The one about sequins. That you can actually wear.

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Right.  I'm going to mention the big C. CHRISTMAS.  What are we all going to be wearing. Lots of glitzy dresses and heels?  Frankly no.  Well, you might be, but I'm not. 

But does that mean I want to be wearing my trackpants and a tee shirt for the festive season. HELL NO.  I will be doing my darndest to find wearable gorgeous things that are little bit special but that are still casual and can be worn with.. well trackpants.  Or bottoms that can be worn with a huge cosy knit.  

We're going to reinvent the casual glamour look.  How hard can it be... I'm also tempted to start wearing them NOW.  Surely November and the whole of December we deserve some cheer and if something with sequins can bring an iota of joy, surely it's worth having a look.  

Or you may find you have something similar in your wardrobe that you wouldn't have thought of dressing down but hopefully this might give you some ideas. 

Let's go sequins! 

First up - the easiest to wear ever from hush.  Now they have similar to these every year and they sell like hot cakes so do not leave it too long if you want one as they will not be around (this was me last year with the sequin skirt from hush last year which I had to chase down!).

Ryker Sequin Sweatshirt from hush £89

Devere Sequin Velvet Top from hush £69

Then this gorgeous sequin number from The White Company.  With stretch in the title. What's not to love about this?  This would work perfectly with leather trousers for a smarter look (or team with chunky boots for a dressed down daytime look).  Or just with jeans, trainers and a long line blazer, huge scarf and you're done.  

Stretch Sequin Top from The White Company £119

Or more subtle with a glitter tee at hush...this one very much appeals to my inner belief that I am actually Parisienne.

hush Egalite Glitter Tee £35

High Neck in silver again at New Look was £19.99 now £7

V Neck Tunic top - ideal for leather leggings and to hide a multitude of sins over the festive season. 

BUT THESE BAD BOYS.. OH HELLOOOOOO.  

Trying to work out how much I actually love them.. maybe they're just worth "trying"... 

Love Moschino sequin joggers from ASOS were £255 now £105 

However these are probably a lot more useful and I'd get a lot less Disco MC Hammer jokes from the husband so there's always that. 

They would actually be super versatile.  FAB to dress down in a lockdown casual style with a sweatshirt and trainers.  But let's imagine that we have somewhere vaguely to go... silk blouse and heels and a tux blazer.  Or the middle ground - a black cashmere knit and flats.

Sequin Trousers from hush (these are new in and will NOT last long) £99

But an amazing version at Mint Velvet! 

Mint Velvet Sequin Trousers at John Lewis £89

And new in at H&M! 

Wide sequinned trousers from H&M £39.99

And leggings... 

Sequinned leggings at H&M £17.99

SUPER easy to wear with an oversized knit now - 

Glitter Leggings from hush £49

Orrrr there's a skirt. NOW.  This might not seem the most relaxing. BUT one of these, with a sweatshirt, hoodie, biker jacket and chunky boots can actually be very dressed down and casual.  Tee and trainers and it will also take you into the Summer.  I LOVE a sequin skirt.

Phase Eight Giana Sequin Skirt was £125 now £62.50

And another fab version from Whistles which will work beautifully now with grey, taupe and camel shades - AND into the Spring (oh can you imagine THE SPRING if we can all go out!) with pale greys, creams, off whites - perfect perfect perfect. 

Champagne Sequin Midi Skirt from Whistles was £119 now £69 

Now here's an option.  A short flippy skirt from Whistles.  This I wouldn't personally counter wearing without tights but with a thick pair of opaques and a silk blouse of knit that would be amazing! 

Black Carly Sequin Flippy Skirt was £109 now £65

And a DRESS!!  This is on offer at H&M if you are a member. 

Long Sleeved Sequinned Dress £34.99 or £27.99 if you're a member. 

The other option is of course a jacket. 

Relaxed Sequin Jacket from M&S £65

Another sequin blazer at hush £129

A double breasted version at Whistles. 

Black Sequin Double Breasted Blazer was £169 now £99

Now there are subtle options as well... if you don't fancy full on sequins, fear not - how about just some sequin detailing. 

Mint Velvet Sequin Lips Sweater from John Lewis £69

But perhaps the super easiest option is a pair of trainers.  Just throw them on and go! 

Leather Lace Up Trainers from M&S £45

Or... how about channelling your inner Audrey with a pair of ballet flats.  PERFECT with an all black outfit.

Princely 2 Black Crushed Glitter Slides from Kurt Geiger were £139 now £69

And I could go on and on and on but I'm going to leave it there as I need to get on with WINTER WOOLIES!!!  Ones to keep out heads, hands and necks warm AND ones that we can wear with our sequins. I'll be sorting both on my walks on the weeks before Christmas.  Oh and they'll also make great presents too!