Much is made of a party season wardrobe. It’s strange, really, considering the fact that we’re really only talking about a period of a few weeks. Times have changed since we all used to grab a new sequin dress and hope for the best, however; now, we’re all desperately searching for beautiful clothes which make an impact, yes, but which feel timeless year after year. That’s why there’s one place I gravitate towards more often than not and which, this year, has outdone even itself with its expertly-curated edit of party pieces from the world’s most desirable brands.
I am, of course, talking about NET-A-PORTER, which remains the most exciting online shopping destination for me. It’s not just the unparalleled selection of designers on offer – Victoria Beckham, Alaïa, Jimmy Choo, Chloé, Versace, I could go on – but the pieces selected. It’s like having a personal shopper with the world’s best eye, ensuring you’re only offered the best dresses, tailoring, accessories and jewellery that the globe has to offer. No mean feat.
This year, that translates to Victoria Beckham’s liquid satin gowns, Jimmy Choo’s embellished mules, Versace’s crystal-studded jeans, Chloé’s just-right flared trousers and Alaïa’s leopard print Le Coeur bags. There are show-stopping sequin minis from Christopher Esber, feather-trimmed frocks from La DoubleJ, off-shoulder taffeta gowns from Bernadette and even could-be-couture creations from Elie Saab. These are clothes which respond to every kind of invitation, whether black tie, a city wedding or simply a good old fashioned Christmas party.
There’s a diverse range of brands, too. As well as fashion’s power players, you’ll find fabulous wear-forever party dresses from Self-Portrait, Clio Peppiatt, Rotate Birger Christensen and Solace London. This being NET-A-PORTER, is also has exclusive collaborations with the likes of Tom Ford, Christian Louboutin, Blaze Milano and Veronica De Piante, offering you pieces from those designers which you won’t find elsewhere.
This is, quite literally, your one-stop party shop, packed with sartorial treasures you just won’t unearth in other places. Whether you’re on the hunt for jaw-dropping accessories to enliven a simple outfit or a dazzling dress in which to shimmer your way onto the dance floor, you need cease your search for the perfect party outfit. It’s right here, waiting for you.
Shop: The Best Party Pieces At Net-a-Porter Now
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Hannah Banks-Walker is Grazia's head of fashion commerce. She has previously written for the likes of Harper's Bazaar, The Financial Times, Glamour, Stylist, The Telegraph, Red, i-D and The Pool on everything from fashion to curly hair (hi!) to the patriarchy. Not necessarily in that order. Find her on Instagram and Twitter. But please don't look for her MySpace profile, which until now was the last time she wrote about herself in the third person.