your thing a plain top with a sparkly accessory.

I would go with a glam top and bling accessories.

I was staying in a hotel last December and there was a party on, so I watched the guests arrive. Every single woman over 50 was wearing a version of a sequined dress or black trousers and a sparkly top. Individually, they looked fine but in a group it looked like they were dressed for a Daily Mail Femail photo shoot...

Ankle boots are good in the winter! I have both of these pairs that would work well

https://www.massimodutti.com/gb/leather-high-heel-ankle-boots-l11122650?pelement=54371874&category=2131333

https://www.arket.com/en-gb/product/square-toe-ankle-boots-black-1302043001/?clickref=gi_CjwKCAiAzrbIBhA3EiwAUBaUdRZ6Pavy9drXrrwzJjzDYS42BDDnGZOagBMbMTpebYkHWedQNMKZZBoCcNQQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22168562292&gbraid=0AAAAABVcTKGhiC1Z86u_RmboAcB7LFuXl&gclid=CjwKCAiAzrbIBhA3EiwAUBaUdRZ6Pavy9drXrrwzJjzDYS42BDDnGZOagBMbMTpebYkHWedQNMKZZBoCcNQQAvD_BwE

I have a top kind of like this, would pair it with skinny jeans (I have some black glitter-y ones which would be first choice but any would do) and flat/low heeled boots and for me a fitted blazer (most people probably wouldn't need a blazer if indoors but I like my arms covered).

Dressy Casual to me means nice jeans/trousers and a pretty top and comfortable boots/shoes. Something with a touch of 'glitz' but that you can move around comfortably in but could also be thrown on as easy as trousers and a t-shirt. 'Casual' literally means 'relaxed and easy', once you start getting into dresses, skirts, shorts (in winter where they are not temperature appropriate or need layering) and stiletto heels etc... things don't feel all that casual anymore and start too look 'fussy' and 'overdressed'.

Oh thanks for the suggestions. Do they work with this kind of skirt? I would have to try it to see how it would look on me! It’s the kind of look I feel would work better on someone else rather than me 😅 xx

A sequin or silk and lace cami will look good with either of those jeans

More subtle glittery thin knits. H&M do these well -dusky pink and khaki. I own 2 summer sale versions in cream and grey which i bought at half price

I have just ordered these shimmering jeans from H&M and if they aren’t absolutely fabulous, I will cry.

www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1320293001.html

I would wear a comfy, favourite, flattering outfit... and these https://www.marksandspencer.com/pink-cocktail-drop-earrings/p/clp23048999?color=MULTI&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20011577753&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20014443268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bRtEcPteyWx2c_XCOqtJ2LKv&gclid=CjwKCAiAzrbIBhA3EiwAUBaUdf0Z3fn_0jTnGfdML8aqZyi2p48lCVsWbDC6WWVCm9Ez0wHFrWwxZBoCF1IQAvD_BwE

for the sparkle. Only £10, festive and sparkly. (actually I have some already similar that I would prob wear)

Was going to suggest the same!

get onto vinted,.
Sparkle the part of your body you are most content with.
Good legs- sparkly bottom half etc

DO NOT BUY NEW - there is so much on vinted !

I have to say I don't like any of these low heels'
Do trainers or proper heels

the burgundy sequin shorts are dreamy

I was going to suggest this, Ive seen it on a fb reel and looked nice. It’d look lovely with jeans. They also had matching shorts which I was thinking of buying to wear with tights on Christmas Day (with a plain top rather than the jacket!), I think they were £22.50 but I can’t find them online.

The shorts, we’ve been talking about them on another thread!

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/322354515

I would wear my silver mini skirt, ankle boots and a thin jumper or my slightly sparkly puff sleeve sweatshirt with trousers or a short skirt.

I love this but it’s not available anywhere near me, why can’t you buy it online?!

I am currently lusting after a pair of sequin leopard print trousers in Zara… says “coming soon” currently! I’d wear with a simple black top and let the trousers do the talking!