The Fashion Memo

4 Accessories That Will Take Your Party Outfits Up A Notch

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The best fine jewelry, shoes, bags and finishing touches to see you through a season of stylish soirées

Words Eanna Morrison Barrs
Fashion

You’ve received the invite and decided on the dress. Now all that’s left to do is finish the look with a few outfit-completing accessories. From show-stopping jewelry to the shoes you’ll actually dance all night in, there’s a piece to add personality to a glamorous black-tie gown or enliven a little black dress in our party edit. These editor-approved and exclusive styles will make dressing up for the festivities fun again, so why not dial up the drama with the latest array of opulent accents?

Athiec wears NET-A-PORTER x LIBEROWE jacket and skirt; CHRISTEN pumps; NET-A-PORTER x SOPHIE BUHAI bag. Maya wears NET-A-PORTER x HEIRLOME top and skirt; NET-A-PORTER x HERBERT LEVINE sandals; NET-A-PORTER x SOPHIE BUHAI bag. Yilan wears NET-A-PORTER x EMILIA WICKSTEAD dress; NET-A-PORTER x LE SUNDIAL scarf. Red pumps, NET-A-PORTER x JUDE; vintage timepiece, AUDEMARS PIGUET from STEPHANIE WINDSOR

The dancing shoes

When it comes to putting together a party outfit, shoes are the most important accessory to have in your arsenal. A pair of high-impact heels that you can wear all night and won’t want to take off is especially important when your look relies on maintaining those extra inches of height. Our exclusive satin sandals from Herbert Levine are made for late-night gatherings, bringing a hint of sparkle to the dance floor. Meanwhile, Manolo Blahnik’s iconic ‘Hangisi’ mules are a modern-day take on Cinderella shoes that you’ll still be wearing after midnight.

  • CHRISTEN
    Helix 95 croc-effect patent leather pumps
    د.إ5,410.00
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  • HERBERT LEVINE
    Hidden Gem 95 embellished satin sandals
    د.إ5,120.00
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    36
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  • CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
    Miss Z 100 polka-dot mesh sandals
    د.إ4,300.00
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    35
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  • MANOLO BLAHNIK
    Hangisi 50 buckled crystal-embellished satin mules
    د.إ4,510.00
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    36
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The finest jewelry

If you’ve had your eye on a dazzling new piece to add to your fine jewelry collection, now is the time to invest in diamonds, gold and other precious gemstones. An exquisite pair of drop earrings or a pendant necklace will add extra wow factor to all your evening looks. Take, for instance, By Pariah’s diamond-encrusted cocktail ring, which will show off its sparkle every time you take a sip from your champagne glass. Elsewhere, Shay’s lariat-shaped emerald and diamond design will pair perfectly with a deep V-neck silhouette, while David Webb’s mesmerizing bangle delivers maximum impact for your very own magpie moment.

  • BY PARIAH
    Aurora 14-karat gold diamond sapphire ring
    د.إ51,725.00
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    53
  • SHAY
    18-karat gold, emerald and diamond necklace
    د.إ142,645.00
  • JUJU VERA
    Sienna sterling silver jade earrings
    د.إ3,855.00
  • JULIETTA
    Divina rhodium-plated resin and mother-of-pearl earrings
    د.إ1,075.00
Athiec wears NET-A-PORTER x COLLEEN ALLEN dress; NET-A-PORTER x LUCY DELIUS earrings; NET-A-PORTER x FOUNDRAE necklaces; NET-A-PORTER x BY PARIAH rings
Maya wears NET-A-PORTER x RÓHE top and pants; NET-A-PORTER x JUJU VERA earrings; NET-A-PORTER x SOPHIE BUHAI bag. Olivia wears NET-A-PORTER x ANNA SUI top and skirt; NET-A-PORTER x LE SUNDIAL earrings and clutch bag; NET-A-PORTER x BY PARIAH rings

The evening bag

No date? No problem. Everyone knows that the perfect plus-one is a chic cocktail bag anyway. From our exclusive Sophie Buhai pouch to Dries Van Noten’s embroidered clutch, you can rely on our edit of party-ready bags to take your outfit to the next level. Ornate and animal-print accessories are trending right now, but for the die-hard minimalists, there’s Khaite’s leather and suede ‘Emma’ style or Saint Laurent’s tasseled velvet design. Whichever you choose, they’re all perfect for storing the essentials – phone, keys, lipstick, et al.

  • SOPHIE BUHAI
    Teardrop embellished satin-jacquard pouch
    د.إ3,920.00
  • BOTTEGA VENETA
    Dustbag Intrecciato leather-trimmed shearling clutch
    د.إ12,100.00
  • ALAÏA
    Studded leather-trimmed suede shoulder bag
    د.إ8,430.00
  • LIFFNER
    Minimal Pushlock zebra-print calf-hair clutch
    د.إ2,135.00

The finishing touches

Whether you’re opting for pared-back elegance or more-is-more maximalism, a few final touches are key to pulling a stylish party outfit together. Brooches, scarves, hair clips and opera gloves are some of the accessories the fashion set is obsessed with right now. Try styling our exclusive Le Sundial fringed scarf tied around your waist as a belt or draped over your shoulders for added opulence. Alternatively, a vintage-inspired brooch like our Le Sundial exclusive will look incredibly chic on the lapels of outerwear or between the collar points of a tuxedo shirt.

  • LE SUNDIAL
    Ritual Bloom Opera fringed-trimmed velvet scarf
    د.إ2,485.00
  • JENNIFER BEHR
    Plume crystal-embellished rhodium-plated silver-tone brooch
    د.إ3,360.00
  • LIÉ STUDIO
    The Molly silver-plated hair clip
    د.إ555.00
  • TOM FORD
    Fringed crystal-embellished silk-satin scarf
    د.إ3,160.00

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