This Iconic Irish Fashion Brand Is Our Go-To For Affordable Party Wear

What’s in store at Avoca for Christmas dressing? Sequins, satin and plenty of velvet – all with a contemporary twist thanks to the savy edit of new and exciting womenswear brands available. These pieces have caught our eye …

It’s loved for its rich heritage that includes iconic fabrics as well as three centuries of the handweaving tradition, but did you know Avoca is a great go-to for party wear? As well as seamlessly nodding to the past, there’s plenty of newness to get excited about thanks to a new website and an expanded womenswear collection for winter.

This season new brand French – loved for its decadent fabrics and eclectic designs – sits alongside much loved international brands Second Female, Fabienne Chapot and Selected Femme. It’s this sleek Scandi influence that leads the way for stand-out party wear – where dressing up is less throw-the-kitchen-sink-at-it and more about considered separates and cool dresses that speak to an understated glamour. See the Mady sequin dress, below, that has just the right amount of sparkle. Pair it with a piece of elegant jewellery from the new and exclusive Stone & Scribble collection that takes inspiration from the 300-year-old mill at Avoca – each piece is lovingly made in Dublin.

Then there’s the velvet showstoppers – the chocolate brown midi-dress by Part Two, below, is a triple threat – team it with knee high boots for Christmas lunches, work it as evening wear with a contemporary skinny heel or dress it down with a pair of patent or embellished Mary Janes. Don’t forget a great bag: Peelo’s metallic cloud clutch is a veritable wardrobe classic, here to serve you for every occasion you might have. Because, as they say, silver is most definitely a wardrobe neutral! It’s this commitment to festive decadence – as well as a host of new brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Barbour joining the Avoca stable – that makes the Irish store an irresistible festive go to. Happy shopping!