How to Shine through the Party Season

However we celebrate Christmas, it's always a pleasure to dress up for the occasion and bring some colour and sparkle into the darker days. Colours and sequins are key this year so make sure you choose your most fabulous colours and choose the right sequin pieces for you so that you will dazzle all through the festive season!

Red: this season's hottest colour

Red is perfect at this time of year as it brings energy and glamour to your winter wardrobe. A red dress makes a bold statement so if you like to be understated, it’s not for you. It is, without a doubt, this season’s favourite colour.

Which shade?
There is a shade of red for every colouring. Darker colourings can wear deep scarlet, a lighter geranium red works well for blondes, redheads can wear warm tomato red. Choose cool blue-reds for grey to white hair tones.


Gray & Osbourn have the perfect velvet cocktail dress to cover all festive occasions. The asymmetric full length dress at Next is a real showstopper.

Teal: a flattering shade for everyone


Teal can look particularly striking if it’s in the right shade for you and in a good fabric. Under the teal family you also have the beautiful Chinese blues and aquas which are flattering on many complexions. Wear them as dark or as light as your colouring will allow.

Which shade?
Darker colourings need a deeper shade but should choose satin or add some sparkle to lift it. It is very flattering on redheads, in any fabric. Find lighter shades if you are fair or grey/white; keep the fabric light too.

Teal becomes a real ‘wow’ colour in satin like this Geri Halliwell full length dress at Next. If all over chiffon is too much for you, find something with a sheer overlay or sleeve like this tunic dress at Fashion Union

Purple: opulent and fun

There is something about purple that says luxury. It also projects confidence and a bit of creativity. Wear it in sumptuous satin or rich velvet for opulent glamour. This colour also has a shade for everyone although the deeper tones are a great alternative to black as they have the same slimming effect.

Which shade?
Deep purple to aubergine for darker colourings, medium shades for redheads, violet and light periwinkles are best for blondes. Cool shades from purple to icy violet look fabulous against white/grey hair.

Add interest with a jacquard texture in satin like the Kaliko dress opposite. The dramatic Pierce 11 Fionda purple tiered maxi dress at Debenhams oozes red carpet elegance.

Sequins: a winter must-have

Sequins are like little rays of sunshine in the winter but how much of them you want to wear will depend on your personal preferences and what suits you.

All over sequin
If you are going to invest in a sequin dress then you need to be confident that you look good in it. Choose the right style and an appropriate length. Smaller sequins are easier to wear and less rigid on curvy figures than the bigger paillettes. The Republic Miso dress is high glam but the long sleeves keep it elegant.

Separates and embellishment
You want the sequins to set off your outfit so you might choose a simple top, a little shrug or find something with embellishment on it. Do remember that sequins will be the most eye-catching part of your outfit so be sure to wear them on a flattering part of your body! The Gray & Osbourn black sequin top is simple but effective.

Which shade?
Consider your skin tone: warmer skin tones are better with gold, bronze and copper shades. Cool, pinkish skin tones look better in silver, white or black. Alternatively, find sequins in one of your best colours.



Dazzled by the choice? Contact Sue to find out how she can help you choose the best colours and styles for you this party season.
 

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