THE PARTY'S HERE
You don't need to go out to get dressed up
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OLIVIA DURIE
All dressed up with nowhere to go? Nice. Because sometimes the best parties happen at home. It’s when the Betwixtmas wine and cheese night with your friends turns into a kitchen karaoke. It’s the low-key New Year’s Eve with plenty of fizz and none of the travel chaos. You still need your outfit to get you in the celebratory mood, though. A little sparkle here, a touch of shimmer there. Take these looks for example.
 The one-shoulder top It’s a simple black top, but we made it special. A one-shoulder neckline was a great start, but that chain strap? Perfection. Wear it with a denim maxi skirt and it’ll strike that ideal balance of dressed up and dressed down for making cocktails at home. |  The sequin set We’re always in the mood for a bit of sparkle at this time of year. Ok, this is more than a bit, but the deep wine colour of our sequinned top and skirt means you can’t have too much. We’ll be teaming it with comfy flats. And probably a glass of red and a cheese board. It’s Christmas, after all. |
 The subtle sparkle Subtly sparkly knitwear is right up our street – it’s that perfect mix of laid-back and special. And the slightly fluted sleeves of our Lorine jumper look so chic, especially with a black mini skirt. This one’s for having the family round to dinner. |  The sequin number Throwing a New Year’s Eve party? This sequin dress is the perfect look for the hostess. It has a relaxed fit so you can dance, sit, top up drinks and all that, while the all-over sparkle sets the tone for the midnight countdown. We’ll be adding a pair of flat boots (and maybe our sheepskin slippers later on). |
 The chic shirt The festive season is full on, so it’s important to have those pieces that make you feel relaxed and comfortable but still look chic. Our Jo shirt is one of them. It’s made of lustrous crepe in a classic slim fit, and looks so good with trousers and big earrings for when you’ve got people coming over. |  The metallic trousers They’re as easy as joggers but they’re so ready for celebrations – our Reva wide-leg trousers are great for throwing on on Boxing Day. You can comfortably do stuff in them, or you can sit around with your loved ones and finish off the leftover food and drink from the big day. Sounds good to us. |