37 Party Tops For Girls Who Don’t Do Dresses
The power of jeans and a nice top knows no bounds. Don’t get us wrong, we love a megawatt party dress but sometimes you want to go for a look that feels a little more low-key, and dare we say it, cooler? Scroll on to shop The Handbook edit of great party tops to dance the festive season away in, whether you’re off to your work Christmas do or hosting the big day itself.
The high street hero…
The high street has some killer options this festive season. Case in point… & Other Stories’ peplum blouse which comes with just the right amount of shine, shoulder puff and ruffle looks far more expensive than its £77 price tag.
Just the right amount of shine, shoulder puff and ruffle.
Balance the high-octane feel (it’s almost giving Bridgerton) by pairing it with this season’s relaxed barrel-leg jeans and point-toe ankle boots.
The wish-list-worthy one…
Saint Laurent’s silk evening top has taken all the best bits of ’80s cuts and worked them into this stunning open-back piece. The liquid silk draping at the back will steal the show so keep the rest of the look simple, with tailored trousers or a black taffeta mini skirt and 20 denier tights.
Equal parts elegant & powerful, Saint Laurent’s silk-satin top is what dreams are made of.
The one that looks like you haven’t tried too hard…
The swing hem & turtle neckline feels a bit cooler and modern.
If you’re unsure of just how fancy a party is going to be, you can’t go wrong with a sequin top and classic tailored trousers. It’s a tried and tested look that will never look too done but always look pulled together and with a bit of sparkle.
We love H&M’s riff on a sequin top, with its swing hem and turtleneck neckline, it just feels a bit cooler and a bit more modern.
The festive favourite…
Who doesn’t love to turn on the festive charm come December? Whether that’s in the form of sequins, feathers or classic Christmas red.
Malina’s cult Cleo blouse hits the sweet spot between Yuletide and genuinely chic, making it perfect for the work Christmas party, cocktails with friends or the big day itself. It’s also not screaming “Christmas” so much that it won’t work the other 364 days of the year.
We love it paired with wide-leg leather trousers, slicked back hair and a megawatt earring.
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