We don't want to alarm you, but it's only a matter of weeks until Christmas rolls around. Of course, you've no doubt been preparing for this since August, right? (Well no, actually, we haven't either.) Given the number of parties, dinners and Christmas ads on TV, it's officially the start of the festive season, and we're ready to welcome it with open arms.
The colder days and darker nights have been the excuses we needed to slip into cosy mohair knits and knee-high boots, and thanks to the recent drop of autumn and winter collections, we've been treated to a particularly stylish season thus far. But when it comes to preparing for the big day, there's more than just our current wardrobes to think about.
So if you're frantically searching for a last-minute party dress, you're in luck: We've been busily putting together a list of everything you could possibly need for the best Christmas period yet. And right now, there's nowhere better to turn to than NET-A-PORTER, our go-to for the best mix of timeless investment buys, statement pieces, and unmissable home and beauty finds.
Now is the time to go all out, as this year's party season celebrates the joy in dressing up. We might have spent the last few months refining our wardrobes into a concise capsule of functional classics (thanks to the Totême coats and Khaite knits we've been wearing on repeat), but now, we'd like to add something a little more sparkly to the mix. Whether you're the hostess, the all-night dancer or the best gift giver, now is the time for you come into your own.
In a bid to help you find the best winter classics, party outfits and gifts for your loved ones, we've scrolled through 1000s of items in NET-A-PORTER's new-season, party and gift edits to bring you the pieces we think you'll love. Expect plenty of pieces for the Christmas Eve party and Boxing Day walks and, of course, gifts so good you might actually want to hold onto them. So keep scrolling for everything to add to your Christmas wish list. You won't regret it.
What to Wear: Cold-Weather Classics
The coat that launched 1000 copies is currently in stock but sells out quickly, so act fast to nab one of the most popular coats of the last two years.
Everyone is wearing fleeces, but if you find the practical style a little too sensible, try this fleece cardigan instead.
We've never met a Loewe accessory we didn't immediately love.
Yes, it's that Katie Holmes cardigan—back in stock for another winter.
It's officially scarf weather, so give it a couple of weeks, and we guarantee you'll be reaching for gloves, too.
Fashionable, functional, and just downright fabulous.
Just when we were getting bored of the classic black ankle boot, these walked back into our lives.
What to Wear: Head-Turning Partywear
It's impossible to mention partywear without including 16Arlington. Everything about this dress is ready for the dance floor.
Trade in summer's pleated miniskirt for an equally playful sequined minidress.
Is there any event that Taller Marmo's attention-grabbing mini isn't perfect for?
Light up the party in the sartorial equivalent of a disco ball.
Just add a colourful mini, a satin maxi, a pair of leather trousers, a pair of white jeans…
Now this is how to do party dressing properly.
Even simple suiting would benefit from the metallic pop of this Paco party bag.
One of the best things to come out of the Y2K trend revival? The '90s column skirt with a noughties cut-out.
What to Buy: The Most Stylish Gifts
Give them a gift you know they'll actually use again and again.
The best of Gucci Westman's Westman Atelier all in one handbag-sized edit.
Someone truly special deserves a forever gift that shows them how much you care.
No matter their age or style, they'll appreciate a gift like this throughout the chilly winter.
The perfect gift for the logomaniac in your life.
Trust us: Any beauty connoisseur will love unwrapping La Mer on the big day.
What to Buy: Cosy and On-Trend Home Gifts
Whether they love to travel or simply need the perfect coffee-table decoration, they'll love an Assouline book.
That's right: There's Chloé home décor, too, and it looks just as good as the brand's ready-to-wear and accessories lines.
This smells like a very successful Christmas gift with top notes of bragging rights.
Is it a vase? Is it a piece of art? Is it a gift they'll treasure for a lifetime? In fact, it's all three.
Your first toast on Boxing Day has to be with these.
We've lusted after Loewe's bags, dresses and scarves, and now, we're obsessed with the blankets. Wait—can we get away with wearing this outdoors?
After a busy few months, you've earned a rest. Just make sure you take the load off in some supremely decadent pj's like these.
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