I’m sick of brands throwing sequins at every Christmas outfit – it’s naff, itchy & makes you look like a giant bauble
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WALK into any clothes shop at this time of year and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into an explosion in the Strictly dressing room. You can’t move for sequins or gems . . . and I have had enough. I know — bah humbug. But there is simply no escape from the smothering avalanche of glitter and sparkles that cascades into stores in November.
![[There is simply no escape from the smothering avalanche of glitter and sparkles that cascades into stores in November]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mannequins-shop-window-modelling-latest-958140700.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
In the same way we’re bombarded by cheesy Christmas music blaring from supermarket speakers, in high street clothing stores it’s row upon row of sequins. Last week, fashion brand Karen Millen reported that searches for sequins had skyrocketed by more than 5,000 per cent.
![[You don't need sequins to shimmer this Christmas]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/beautiful-woman-wearing-silver-party-958140227.jpg?strip=all&w=630)
Take a stroll down any high street — if you can manage to avoid the crazed customers still on the hunt for their perfect party outfit. And if you dare to enter, you’ll be met with the retina-burning glare from sequins, itch-inducing tinsel fabric and other jewel-encrusted horrors.
![[Hailey Bieber looked amazing in a fabulously festive dark-red velvet blazer dress]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/la-store-opening-december-7-958138905.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
In fact, if you go into any shop that sells clothing, you’ll struggle NOT to exit looking like a festive bauble. Now, don’t think I’m the Grinch quite yet. I love Christmas. I think it’s fantastic that everyone makes an effort to get dressed up.
![[Victoria and Harper Beckham may favour designer silks for festive glam]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/c4473130-8cb3-45d2-8f63-fba5081f557b.jpg?strip=all&w=556)
But some don’t always get it right. It’s not our fault — it’s the shops. Unlike all other trends that hit the high street, this festive phenomenon doesn’t come from the catwalk. After all, you don’t see the chic runways of Chanel, Prada or YSL dripping in sequins do you?.
![[Kate Middleton re-wearing a Christmassy red double-breasted coat by Alexander McQueen]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/3030e8bc-f053-4a05-a0fe-c9a80b771abd.jpg?strip=all&w=458)
