Your Vegan Party Wardrobe Starts Here

It's the end of the year – that glittering time when party invitations seem to follow one after another. It's a time for socialising, laughter, and glasses of sparkling wine between bites of mince pie. All of this, of course, means that fashion takes on a whole new guise this season.

By Sascha Camilli: writer, speaker, activist, and vegan fashion expert. 

Gone are the muted tones and sombre silhouettes. December is the month when we get to leave our trusty capsule-wardrobe basics behind and slip into something more, well, festive. Enter velvet, sparkle, and all kinds of glitter. Say hello to high-octane accessories such as shiny clutches and evening-appropriate heels. 'Tis the season to dress up, and we're here to show you how.

Firstly, be ready to go bold. Whether it's a red-carpet ready crystal-embellished dress  from Albaray or the same brand's take on sparkly party-friendly separates, now is not the time to be a wallflower. If Baukjen's your go-to for all things dresses, wait until you see their Cathy satin style crafted from responsibly made Ecojilin material. It's December in dress form.

On the subject of bags, there is one thing to be said when it comes to evening dressing: keep it small. This is not the season of comfy totes and oversize designs that can fit your entire life. Rather, party season allows the purely decorative designs to shine. You know, those wildly impractical, delectable little bags that look more like jewellery than something that's used for functionality. To add some shine to your look, try the Cleo Mini Strass Clutch from Thalie. this style is beloved by celebs for a reason: it's an instant glamouriser, bringing glitz to any after-dark outfit. 

Not one for crystals? Check out the Miami animal-print clutch from Willa Phoenix. Sleek yet sultry, it's made for party season – and it's more spacious than it seems, fitting every essential for a night out.

Piling on the sparkle, it's time to add jewellery. Team your party dress with a pair of dangly citrine earrings from Ana Dyla, whose extravagant pair is crafted from recycled silver. With every Ana Dyla purchase, you support the brand's dedication to fair mining and help create fair-trade jobs around the globe – now that's true holiday spirit. For a finishing touch, lend angelic spirit to your ensemble with Bloomtine's angel-wing bangle made with conflict-free stones.

Top off the look with a true statement coat, like Issy London's leopard-print Millie faux fur. This soft and luxurious style will drape beautifully over any holiday outfit, giving high glamour before the dress is even revealed.

Last but definitely not least, choosing the right shoes is what will truly set your look apart. Elevate your outfit with a subtle sheen by slipping on Prologue's 563 Lara Vegan Heeled Shoes. The sculptural pump is the quickest way to add after-dark appeal to a daytime ensemble, so use these heels to make a nine-to-five outfit ready to party. If you're looking to really turn up the volume, bring on the height and the glitz courtesy of BIKKOU's 9pm Drinks With Friends heel. Dance in the new year with these celebratory stilettos that will instantly add a party feel to any look.

By Sascha Camilli

For many more stylish, sustainable and 100% vegan party outfits, take a look at our Party Edit.

About Sascha

Sascha Camilli is a vegan fashion writer, speaker and activist. Her book Vegan Style is out now on Murdoch Books. For more about Sascha, you can read our interview with her or read her newsletter Kind of Wild. You can also follow her on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Cover image by Miomojo.

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