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Party Ready Perfection: Part Two


By Marie Kelly
04th Dec 2016
Party Ready Perfection: Part Two

Forget the disco ball, there are easier ways to look the part this festive season. Buy into these chic but comfy pieces for party-ready perfection every day.

THE PARTY PANTS

This is your failsafe festive item because they’re so easy to dress up or down. A T-shirt and textured cardigan will balance out the glitziness for day. Then simply swap the cardigan for a blazer to glam up for evening. Modern cocktail wear is all about this kind of understated, effortless glamour.

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1. High-rise silk-mikado trousers, Sophie Theallet, €958 at matchesfashion.com 2. Crushed velvet trousers, €76 at Topshop 3. Hammered satin wide-leg pants, Halston Heritage, €388 at net-a-porter.com 4. Metallic cuffed trousKers, €45 at & Other Stories 5. Gold trousers, €39.95 at Zara 6. Jacquard trousers, €20 at Penneys

READ MORE: Party Ready Perfection Part One

THE GLITZY JACKET

A metallic or embellished jacket elevates jeans and a polo-neck, making them ideal festive attire. During those subdued days between Christmas Day and New Year’s, when you want to feel relaxed without looking ordinary, turn to this festive closet workhorse.

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4. Metallic bomber jacket, €95 at & Other Stories 5. Black sequin jacket, €35 at Penneys 6. Metallic fabric blazer, €49.95 at Zara 7. Metallic crinkle bomber jacket, €55 at River Island

This article originally appeared in the December issue of IMAGE magazine, on shelves nationwide now.