Nowhere Does Party Clothes Quite Like Zara—and These Pieces Prove It
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Party season is quickly creeping up—whether you're ready to admit it or not. Those office Christmas parties are getting earlier and earlier, not to mention the many other festive occasions which seem to fill every free moment of your diary from 1 December onwards. (That's next week, by the way. Scary, huh?) With the weather cooling down and the nights drawing in, rather than getting downbeat about it all, we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate the best bit of the oncoming season: the clothes. It's not every day that you get to wear head-to-toe sequins, now is it?
The key to not letting party dressing seem stressful is to be prepared. Believe it or not, that means starting to think sequins now, before all the best bits sell out. Luckily the high street has just had all its new drops, which include some pretty major party pieces we don't feel at all guilty adding to basket. Obviously, Zara is our go-to as much as it is yours, so we've rounded up the 33 pieces from its new campaign we'll actually be wearing on repeat for the next month. Whether you're a full-on sequinned-dress kind of girl or a "jeans and a nice top" fan, this new collection has so many good options we've already seen popping up on Instagram.
Keep scrolling to see our top picks and for some tips on how to make those sparkly dresses work for now and beyond.
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This shade of red says festive like nothing else. Wear with knee-high tan leather boots and a checked blazer now and with the heels above for the office party.
It is sparkle season, after all, and this dress has "Christmas party" written all over it.
A going-out top that will be just as appropriate once the new year arrives.
This would work just as well for a black-tie event as it will over a pair of straight-leg denim jeans and heels.
Add these to any outfit to elevate your look from daytime to evening.
For those who'd rather keep their outfits minimal, a statement accessory works just as well to add a little festive flair.
Not for the faint-hearted. Tone down the fuschia sequins with a white polo neck and black knee-high boots for now. Add a black oversized blazer and heels come Christmas.
Have you ever seen a more festive shoe? Wear these with, well, anything really.
This dress is giving us major Studio 54 vibes. The perfect piece to dance the night away in.
If you hate the classic black, red and green partywear palette, this dress is the one for you.
Such a pretty evening bag that looks way more expensive than it really is.
Feathers are a great alternative to sequins if you're not keen on sparkle but still want to feel fancy.
This statement skirt would look just as good with a black polo-neck knit as a silk cami, depending on how dressed up you want to look.
The festive update to summer's biggest shoe trend: the strappy sandal.
The minidress is back and seems to be all everyone in the Who What Wear UK offices wants to buy at the moment. This party perfect style would look great with knee-high boots.
Mini bags are having a moment and this one feels particularly appropriate for the party season.
If you're not into sequins, velvet is a great alternative for the festive season.
This metallic material reminds us of Kate Moss partying in the '90s, and who doesn't have that as their ultimate goal when dressing up?
If the sequins weren't already enough, this dress also comes in the colour of the season. That's double points for festive dressing.
A great high street alternative to By Far's popular Rachel bag that Monikh has recently been spotted with.
You've heard of the 'going-out-top,' but allow us to introduce you to the 'going-out-trouser.'
Next, see more of the best party dresses for 2019.
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Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for the Who What Wear brand.
Emily has worked for Who What Wear UK since 2020 in a myriad as roles, spanning from contributing editor and branded content editor. Now, she holds the position of affiliate editor and is responsible for the brand’s overall affiliate strategy, ideation and content execution. Working closely with Who What Wear UK’s affiliate manager, Emily has been instrumental in securing and nourishing brand partnerships, surpassing her goals as standard. Leading the team in tentpole shopping moments including Black Friday and Peak Trading, with Emily’s guidance and leadership, team Who What Wear is in a stronger affiliate position than ever before.
Prior to joining the Who What Wear team, Emily served as YOU Magazine’s acting fashion editor where she managed the fashion team and oversaw all fashion content output for the fast-paced weekly title. Emily is a stylist in her own right, having worked with a slew of VIP clients including writer and television personality, Elizabeth Day, as well as styling and art directing several celebrity cover shoots for glossy print publication, Grazia. Her adept fashion knowledge means brands regularly sought out to work with her as a consultant: previously she has developed marketing and content plans for brands for Cocoon and Edge of Ember. Before entering the industry, Emily obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with International Study from Nottingham University. Fun fact: Emily spent a year studying in America which saw her join a sorority during her time there.
When she’s not working or tracking down the chicest, new-in items to share with our audience, you’ll find Emily bestowing her East London home with her stylish flair, reading everything from the classics to cowboy romance novels and escaping to the country with husband, baby boy and dog, Roo, whenever she can.
Emily is currently on maternity leave.
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