Confession: my wardrobe is full of dresses I’ve only worn once, maybe twice. I have an inability to part with them for sentimental reasons. I cite excuses like ‘that was my graduation dress’ or ‘I wore it on my honeymoon,’ even though I know I wont have an occasion where I’ll wear it again in the future.
My friends and I have now developed a strategy from buying ridiculous things we know we’ll never wear, or only wear once. We ask each other, ‘Where are you going to wear that?’ every time we lust over a pair of (mostly designer) 7-inch heels, or in my case anything with sequins.
With New Year’s Eve looming, so is the desire to buy yet another frock (I’m not even going to a party this year) that will eventually end up hanging in my wardrobe for all eternity. I spoke to Next Direct’s Marketing Director (the Poms do partywear best) about the best type of frock to buy this year, and how we can wear it after year’s end.
“A simple embellished dress should be your key purchase for the festive season, seeing you through every event – office to bar, dinner or a party,” says Christine. “Throw on a cropped black tux jacket if it’s a cool night, add a pair of strappy kitten heels and you’re good to go.”
Left to right: Next Broderie Overlay Black Dress, $69, Floral Lace Top $48 and Skirt $73, and Printed Lace Dess $130.
How to wear on NYE: Add a glittery clutch, heels, and statement earrings to either of these above looks and you’ll be set for ringing in the New Year.
