Christmas party outfit for women – sequin sleeve dress, gold block heels & glitter clutch

Where it fits

The office Christmas party, a festive dinner, New Year's Eve or any evening that calls for a bit of sparkle. Because the sequins sit only on the sleeves, the dress feels festive without being too much for a restaurant or a bar.

How the pieces work together

The dress does most of the work: black keeps it sleek, the gold sequin sleeves bring the party. Gold is then repeated twice more, in the glitter block heels and in the small clutch, so the outfit looks planned from top to toe. The silver drop earrings add a cooler shine near the face and stop the look from becoming all gold. Block heels are the key choice here: they look dressy but stay comfortable through a long evening of standing and dancing.

Fit notes

A bodycon dress should sit close without pulling across the hips; if you are between sizes, the larger one usually looks smoother. Check the length with the heels on. Sequin sleeves can feel a little stiff at first, so try lifting your arms before the night to make sure the fit is comfortable.

Alternatives

Already have a black dress? Add the gold heels, the clutch and the drop earrings and you have the same look. For a colder evening, a long black coat goes over everything. If gold is not your colour, silver heels and a silver clutch work just as well with black.

Care

Sequins do not like the washing machine. Follow the care label, hand wash or spot clean where it allows, and hang the dress to dry. Store the clutch in a dust bag so the glitter does not rub off.