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The best high street party wear

Bring in the New Year looking fabulous without breaking the bank. Here are our 13 top party wear picks from the high street.
By Emily Ridler
Sleeve, Dress, Pattern, One-piece garment, Day dress, Pattern, Fashion design, Illustration, Active shirt, Nightwear,
1

Sequin dress

Sleeve, Dress, Pattern, One-piece garment, Day dress, Pattern, Fashion design, Illustration, Active shirt, Nightwear,
Principles by Ben De Lisi
Bring in the New Year dripping in sequins - you can't get more glam than that!
Sequin dress, £80, Principles by Ben De Lisi (debenhams.com)
2

Textured skirt

Textile, Style, Pattern, Black, Grey, Black-and-white, Monochrome photography, Fashion design, Pattern, Day dress,
H&M
If you like to stick with black then try something new and play around with textures. This skirt would look gorgeous with a sequin top and feather clutch.
Ruffle skirt, £34.99, H&M (hm.com)
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3

Printed shirt

Dress shirt, Collar, Sleeve, Coat, Pattern, Textile, Outerwear, Blazer, Fashion, Button,
Matalan
Printed shirts are very on-trend this season. Team with leather trousers or skirt and a statement necklace.
Heart printed shirt, £12, Matalan (matalan.co.uk)
 
4

Red dress

Sleeve, Dress, Shoulder, Textile, Red, One-piece garment, Style, Pattern, Formal wear, Maroon,
F+F
A little red dress is a fail-safe party outfit during the festive period. This choice is perfect for fuller figures as it cinches you in at the waist and skims over any troublesome areas, creating a gorgeous hourglass figure.
Red dress, £25, F+F (clothingattesco.com)
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5

Print top

Blue, Product, Sleeve, Pattern, Textile, White, Red, Carmine, Fashion, Maroon,
Marks & Spencer
This printed top is perfect if you want to wow the crowd. For added impact match with similiar printed trousers or wear a plain full skirt. Jewellery should be kept to a minimum with the embellished neckline.
Printed top, £39.50, Marks & Spencer (marksandspencer.com)
 
6

Tapered trousers

Leg, Human leg, Standing, Style, Denim, Waist, Black, Tights, Thigh, Pocket,
Betty Jackson. Black
Tapered trousers are still the favourite shape of the season. If you're bored with dresses then opt for a pair but make sure you keep them party appropriate with these metallic ones.
Tapered trousers, £45, Betty Jackson. Black (debenhams.co.uk)
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7

Tunic dress

Sleeve, Dress, Black, One-piece garment, Pattern, Grey, Day dress, Active shirt, Fashion design, Pattern,
French Connection
A tunic dress is great if you're feeling a bit sluggish after Christmas and don't want anything too body conscious.
Tunic dress, £175, French Connection (frenchconnection.com)
 
8

Bronze skirt

Brown, Textile, Pattern, Style, Black, Beige, Visual arts, Pattern, Day dress, Motif,
River Island
If you're a lover of metallics then go for this bronze number and look gorgeous for all your parties. Team with a simple tee and metallic heels.
Bronze skirt, £35, River Island (riverisland.com)
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9

Embellished dress

Sleeve, Dress, One-piece garment, Style, Pattern, Day dress, Neck, Electric blue, Cobalt blue, Lavender,
Dorothy Perkins
For some added embellished goodness, try this sexy choice from Dorothy Perkins. Simply add some heels and you're ready to dance the night away.
Embellished dress, £65, Dorothy Perkins (dorothyperkins.com)
10

Plain top

Sleeve, Textile, Standing, Electric blue, Pattern, Grey, Cobalt blue, Active shirt, One-piece garment, Pattern,
Next
This simple navy top can be easily dressed up or down so works well if you need a day-to-night look. Wear with printed trousers and swap your daytime flats for party-perfect heels.
Navy top, £32, Next (next.co.uk)
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11

Print trousers

Waist, Pocket, Denim, Maroon, Fashion design, Active pants,
Primark
Printed trousers are another big trend for this season. These high waisted options will elongate your legs so team with your fave pair of heels for added impact.
Printed trousers, £16, Primark (primark.com)
 
12

Navy dress

Blue, Sleeve, Dress, Textile, Pattern, Style, Electric blue, Fashion, Cobalt blue, One-piece garment,
Very
Stand out from the reds and golds this party season and opt for this fab navy lace dress. To finish off, team with sparkling silver accessories.
Navy lace dress, £49, Very (very.co.uk)
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13

Gold dress

Dress, Textile, White, One-piece garment, Pattern, Style, Day dress, Fashion, Black, Grey,
George at Asda
Dazzle your way into the New Year with this gorgeous gold dress. For added glamour, team with a faux fur shawl and statement earrings.
Gold dress, £18, George at Asda (asda.com)
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