From left: Givenchy Resort 23, Loewe Spring 23, Saint Laurent Pre-fall 22, Gucci Resort 23

Dress for the occasion this festive season with our guide to the best party outfits for any event

With seasonal celebrations filling up our calendars for the weeks and months ahead, the call for a closet brimming with party-approved attire has never been more apparent. From dress codes that call for black-tie glamour to flirty summer minis destined for summer cocktail hour, put your best foot forward this party season with our editors’ line-up of outfit ideas for any kind of occasion. 

From left: Gala Slip from Paris Georgia. Embroidered Double Strap sandal from Alexander McQueen. Sade quilted clutch from Saint Laurent. Paillette embellished top from Burberry. Bon Bon bag from Jimmy Choo. Serpenti Necklace from Bulgari.

“Embrace a formal dresscode in all its glamorous glory with floor-length dresses, delicate clutch bags, spectacular diamonds, sparkling sequins and sky-high heels. Here, nothing is ever too much.” 

From left: Black Drama gown from Balenciaga. Alexandre Vauthier Demi Couture Dress from Faradays. Cady dress with feathers from Prada. Mach & Mach double bow sandals from net-a-porter. Schlumberger Trellis earrings from Tiffany & Co. Micro Lady Dior bag from Christian Dior.

From left: Helen Cherry rae blazer from Workshop. Multi-triangle shape earrings from Gucci. Santos
DE CARTIER Watch from Cartier. ALAÏA Mule Coeur 90 from Faradays. Midi skirt from Prada. Asymmetric
Pleated Dress from Balenciaga.

“When occasions call for a touch of class, keep things simple with a monochromatic look or an elegant suit.”

From left: Petite Malle East West Bag from Louis Vuitton. Cassie sandals from Saint Laurent. Helen Cherry maggie dress from Workshop. Heloise 120 sandals from Jimmy Choo. Hourglass Mini Handbag from Balenciaga. Strapless dress from Saint Laurent.

From left: Tweed sleeveless dress from Gucci. Long skirt from Saint Laurent. Cleo satin bag with crystals from Prada. Givenchy Flounced Plissé mini dress from Faradays. Croc-effect Metallic bag from Burberry. Medusa Platform Pumps from Versace.

“Flirty and festive is the name of the game here. From thigh-skimming minis to eye-catching bags, your sundowner look should be anything but boring.”

From left: Alaïa Spiral Skater Mini-dress from Faradays. Embellished brass hair clip from Prada. Monogram belt bag  from Louis Vuitton. Sculptural dress from Louis Vuitton. Acne Studios Distortion Micro bag from Workshop. Loewe Balloon sandals from Faradays.

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