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When it comes to dressing for party season, more is most definitely more. From high-shine fabrics like satin, lamé and velvet to lashings of beads and sequins, it’s the one time of year you can embrace them all without feeling overdressed.

Whether you’re looking for an outfit to wear to your office party or a big New Year’s Eve soirée, take cues from tastemakers like Kendall Jenner, who wore a dazzling Bottega Veneta dress to the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth 20th anniversary celebration last week. Elevating classic sequins, a closer look reveals that the dress’s shimmer comes from thousands of opalescent beads – craftsmanship at its absolute finest from Louise Trotter’s debut spring/summer 2026 collection. Working with her longtime stylist Dani Michelle, Jenner paired the dress with the brand’s butter-yellow elasticated ‘Sofia’ pumps. Michelle also worked with Hailey Bieber on her GQ Men of the Year look last month, opting for subtle shimmer in the form of a chic Gucci gown.

For your own dazzling entrance over the festive season, opt for Dolce&Gabbana’s silver skirt with a blazer (Saint Laurent’s velvet style is a true forever piece), a white shirt and your highest heels. Looking for a new pair? Christian Louboutin’s feather-trimmed ‘Miss Z Poupi’ sandals might just be the most glamorous way to get into the festive spirit.

Alternatively, pull out all the stops in Tove’s ‘Sabella’ midi dress from NET-A-PORTER’s exclusive edit. “I turn to Tove time and time again for occasion dressing – from weddings to cocktail events – and I wore my favorite dress of all time by the brand to the Fashion Awards earlier this month,” says NET-A-PORTER’s content director, Alice Casely-Hayford. “I adore everything that co-founders Camille and Holly create. The cut, fit and color of their designs are always exquisite, understated and effortlessly elegant. This ruched red velvet number is perfect for party season. I love baring my shoulders in a strapless dress, as the flash of skin feels sexy but still chic,” she adds.

As for styling? “I’ll be wearing mine on repeat over the next few weeks with strappy heels, a statement necklace, a blazer or fluffy jacket, and a rotation of my favorite clutch bags,” says Casely-Hayford. Follow her lead by completing your look with Bottega Veneta’s gold leather ‘Riva’ sandals – ingeniously detailed with gripped rubber soles for slip-free dancing – and Gucci’s monogrammed velvet bag.

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