PUTTING ON THE GLITZ
We’ve been waiting all year for this – a chance to dress up and go out! With the holiday season just around the corner, now’s the time to splurge on festive frocks and celebratory sparkles. These are the pieces we’re adding to this year’s wish list.
Sparkly party frocks, and the makeup look to go with it – it’s time to celebrate good times!
VOLUMINOUS GOWN
This is what they call ‘going all in’. It’s a lot of look, so keep your accessories, hair and makeup to a minimum, and don’t wear it to a wedding, unless the plan is to upstage the bride…
Ruffled maxi tulle dress (R12 000) Kat van Duinen
STATEMENT EARRINGS
Tuck a pair of sparkly earrings into your bag for an instant glam-up so you’re ready for sundowners, straight from the beach.
Double-walled classic bronze one-piece swimsuit (R990) Kat van Duinen; statement silver diamanté earrings (R330) Lovisa
DAY-TO-NIGHT DRESS
No costume changes required. Wear this slinky number with espadrilles during the day, and swap them out for heels and dangly earrings for an evening look.
Silky turmeric dress (R1 495) Beachcult; curved brass earrings looped with soft rope (R1 450) Pichulik; black leather wedges (R2 390) Casteller, Europa Art & Co
ROMANTIC RUFFLED DRESS
Soft, delicate, ruffled… this romantic party dress ticks all the boxes. It’s also semi-sheer in places, so you can embrace the voluminous sleeve trend without feeling like you’re drowning in fabric.
Ruffled tiered dress (R1 099) H&M
SUMMER SPARKLE
Is there anything more fun and festive than a sequinned dress? We layered a shimmy-ready spangled skirt over a sequinned shift to amp up the look even more. You won’t go unnoticed in this one.
Sequinned skirt (R799) worn over sequinned dress (R999) both Queenspark; gold-plated black diamond drop earrings (R1 490) Armilla
THE LBD, DECONSTRUCTED
You can’t really go wrong with black – but don’t play it too safe! Mix different textures like sequins and satin together to add visual interest.
Veronica lace cami (R599) Forever New; black sequinned skirt (R499) Queenspark; black graduated floral gem drop earrings (R280) Lovisa
FIT-AND-FLARE FROCK
Who doesn’t love a dress with pockets? This super flattering cut is fitted on top and flares gently from the waist for just a bit of swishiness. Pair it with strappy heeled sandals and diamanté earrings.
Bronze silky satin fit-and-flare slip dress with pockets (R1 400) Lazuli, The Ultimate Summer Pop Up; earrings (R300) Lovisa
SILKY TWOPIECE SUIT
Not one for dresses? Opt for a classic suit with feminine detailing and pair it with a casual tank top to make the look more modern.
Black satin-finish jacket (R3 659) and black satin jogger pants (R2 430) both Desigual; extra-fine knit top (R419) Zara; leather block heels (R2 390) Europa Art & Co
ASYMMETRICAL DRESS
This classic off-the-shoulder satin dress shows just the right amount of skin for a night out. A pair of ropedetail pearl earrings add some edge to the look.
Asymmetrical green satin dress (R3 980) Ted Baker; pearl earrings with rope hoop and custom brass stud (R1 250) Pichulik