Fashion director Shelly Vella shows you outfit ideas for a party-ready blazer.
Whether you prefer to wear jeans rather than an LBD or a slinky column dress instead of tailored trousers, this season you can dress them all up with the perfect ‘luxe tux’. While the classic black style is always on trend, there are plenty of sumptuous alternatives on offer in rich, jewel-toned velvet, heavy metal brocade or bright satin. There are also an array of my favourite, deliciously decadent sequin tuxes in black, white and gold.
How to update your evening jacket:
Go for classic with a twist
Up the romantic charm with a touch of lace
Necklace, £370, Self Published
Bracelet, £225, Self Published
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Add some plush glamour
Pick rich jewel tones to elevate velvet and satin
Try a shot of colour
Dress up denim with hot pink
Jeans, £270, 7 For All Mankind
Sunglasses, £140, Michael Kors
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