How to Style Sequins Beyond the Holidays
Nothing makes a celebration brighter than a sparkling sequined outfit. Once the holiday season ends, it can feel like you have to put your sequined pieces away for the rest of the year, but we beg to differ. Wearing sequins year-round is a lifestyle choice—one we firmly believe in. Here’s how to make the most of your statement pieces.
The holiday season might be marked with dates that come along every year, but formal occasions are equally appropriate times to wear your favorite sequined look. A sequined gown in a floor-length or midi option works just as well for wedding guest looks, gala dinners, and special parties as it would during the holidays.
Blazers
Adding a sequined blazer to a blouse and trouser set adds a touch of sophisticated party vibes to a look that’s more formal or professional. If you’re worried about catching your silk or cotton camisoles on the sequins, don’t fret; many sequined blazers are lined on the inside to avoid such problems.
Full Sets
A matching sequin top and maxi skirt are great substitutes for a formal gown, and can be a lot less cumbersome if you feel constrained by a single dress. If you’re not a dress or skirt person, a sequin suit is a formal option that could be more up your alley.
Whether you’re spending the evening illuminated by strobe lights or candlelight, sequins will help you catch the light wherever you go. From subtle shine to reflective, sequins can add that extra zing to a nighttime ensemble.
Subtle Sequins
Not every sequined piece looks the same; some sequins are larger, some are tinier, some are more spread out against the fabric.Choosing a piece with smaller sequins is a way to incorporate them into your next look without feeling out of place, particularly great for more casual night out moments. A top with little sequin details, like the Cosette, is a wonderful way to add sparkle without feeling too bold. If you’re interested in fun, vintage-inspired night out looks, incorporate skirts or accessories that are made with chunkier, larger sequin embellishments. These are more casual and create more movement, which is especially great for spinning on the dance floor.
Mini Skirts
Mini skirts embellished with sequins have no expiration date. Some styles, like our Dion, come in sequined designs that create illusions of other fabrics, which also allows you to wear them throughout the year without anyone even knowing you’re stretching your sequin use.
There’s no reason to dull your love for catching the light at the office. Read on to see how to style a sequin skirt for everyday wear no matter your workplace dress code.
Embellished Skirts
A sequin-detailed skirt with a professional blazer cuts a bright yet still elegant ensemble for the office. It makes a statement without being too bold, just a touch. Of course, for the workplace, midi skirts would be more appropriate.
The question of how to wear sequins casually during the day has less to do with matching sets or gowns, and more to do with the pieces you add to reflect your own personality: your ornaments of accessorizing. Accessories and layers are great vehicles for adding sparkle.
Cardigan
Cardigans with sequins are a way to bring subtle shine to a casual look without making the outfit appear too formal. Sequin-detailed cardigans are perfect for pairing with jeans, but can also be dressed up with the right skirts or trousers. Likewise, sequined cardigans worn with mini dresses and heels make for fun night out options as well.
Accessories
When you just need to sparkle, you have plenty of smaller options available: accessories. Headbands, sequin-embroidered scarves, shoes, and even casual jewelry add even more opportunities to wear sequins at any time. A bag with stitched sequins is another way to brighten your outfit, but be careful that their texture won’t rub against your top.