12 Expensive-Looking Party Pieces We're Failing to Keep a Secret

We’re getting into the festive spirit over at A Style Album and have been planning our party wardrobe. Diaries are filling up with drinks, dinners and parties, and all that socialising means having a range of glitzy outfits. Everybody likes to put in a little extra effort come Christmastime, and at an already expensive moment in the year (there are presents to buy, after all), we’ve found 12 of the best high-street pieces that are perfect for party season. Go through the gallery below to shop our top affordable picks.
Nothing shouts Christmas more than colourful sequins. We'll be teaming this sparkly pencil skirt with a chunky knit.
If you don't want to go all-out disco diva, team a chic bodysuit with jeans—go high-waisted and add heels to complete the look.
A pleated skirt is still Em's go-to evening look. She loves teaming them with a fine knit and a pair of court shoes for an understated formula that always works.
Related: I'm Only Here for Classy Christmas Jumpers—22 That Meet My Expectations
This is the perfect dress for a winter wedding. The colour and length will cut it at the chicest of events.
You can never have enough black lace dresses in your wardrobe, and they come in particularly handy during party season. This one works for every event in your diary.
The 5-year-old in all of us loves a ballerina-esque skirt, right? This Maje version is stunning and very grown-up. Best to wear it with ankle boots, a slogan knit and a blazer: effortless but cool.Next up, shop more of the best little black dresses in the marketplace.Opening Images: A Style Album

Who are your style icons?
Lou: Mira Duma
Em: Elena Perminova
Who are your 3 favourite people to follow on Instagram?
Lou: @lizzyvdligt @thefashionguitar @oneteaspoon_
Em: @tashsefton @damselindior @jenniferfisherjewelry
What are the fashion essentials you can’t live without?
Lou: Shoes. My current favourites are Gianvito Rossi Portofino.
Em: Jeans. Topshop, Rag Bone and J Brand are my go-tos.
What's the beauty essential you can’t live without?Lou: Wild About Beauty’s Lou Bronzer.Em: Dr Frances Prenna Jones’s Formula.What would be your desert island album?
Lou: The Definitive Collection, by Stevie Wonder.
Em: Chaos the Calm, by James Bay.
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