The Ultimate Cocktail Party Outfit Inspiration for the Fashion Capitals of the World

Champagne season is upon us, and while I still can’t believe how quickly this year has flown, I’m excited to celebrate what a fabulous year it’s been.

Of course, as always, I love finding inspiration for my seasonal outfits online, and for party season I’m at it again. So, I spent a lot of my weekend on the beautiful online store Farfetch. A fashionista’s paradise, Farfetch has incredible fashion forward trends from the likes of Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta and Stella McCartney.

Like me, Farfetch is also getting into the magic of the champagne season, and they’ve created a beautiful edit for prime party time, perfectly named Cocktails in Wonderland. They’ve ditched predictable party wear, and replaced it with a wonderland of enchanted escapes, frill fantasies and gothic glamour. Think frou frou dresses, organza frocks, and embellished ball gowns, tied together with blush pinks, glitzy gold and midnight black. Hello heaven, and the ultimate inspiration/shopping destination!

As I’m splitting my time between the UK and Australia in December and January, I’ll need both winter and summer party outfits (queue my boyfriend’s eye rolling!). So, I’ve teamed up with Farfetch to create enviable outfit inspiration for Melbourne and London, as well as Paris, Dubai and New York.

If you’re travelling in the next few months, this is your ultimate cocktail party outfit inspiration for the fashion capitals of the world.

Melbourne

Embrace the summer weather by working lighter colours. Don’t forget to Melbourne-it-up with a sleek touch of black.

Top – Undercover Tulle Embroidered Blouse / Pants – Chloé Cropped Trousers / Shoes – Valentino Garavani Ankle Strap Sandals / Bag – Lanvin Floral Shoulder Bag / Bracelet – Miansai ‘Screw’ Bracelet / Earrings – Luis Morais Large ‘p3’ Earrings

London

Transform into the ultimate gothic glamour.

Top – Alessandra Rich Embellished Lace Blouse / Skirt – Simone Rocha Embroidered Tulle Skirt / Jacket – 3.1 Phillip Lim Classic Biker Jacket / Shoes – Dolce & Gabbana Stiletto Booties / Bag – Saint Laurent ‘Monogram’ Cross Body / Ring – Ledaotto Embellished Ring

Paris

Put your best fashion foot forward. Mix black with frills, lace, leather, and a splash of gold.

Dress – Nicopanda Frilled Zipped Dress / Pants – Michael Michael Kors Artificial Leather Leggings / Shoes – Oscar de la Renta ‘Alyssa’ Pumps / Bag – Salvatore Ferragamo ‘Sue’ Crossbody Bag / Pearl Ring – Elise Dray Embellished Leaf Ring / Large Ring – Ledaotto Crystal Embellishment Ring

Dubai

Floaty, floral and pink all come together with black and Saint Laurent.

Dress – Giamba Degradé Embroidered Lace Dress / Shoes – Oscar de la Renta ‘Fezra’ Pumps / Bag – Saint Laurent ‘Classic Monogram’ Clutch / Belt – Mcq Alexander Mcqueen Plaque Belt / Ring – Maria Black ‘Creed Long Bar’ Ring / Earrings – Wouters & Hendrix ‘Playfully Precious’ Moonstone Earrings

New York

Look like you’ve walked straight off the catwalk and adorn sequins, jewels, polka dots and tulle.

Dress – Emanuel Ungaro Sheer Panel Polka Dot Sequin Dress / Coat – Diane Von Furstenberg Belted Coat / Shoes – Jimmy Choo ‘Lilyth’ Sandals / Bag – Charlotte Olympia ‘Pandora’ Jewel Print Clutch / Earrings – Melissa Joy Manning Stud Earrings

 

Are you off to any of these cities for champagne season? I’d really love to be in New York, but home is calling! Make sure you let me know what your favourite outfit is in the comments below!

E. Xx

Image credits: Farfetch