Fab 5: 'Tis nearly the season
Credit to Author: Stephen Snelgrove| Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 18:00:39 +0000
We’ve passed Halloween, which means it’s time to start thinking about the party season. Yes, we may be barely out of October, but you’ll thank us when the invites start streaming in and the weeks left in the year are slipping by faster than you can believe.
Yep, it’s best to start prepping for holiday soirees, friendly get-togethers, and family dinners now, starting with your festive wardrobe. From mini dresses to maxi styles, Rebecca Tay presents five dresses to add to your party-season wish list.
Go against the grain at this year’s office party (and bring new meaning to the idea of tuxedo dressing while you’re at it) with this Babaton blazer dress. Keep it sexy with bare legs and strappy sandals or go for a more fashion-forward look with polka-dot or coloured tights and a sequined or feathered clutch.
Aritzia, aritzia.com | $275
For a party dress that’s flirty and fun, look no further than this beaded ‘Gabrielle’ robe dress by hot young designer label Retrofete. With long sleeves and a slightly slouchy fit, it has a forgiving shape (perfect for big dinners) and exudes serious cool without trying too hard.
Misch, misch.ca | $1,070
London brand RIXO has been making waves since 2018 for its super-flattering, ultra-versatile collections of printed dresses that have a decidedly vintage feel. We love this silk ‘Cheryl’ palm print style, which features an asymmetric hem that hits between your calves and ankles — ideal if you have any formal dress codes on your horizon.
Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com | $635
If a big party is an excuse for you to go all out and splurge on a new dress, well, you might like this Gucci wool-and-silk number. With its pretty, prim silhouette and stunning black-and-cream details, it needs nothing else bar a smooth blowout and a bit of mascara.
Gucci, gucci.com | $4,100
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Versace has had some pretty serious throwback moments lately. First, there was that fashion show with slinky gold dresses on all the supers (Cindy, Helena, Naomi et al); then, Jennifer Lopez took to the catwalk this past fashion week wearing the plunging jungle-print gown that sparked the invention of Google Images. Signal your own love for the brand with this purple lurex spaghetti strap dress by Versace Jeans Couture: team with a white tee and combat boots for day, then swap in 90s-inspired mules and a cool shoulder bag when the lights are dimmed.
SSENSE, ssense.com | $395