Though the holiday season has come to a close, for us, party time lasts all year round. Whether you’re pulling an all-nighter of NYFW madness or just cozying up for a pre-Valentine’s date night, any reason is all the reason you need to do the most. Throw on the disco ball dress, pile on the diamonds and add an oil-slick glossy lid. Guaranteed to make a magpie out of even the most modest.
Whoever said cutouts were reserved exclusively for clubwear has clearly never met this Prabal Gurung dress. Strategically placed slashes give a not-so-subtle hint at the waistline, while the striped, swiss-dot poplin balances out the overt sensuality. The trick is to avoid any body-hugging silhouettes and opt instead for oversized shapes. Throw on some studs for good measure and your look is complete.
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New years in New York might have left some with post-traumatic-sequin disorder, but its sparkling sister – the paillette – somehow feels fresh and grown up. This Valentino number is a KiraKira+ dream with contrasting panels of dense midnight velvet for extra drama. Wear à la Briggs, posed pinup style on a brasserie bar.
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Want the shine without the sparkle? Opt for a bright lemony yellow mock-neck sheath, in crinkled velvet, of course. The look screams simple elegance with a fashion edge. And yellow is a surprisingly entry-level primary color to add some color to drab winter nights.
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If all else fails, just add fries.