From desk to dancefloor this festive season

With party season in full swing, keeping up with festive engagements doesn’t always leave time for a mad dash home to get changed. So why bother?

From desk to dancefloor this festive season

With party season in full swing, keeping up with festive engagements doesn’t always leave time for a mad dash home to get changed. So why bother?

Whether it’s your work Christmas do or just drinks with pals, with a few smart pieces you can walk out the door in the morning in a look that’s ready to party! Carolyn Moore reports.

Quick change

For a fast festive turnaround, your glam kit needn’t contain anything more elaborate than a sequined top and maybe a change of shoes. We love this iridescent cami, €46, Next.

Earn your stripes

For a festive update on a perennial favourite, we love this office-friendly, dance-floor-ready Lurex striped midi skirt from Dorothy Perkins, €42.

Suits you

Velvet might not be an everyday workwear go-to, but you’ll be forgiven for dialing up the drama in December. Wear casually by day, then belt up for festive fun. Trousers, €42, jacket, €65, V by Very, littlewoodsireland.ie.

Jump to it

For easy elegance you can dress up or down, you can’t beat the one-and-done appeal of a jumpsuit, or the timeless allure of monochrome. Hit the mark in this jumpsuit, €87, River Island

Block party

For fancy footwear that will go the distance, look to the comfort of a block heel. Step up your party season style in these M&S Collection glitter pumps, €35, Marks & Spencers.

The perfect foil

For a Christmas lunch look that will carry you through if the festivities spill over, this easy, breezy faux wrap blouse hits the (gold) spot. €22.99, New Look.

Keep it simple

To stand out in a sea of sequins, take an understated approach. With the subtle shimmer of jacquard and a striking peplum, this Warehouse dress is a winter winner. €83, Next.ie

Pencil it in

Make a date for festive fun, and pick the perfect skirt for the occasion. Paired with a blazer, Rixo’s Kelly midi skirt could easily pull double duty at the office. €280, Brown Thomas.

That’s a wrap

For a chic corporate number that will take you effortlessly from desk to dance-floor, look no further than this elegant wrap dress in devoré velvet, €70, Oasis.

Blaze a trail

Nobody will look twice at a black suit in the office. But dress this River Island tuxedo up to go ‘out out’ and you’re guaranteed to turn heads. Jacket, €75, and matching trousers, €40.

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