The fashion formula experts say will make any outfit sing: Our editors reveal the three steps that make an outfit flattering and anti-ageing... and show how to do it
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Christmas parties and events are tricky, sartorially speaking. You want to have a little fun with your look, but equally you don't want to be the only person wearing head-to-toe sequins, when the rest of the room has gone for smart black dresses with a hint of sparkle.
![[Belle & Bloom velvet pants, $129.95; and COS chunky beaded necklace, $99]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/03/93181809-14188567-image-a-112_1734319209293.jpg)
Thankfully, there's a foolproof formula insiders use to make an impact without ever looking overdressed. Whether it's work drinks at the pub or a chic cocktail party, you'll always look the part (and you won't have to buy anything new... unless you want to, of course).
![[Tussah dress, $169.95; and Belle & Bloom flats, $149.95]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/13/93181855-14188567-Tussah_dress_169_95-a-16_1734356392940.jpg)
The secret? Build your outfit from three key items: something that makes a statement, something formal, and something casual. You can see our examples below, with the formula spelled out beneath each image. The casual element is the most important here, giving off a subtle 'cool girl' vibe that balances out your look. Think of a dazzling metallic jacket paired with a smart skirt and comfy loafers. Or a standout sequin skirt, plus a crisp white shirt, given casual appeal with a cosy, fleecy jacket.
![[Zara sequin top, $75.95; and Assembly Label jeans, $120]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/03/93181849-14188567-Zara_sequin_top_75_95-a-117_1734319426229.jpg)
Of course, this trick won't do for every occasion. If you've got a black-tie event calling or a wedding on the horizon, then making an effort is not only respectful but de rigueur. But for everything else, you can't go wrong when you dress down to dress up...
![[Seed Heritage sequin skirt, $69.95; and CAMIXA white shirt, $79.90]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/13/93181835-14188567-Seed_Heritage_sequin_skirt_69_95-a-18_1734356392944.jpg)
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