Party Wear December 2023

Tue 05 Dec 2023

Party Wear 2023

Here are some outfits I've pulled together to hopefully inspire you for any upcoming events you may have during this festive period. Please remember to shop your wardrobe first, using these outfits as inspiration. If you do need to get a new outfit, then perhaps renting something from one of the various fashion rental businesses would be a solution. If you are local to Cambridge then you should definitely contact Mandy and Abi from Neon Leo, I have included a couple of their pieces available to rent in the outfits below. Alternatively, shopping preloved is another great, sustainable way to buy a party outfit. My next suggestion would be to shop local and I have included a couple of items from Iris & Violet, who are an independent shop in Cambridge and Stamford. They have great fashion items but also have some lovely gifts and homeware pieces, so please go and have a look in their shop.

These images have all been taken from Pinterest, which is a great starting point for any outfit inspiration.

Reds, blacks, metallics, sheer fabrics and dark based floral prints are all key trend statements that I have highlighted in my recent Autumn Winter 23 trend presentations and these are all perfect for party and evening wear. You can also never go wrong with a velvet piece over christmas either, especially in a lovely rich jewel tone. 

Outfit 1

Cream short fleece jacket, Iris and Violet, £160

Black sheer shirt with tie, Mango, £49.99

Pewter sequin trousers, Zara, £49.99

Chandelier drop earrings, John Lewis, £30.00

Black clutch bag, John Lewis, £49

Black court shoe with mesh, Sosander, £79

Outfit 2

Black tux blazer, River Island, £75

Black lace trim cami, Mango, £17.99

Red satin skirt, Selected Femme via Trouva, £70

Faceted crystal necklace, Mango, £17.99

Demi crystal mini bucket bag, Reiss, £148

Black heeled sandal, Steve Madden, £120

Outfit 3

Fur coat, Mint Velvet, £199

Metallic thread dress, Zara, £35.99

Gold hoop earrings, Monica Vinader, £150

Burgundy velvet clutch, John Lewis, £39

Gold stiletto heel, Coast, £39.20

This dress is a very open thread, so will need to be layered over a slip dress or if you are feeling brave then a pair of tight shorts and a crop top would also look incredible.

Outfit 4

Sequin top, Iris and Violet, £40

Velvet wide leg trousers, Next, £42

Ballet flats, Massimo Dutti, £99.95

Silver dome earrings, Mejuri, £98

Black clutch bag, Dune, £90

Outfit 5

Black cashmere rollneck, Artket, £179

Navy sequin skirt, Needle and Thread via Neon Leo, £41.25 to rent for 4 days

Black knee high leather sock boots, & Other Stories, £239

Silver clutch bag, Hobbs, £75

Crystal drop earrings, Astrid & Miyu, £95

Outfit 6

Rose print dress, Queens of Archive via Neon Leo, £78 to rent for 4 days

Barely there black sandals, Mint Velvet, £119

Gold hoop earrings, Monica Vinader, £150

Black clutch bag, John Lewis, £49

Let me know which is your favourite outfit and if you manage to pull something together from your existing wardrobe inspired by these outfits, then please tag me in any photos.

Nerys x