Whether you opt for a nice top and trousers, or pop on a smart Christmas sweater, these are the pieces that will form the backdrop of your festive season wardrobe …
Featured Image; Ulla Johnson.
Often, dressing up to go out out in December can be impractical. Glitzy statement tops, with larger-than-life shoulders or sleeves are the perfect juxtaposition to comfortable jeans and trousers. Pile on crystal jewellery (the season’s must-have accessory) and put on those heels you’ve been itching to wear.
JEANS AND A NICE TOP
Gold blouse, The Vampire’s Wife, €898; www.matchesfashion.com
Silver Montella tinsel sweater, Gestuz, €139; www.zalando.ie.
Cream V-neck sweater vest, €295, at Cos, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.
Silver Gilroy sequin polo-neck sweater, Pinko, €295, at Harvey Nichols, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16.
Grey check wideleg trousers, Elena Mirò, €215, at Arnotts.
Ink Alina straight-leg jeans, Victoria Beckham, €450, at Brown Thomas.
CHRISTMAS JUMPERS
What makes a festive sweater? Quirky pattern, fabulous texture, and lots of embellishment. Take your styling cues from the Chanel AW22 collection and layer a multitude of sparkling brooches on a pretty sweater or cardigan.
Image; Chanel
Camel cable-knit wool sweater with detachable brooch, Weekend Max Mara, €219, at Brown Thomas.
Cream print mohair sweater, €160, at Cos, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.
Crystal GG logo brooch, €350; www.gucci.com.
Black sequin flower brooch, €8.95, at Zara.
A FANCY SKIRT
A glamorous ankle-skimming skirt will work hard for you this month. Pair with a silk blouse on Christmas Day or an oversized sweater or neat jacket for a fancy lunch. Select your shoes according to the occasion.
Black feather tulle midi skirt, AndTate, €495, at Arnotts.
Nude Mikado skirt, The 2nd Skin, €695, at Emporium Kalu, Naas, Co Kildare.
Gold Denney Inu satin midi skirt, €75, at French Connection, Powerscourt Centre, 59 South William Street, Dublin 2.
Gold and black print skirt, €39.95, at Zara.
A DRESS WITH SLEEVES
You can’t go wrong with a long-sleeved dress, like an anything-but-drab shirtdress or a romantic billowy-sleeved frock – dresses with sleeves are among the chicest this season. Style yours with a dainty belt for definition.
Black puffsleeve midi dress, Roisin Linnane, €580, at Arnotts.
Black tailored dress with lace skirt, €500; www.selfportrait.com.
Black nappa leather dress with belt, €490, at Massimo Dutti, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16.
Black sequined dress, €69.99, at H&M.
Black rhinestone belt, €22.95, at Zara.
PARTY SHOES
Party season is well and truly here, and you know what that means? Fancy new party shoes. From high-wattage metallic slingbacks and boots to classic black pumps with an edge, a great pair of festive shoes will never go out of style.
Silver leather boots, €299; www.arket.com.
Multicolour Lena Non-Stop Disco shoes, £295stg; www.terrydehavilland.com.
Silver slingbacks, €29.99, at H&M.
Black patent pumps with silver toe, €34.99, at H&M.
Gold glitter pumps, €225; www.nickihoyne.com.
