After a yr of extra trials and tribulations than anybody cares to recollect, few would disagree that 2022 ought to exit with a bang.
On the subject of social gathering dressing, nothing provides extra bang in your buck than sequins. On the subject of standing out, they’re peerless. On the subject of embracing the social gathering spirit, they’re as efficient and effervescent as champagne. And this yr, they’re one of the vital in style seems to be of the season.
Black attire are all the time in style for events however there has by no means been a greater argument for embracing color. Whereas it’s tempting to decide on a secure hue when purchasing for sequins — they’re loud sufficient already with out including fuchsia into the combination — to enter the true spirit of the New Yr’s Eve Social gathering, in any other case generally known as Out Out, it pays to go daring.
And also you’ll be spoilt for selection, each by way of funds (as soon as expensive, sequins at the moment are accessible at a snip from all the large Excessive Avenue manufacturers) and designs.
And also you’ll be spoilt for selection, each by way of funds (as soon as expensive, sequins at the moment are accessible at a snip from all the large Excessive Avenue manufacturers) and designs
Attire run the gamut from mini to maxi, in types that vary from easy sleeveless shifts to extra voluminous creations with full skirts and dramatic bell sleeves (take a look at the stripy quantity, £40, from Debenhams).
An alternate solution to do night glamour is with out baring any flesh (Warehouse’s silver quantity, £89, is a winner). And if a costume feels too OTT, contemplate a jumpsuit (£25, River Island) or a pair of wide- leg trousers. No matter your selection, hold your equipment easy — it doesn’t pay to compete with sequins.
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Design Doubles
This week FUCHSIA PLATFORMS
Fuchsia satin with a crystal-adorned ankle strap, these Versace platforms (£1,100, net-a-porter.com) epitomise the unashamed decadence for which the Italian style home is understood. However fear not, ankle-breakers these aren’t. That mentioned, we’d advise towards working for the bus in them . . .
Fuchsia satin with a crystal-adorned ankle strap, these Versace platforms (left) (£1,100, net-a-porter.com) epitomise the unashamed decadence for which the Italian style home is understood. Designed with those that don’t journey solely by taxi in thoughts, these dupes (proper) (£59.99, mango.com)
If spending 4 figures on footwear isn’t one thing you’d do, even in the event you received the lottery, Mango has stepped in. Designed with those that don’t journey solely by taxi in thoughts, these dupes (£59.99, mango.com) have a barely decrease platform whereas nonetheless injecting loads of Cher-esque glamour.
THEN & WOW
Laura Whitmore: The ladies who look higher now than ever earlier than
BACK in 2009, the TV presenter was just a little heavy-handed with the eyeliner and forehead pencil, which made her peepers look small. Whereas the shimmering lipstick does nothing to boost her pout.
CUT to as we speak and Laura’s blue eyes are expertly framed by a wash of bronze eyeshadow and evenly outlined however fuller brows. The side-parting lends pure classic glamour, as does the proper pink lip.
Laura Whitmore: The ladies who look higher now than ever earlier than
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