Fashion

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Nights to remember: 30 key womenswear items to update your party wardrobe

From chic cardis to glittering pumps, these trends are your starting point for the party season

It’s cold, it’s dark and the sun is setting far too early for our liking, but at least party season is here to add some well needed shimmer and shine to the end of 2025. It may seem a little obvious, but when it comes to updating your party wardrobe, take 10 minutes to flick through some recent runway shows online. You can learn a lot from observing how Anthony Vaccarello pairs an evening gown with a leather jacket at Saint Laurent, or how Sarah Burton accessorises tailoring with statement jewellery at Givenchy. Now, to those of us who can’t quite afford the world of luxury, never fear, we just need to recognise the trends and know where to shop for them. Jigsaw has looked to Miu Miu to inspire an embellished cardigan, Sister Jane has paid homage to Simone Rocha, and Aniye Records has created a dress that wouldn’t look out of place on the Alaïa runway. Whether it’s an oversized suit, mini dress or shearling fur coat you want to rock this festive season, this list has you covered.

Embellished knitted cardigan, £155, Jigsaw

Embellished knitted cardigan, £155, Jigsaw

Show-off bralet, £85, Me+Em

Show-off bralet, £85, Me+Em

Fringe skirt, £385, Soft Goat

Fringe skirt, £385, Soft Goat

Egg embellished clutch, £475, Simone Rocha from Mytheresa

Egg embellished clutch, £475, Simone Rocha from Mytheresa

Trompette mules in satin, £1,125, Roger Vivier

Trompette mules in satin, £1,125, Roger Vivier

Foil draped midi dress, £49.99, Zara

Foil draped midi dress, £49.99, Zara

Ovo pendant necklace, £155, Misho

Ovo pendant necklace, £155, Misho

Single heart chain bracelet, £65, Ottoman Hands

Single heart chain bracelet, £65, Ottoman Hands

Platform sandals, £99, Charles & Keith

Platform sandals, £99, Charles & Keith

Pinstripe cropped blazer, £275, and trousers, £210, both Essentiel Antwerp

Pinstripe cropped blazer, £275, and trousers, £210, both Essentiel Antwerp

Tie, £85, Vivienne Westwood

Tie, £85, Vivienne Westwood

Beaded collar shirt, £46, M&S

Beaded collar shirt, £46, M&S

Mini stud leather boots, £520, Aeyde

Mini stud leather boots, £520, Aeyde

Viola jacquard midi dress, £180, Dream Sister Jane

Viola jacquard midi dress, £180, Dream Sister Jane

Rhinestone-chain earrings, £9.99, H&M

Rhinestone-chain earrings, £9.99, H&M

Sweet Jane ballerinas, £2,210, Christian Louboutin

Sweet Jane ballerinas, £2,210, Christian Louboutin

Red bow dress, £385, Malina

Red bow dress, £385, Malina

Shimmery fishnet tights, £39, Swedish Stockings

Shimmery fishnet tights, £39, Swedish Stockings

Red slingback heels, £36, Next

Red slingback heels, £36, Next

Grey marl jumper, £360, Akyn

Grey marl jumper, £360, Akyn

Green midi skirt with sequins, £129, Massimo Dutti

Green midi skirt with sequins, £129, Massimo Dutti

Knee-high boots, £54.99, H&M

Knee-high boots, £54.99, H&M

Patchwork shearling coat, £1,200, Me+Em

Patchwork shearling coat, £1,200, Me+Em

Pear bezel lariat necklace, £110, Astrid and Miyu

Pear bezel lariat necklace, £110, Astrid and Miyu

Lucie silk-velvet midi dress, £245, Rixo

Lucie silk-velvet midi dress, £245, Rixo

Escargot bag, £550, J&M Davidson

Escargot bag, £550, J&M Davidson

Platform sandals, £109, John Lewis

Platform sandals, £109, John Lewis

Nika mini dress, £400, Aniye Records

Nika mini dress, £400, Aniye Records

Phidi bracelet, £360, birth of Venus bracelet, £610, and studded bangle, £320, all from Ysso

Phidi bracelet, £360, birth of Venus bracelet, £610, and studded bangle, £320, all from Ysso

Gloria knee high boots, £1,850, Jimmy Choo x Conner Ives

Gloria knee high boots, £1,850, Jimmy Choo x Conner Ives

Main image: model wears dress by Saint Laurent from Mytheresa

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