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THERE was a definite sense that designers were ready to embrace the fun side of fashion at the spring/summer shows.

Sequins, glitter and a host of other shine-tastic fabrics – usually a mainstay of the autumn/winter collections –were a huge trend at all four major fashion weeks.

In London, Riccardo Tisci sent models out at Burberry in chainmail-style draped dresses, while at Halpern, a metallic mint-green cocktail dress with a fabulous fan-shaped front was one of the standout pieces.

Balmain and Loewe brought the disco vibes in Paris, with glittery gowns and two-piece co-ord sets in pastel pink and baby blue tones. At Paco Rabanne, models looked like mirror balls, in sassy little dresses constructed from thousands of shiny paillettes.

There was even sequinencrusted tailoring at Louis Vuitton and Chanel.

With lockdown restrictions easing and travel opportunities and nightlife opening up, party dressing is on the agenda once more, and the high street is awash with glittery garments.

HOW TO STYLE THE SUMMER SEQUINS TREND?

First of all, the colour palette is key. You want to choose cool-toned silver, champagne and pastel shades, rather than yellow-gold or anything that looks too Christmassy right now. Secondly, this trend is about relaxed glamour, meaning easy-breezy slip dresses, slouchy co-ords and wide-leg trousers – nothing too clingy or restrictive.

Most of all, it’s about having fun.

These clothes are destined for the dancefloor, of course, so go forth and shimmy in style.

Here is our pick of the best party pieces for summer...

Whistles Seema green sequin top, £79 (was £129); Suki green sequin skirt, £89 (was £139) Dune London magenta beige bejewelled T-bar sandals, £95 Office Herself embellished stiletto heels black with embellishment, £55 Marciano sequin trousers, £79.50 (were £159), Guess Sparkling styles: A model on the Burberry SS21 catwalk, left, and Halpern SS21 collection, right George at Asda sequin tee, £14 ASOS Design jersey wrap suit blazer in sequin, £35; hourglass jersey slim suit trouser in Sequin, £25; Raid wide fit exclusive Sonia strappy sandals in black, £24.99 Bonprix sequin sleeveless top, £36.99, Freemans Coast sequin embellished animal shift dress, £104.25 (was £139) Mint Velvet silver sequin midi dress, £89 Karen Millen animal sequin skirt, £81.75 (was £109) River Island silver sequin tassel cami top, £30; silver sequin tassel shorts, £32