With weddings, parties and events firmly back on the agenda, dressing up has never felt so good. After a solitary couple of years building up an extensive collection of loungewear, we’re throwing open our wardrobes to the best party and occasion-wear the shops have to offer. And there’s one place that has the most amazing party edit right now—Harvey Nichols.
If you’ve ever wondered how to nail black tie etiquette or the right shoes to wear to a garden party, the luxury department store has got you covered. Its latest occasionwear edit is a treasure trove of cult favourites, new season gems and party ready pieces you won’t want to take off, and the best part is, you can even earn rewards simply by shopping. So that pair of shoes you’ve had in your in basket now comes with even more perks.
With Harvey Nichols Rewards you earn points on all of your luxury purchases. Simply shop, dine, or download the Harvey Nichols app to increase your level and unlock personalised benefits like fashion vouchers, beauty experiences and curated gifts that can be refreshed annually meaning more bang for your buck.
We’ve chosen our favourite pieces from the occasionwear edit to help solve all of your formal dressing dilemmas, so keep scrolling for our favourite pieces.
Raise a glass to the upcoming party season in a statement dress and pair your look with equally glitzy accessories to make an unforgettable entrance.
Mirror your surroundings with a printed midi dress, which is always a failsafe choice.
Slick and stylish separates toe the line between refined glamour and casual cool when you’re not sure how formal an event will be. Although there aren’t any expectations to dance at a dinner party, why not use it as an opportunity to dress up?
Good sense says you should never upstage the bride (so unless expressly permitted, head to toe white is off the cards), but there is no reason to celebrate the union of your nearest and dearest in a muted outfit, after all, the photos will last forever. Our advice? Timeless silhouettes, mood-boosting colour, and comfortable shoes.
The level of formality at a black tie event means that men have to wear a dinner jacket and bow tie, women are traditionally expected to opt for knee to ankle length dresses. But don’t panic, it doesn’t need to be a ballgown (unless its white tie), so play with colour, volume and texture, and enjoy!
If you can’t go all out on a birthday, when can you? In fact, it’s actively encouraged. So dust off your favourite party shoes for this most important of occasions, and when it comes to partywear, the more ostentatious the better.
Signing up to Harvey Nichols REWARDS is easy and can be done via the Harvey Nichols app, online at harveynichols.com/rewards or by scanning an in-store QR ode. Upon sign up, customers automatically receive the Birthday Gift and Early Access Pass Benefits.
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