In this guest piece, stylist Tanya Grimson gives us the heads up on the best party wear options for the festive season from Littlewoods Ireland.
With Christmas approaching at the speed of a turbo train it’s undoubtedly time to start thinking about your impending festive socials, like casual drinks with friends, office parties or more formal black tie events. With all that in mind I have set about creating a definitive Christmas party collection of ‘save versus spend’ pieces; so if you have the budget to spend, there are plenty of options but if you want to just update last year’s dress with some show stopping accessories, there is plenty to choose from without blowing your budget!
Firstly if you’re attending an office party and really want to dress to impress, choose one of these seasonal beauties; this
vibrant red full skirt lace dress from Definitions and if you can afford to splurge then add these killer
studded stillettos from Carvela for a modern interpretation.
If you’re on a budget you can still make an impact with this sequin embellished skirt dress from definitions. It’s not only demure but also seasonally appropriate with its
sparkly skirt, add some
red hot court shoes to finish the look - all for under €100!
For the real fashionista who likes to set her own style rules, opt for this stunning peplum jumpsuit. Add an oversized necklace or drop earrings
such as these for the perfect party look – all for only €74!
If you’re saving for something really big over Christmas and already have your ideal LBD just sitting in your wardrobe waiting for the right accessories, then choose to spend your money on these extremely funky and on trend cut away
ankle boots from Carvela. I love their modern cut and neon sole which would instantly transform a simple LBD into a statement outfit. Complete this knock out look with a
statement necklace such as this from Oasis,
If you have a few informal social gatherings over the festive season, here are a few pieces that will tick all boxes, from more formal family events, to drinks with friends. If you fancy a little bit of a splurge then this complete look will not only cater for all styles of parties but can be used as separates time and time again. This sequin Love Label blouson dress, has ‘fun’ written all over it; its batwing sleeves are great for the arm conscious but if you have legs like Caroline Flack this skirt will give your pins the chance to shine. Add these fantastic shoes with
spiral heels from Dune and fold over
oversized clutch bag from French Connection
For an extended family affair, this
Holly Willoughby dress ticks all the right boxes with its classic fit that will complement and streamline all shapes and sizes and is sure to impress the in-laws!
And last but not least, if you have a black tie function to attend, I know finding the right style evening dress can be daunting, but panic not, I have hand-chosen two knock-out styles that I believe will create impact statements on the night leaving you with nothing but compliments and questions on where you got your dress? The
lace panel dress from Definitions, is just stunning and it comes in a variety of colours from beautiful and seasonal plum to festive red. The real beauty about this is that it doesn’t require too much styling due to the intricacy of the front lace panel, making it a real savings piece. But if you want to splurge then opt for this equally impactful floor length style
from Coast, which has a beautiful lace back and front side split which can give you the opportunity to do your best Angelina Jolie impression! Add some large drop earrings, and a cocktail ring
such as this and you are ready to set the room alight.
Make sure to keep checking the site over the coming days and weeks as there will be lots of Christmas promotions, offers, discounts and surprises awaiting you in the run up to party season.
But in the meantime, I hope you find what you’re looking for, have fun doing it, and most of all happy shopping!
Talk soon
Tx
Have the Perfect Christmas with Littlewoods Ireland
