All Dressed Up: 5 styling inspo to nail festive party dressing

Fashion

This festive season calls for a dress code that calls for luxurious femininity with a side of drama, from tactile layering to confident minimalism. This is your masterclass on party dressing.

Sheer Delight

This look is about controlled expert layering. New Arrivals’ sheer cape floats over tailored separates for softness and drama. The bralette and trousers feel intentional, not exposed. Saint Laurent heels keep it sharp and rich while a Bottega Veneta necklace adds sculptural polish. It reads festive, modern, and quietly seductive.

Winter Whites

Sleek and sculptural, opt for a chic all-white ensemble for intimate get-togethers or for the NYE countdown. The peplum silhouette defines the waist and makes it look modern. Make the attire celebratory and add in luxe finishing touches such as Paris Texas’s metallic mules that deliver serious high shine and Johanna Ortiz’s chandelier earrings for maximum style impact.

To the Max

This is holiday dressing with confidence. Strong shoulders do the work, so styling should normally but kept to a minimum, but this holiday season? Go bold or go home. Saint Laurent’s mini dress is a golden metallic hue that does the heavy lifting here, while Amina Muaddi’s burgundy heels add depth without competing. Zebra brings just enough drama for the season. Skip a necklace and focus on bold earrings. A sleek hairstyle keeps the look polished, modern, and party-ready.

Lace is More

Sheer lace works best when treated with restraint. Keep the silhouette long and clean, then add a leather jacket for contrast and warmth from Nour Hammour. Skip heavy layers underneath and accessorise with Saint Laurent heels to sharpen the look. Let statement earrings do the talking – this pair from Cult Gaia adds a burst of festive sparkle without excess. This look thrives at candlelit dinners at night.

Well Leathered

Keep a monochromatic look interesting and style it with a pair of red-hot, vintage-inspired earrings from Valére and sky-high metallic heels from Alaia. Layer with a luxe patent leather pair of zip-up gloves from Arakii with a hint of zebra print for a sophisticated touch.

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