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Paint The Town Red In These Stylish Party Ensembles

’Tis the season for a touch of razzle-dazzle.
Published: December 20, 2024
The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing
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The festive season is upon us, with Christmas and New Year’s Eve just around the corner. As our social calendars brim with lively cocktail parties, cosy soirées, and glamorous black-tie events, it’s the perfect moment to don your most dazzling outfits and dance into the night. Whether you’re embracing high-shine glamour or opting for a sleek, androgynous edge, this curated selection of party looks offers endless style inspiration.

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THE LBD

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Nothing epitomises elegance quite like a little black dress. Timeless and endlessly versatile, this wardrobe essential is available in a variety of styles, from minimalist sophistication to playful, embellished designs.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Embroidered double satin mini dress, $6,400, PRADA.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing


Lace-trimmed halter neck taffeta minidress, $730, SELF-PORTRAIT.

Fia mini dress, $658, 16ARLINGTON via Farfetch.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

1969 Gold nano bag strass, $2,450, RABANNE.

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COCKTAIL EXTRAVAGANCE

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Turn heads and make an unforgettable entrance with these dazzling gowns and show-stopping sequined ensembles.

Sequined minidress, $1,074, DAVID KOMA via Mytheresa.

Petal paillette cocktail dress, $6,092, OSCAR DE LA RENTA (via Farfetch).

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Verity 100 embellished satin sandals, $1,995, JIMMY CHOO.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Embellished satin clutch, $1,100, DRIES VAN NOTEN via Mytheresa.

SUITED UP

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For the women seeking a seamless transition from desk to drinks.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Single-breasted velour jacket, $6,700, MIU MIU.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Trousers with leather detailing, $1,430, TOD'S.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Emilia Mary Jane ballerina shoes, $510, STUART WEITZMAN via Farfetch.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Valentino Garavani loco small shoulder bag in laminated calfskin with jewel logo, $3,100, VALENTINO.

CASUAL GLAM

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After all, what’s more stylish than arriving in an outfit that exudes effortless sophistication?

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Boa feather-trimmed jersey top, $297, COPERNI via Mytheresa.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Danielle high-rise straight jeans, $675, KHAITE via Mytheresa.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Reversible Anagram belt in smooth calfskin, $790, LOEWE.

The ELLE Guide To Party Dressing

Sunrise shoulder bag, $1,533, THE ATTICO via Farfetch.

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