What to wear – Christmas party

So, my work Christmas party is on the 18th December. Not far away. Yikes. Work Christmas parties usually mean forced conversation, excess alcohol to cover the awkward atmosphere and a plethora of black lycra trousers. Even the most stylish filly can quake in her Chanel two tone pumps at the thought. And there’s always one question everyone’s asking in the run up…

Thrifted sequin waistcoat

Dune satin and snakeskin peeptoes

These perfectly pretty pieces form the base of my Christmas party outfit. I picked up the sequin waistcoat on eBay for an absolute steal and the Dune platform peeptoes were my wedding shoes for my Mum’s wedding in September. They’re killers to walk in, but I’ve perfected the art of looking fabulous barefoot! Now I’ve got the foundations, I need to build them into an outfit that multitasks. It needs to be respectable enough to wear in front of colleagues (including bosses!), it must have a least a little sparkle (it’s Christmas after all) and it HAS to be comfortable (the shoes are painful enough, thanks very much). Take a look at my choices…

Pearl shouldered tunic, £35, Topshop

Look number one. I love the relaxed jersey fabric of this fab tunic. The pearly shoulders take it from everyday to elegant and the nude colour is so flattering. I’d wear this with thick black opaques, a black vest (my modesty is very important) and my Dune platforms. I’d leave the sequin waistcoat out of this one to show off those shoulders. I’d go totally rock chick with my makeup and accessories – Kohl eyes, nude lips, mussed up hair and my giant studded clutch.

Fringed tunic, £55, Topshop

Look number two. I love the 40s vibe going on here! It’s got everything you’d expect from the decade – fringing, a straight up and down shape and those little added details around the neckline. I’d wear this with thick black opaques, a stack of gold bangles and my Dune platforms. Then I’d add a simple nude lace headband straight across my forehead and a flick of black liner on my eyes.

Leopard print tunic, £28, Topshop

Look number three. I’m obsessed with leopard print, so this one just had to be included. I like this because I can wear it for daytime when the party season’s over. For this look, I’d throw the sequin waistcoat over the top, team it with black skinny jeans and those Dune platforms. I’d accessorise with my long, gold hoop necklace, my black cocktail ring and a cute brown leather clutch I have hiding in my wardrobe.

Black layered dress, £35, ASOS

Look number four. Aha, a classic! A good LBD is a wardrobe must-have and makes dressing for special occassions so easy. I love the extra layers on ASOS’s version. Because of the simplicity of this dress, I’d team it with the sequin waistcoat, the Dune platforms and my black cocktail ring. Done and done!

Which look is your favourite? I’m going shopping for the outfit on Saturday, so I’ll let you know what I decide then!