Sequins truly have their moment every holiday season; they hold a place in most people’s winter wardrobes, ready for festive celebrations and New Year’s parties. They’re fun, they’re festive, they’re glamorous; but they also have an indisputable negative effect on the planet.
Sequins are made using plastic, which comes directly from fossil fuels, and can take hundreds to thousands of years to biodegrade. So, long after your sequinned H&M dress has gone out of season and left your wardrobe, it will still be sat here on our beautiful planet. So, this year, why not step away from buying sequins directly from the shops, and instead satisfy your need for sparkles by shopping secondhand. All of the pieces for this sustainable edit have been sourced from Depop, so that you can sparkle and shine, without impacting our wonderful planet.
1. Sheer sequin trousers // 2. Black sequin hair bow // 3. Gold vintage clutch bag // 4. Cream sequin mini skirt // 5. Black sequin kitten heels // 6. Black sequin bow off-the-shoulder dress // 7. Bow back-detail dress // 8. Black sequin cowl-neck halter neck top
Styling up sequins gives you a chance to incorporate something fun and sparkly into your wardrobe, which can be paired with pieces you already own to create exciting new outfits for the festive period. Two of these pieces, the sheer sequin trousers and the cream sequin mini skirt, are perfect examples of these as they can be styled as casually or dressed-up as you’d like. Pair these items with a simple black long sleeve top, or classic knit, for a combination of cosy and glamour; or opt for a complimentary fancy top for a full dressed-up look. A satin corset top would be a great choice, or why not go for a full sequin look? This beautiful black sequin cowl-neck would be a fabulous option.
Sequin dresses are a staple part of holiday wardrobes and these two options, the viral H&M dress from last year, with the gorgeous bow back-detail, and the ultra-glamorous all-over sequin black bow dress, are both absolutely stunning. These would be perfect options for Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve outfits, styled up with a pair of classic black heels and sheer black tights.
If a fully sequinned piece feels too daring, why not incorporate sequins in a more subtle way. An easy way of doing this is by introducing sequinned accessories, such as this darling sequin hair bow, or this vintage gold bag. Adding sequinned shoes to a more understated outfit adds a touch of festive fun, and these black sequin kitten heels are so pretty. These would look so chic poking out from black jeans or trousers, or paired with a black silk slip dress; whatever pieces you wear and love in your wardrobe would be a great match!
Love Chloe x
