6 Expensive-Looking Party Trends Marks and Spencer Is Backing in a Big Way This Year

If, like me, your diary is overflowing with festive plans right now, then I’m here to tell you M&S is here to save the day. And I don’t just mean for the picky teas we’re all about to be having on repeat for the next few weeks, I’m talking about the outfits. With another Bella Freud collection under its belt, along with one of the most talked about collaborations of the entire year—M&S x 16Arlington—the high street brand we all know and love just keeps getting better and better. And while I’ve been thinking about that silver embellished dress from the 16Arlington edit as a potential birthday outfit (I’m a December baby), I’m actually quite taken by the entire party offering this season.

Having added a green sequin maxi skirt from M&S to my partywear rotation a couple of years back—yes, you should outfit repeat, especially when it comes to great sequins—I already know how good the sparkles can be. But if you’re more of an understated party dresser, and prefer to add a fancy shoe, a hint of velvet or just a rhinestone-adorned knit to your usual jeans, there’s literally something for all plans. So to make it easier to shop from the hundreds of items online right now, I’ve highlighted the 6 trends to know, and found 31 expensive-looking items that’ll make you feel instantly party-ready. At least now all you’ll have to focus on is getting the pigs in blankets and the new gingerbread and white choc chip cookies (trust me, they’re so damn good).