THE UNSCRIPTED CHRISTMAS EDIT
The group chat has mentioned Christmas drinks. Your work do is going in the diary. Your wardrobe? Still saying “nothing to wear”.
Before you panic-buy something for one evening, let’s talk styling. At Unscripted, our Christmas party edit is about pieces that feel special, feel like you and have a life beyond December.
Think satin with your favourite denim, sequins softened with knitwear and dresses you’ll reach for again when the next birthday invitation arrives. Here’s how we’d put it together.
For Christmas drinks: you bring the plans, we’ll bring the sparkle
One statement texture can do the work of an entire outfit. Our Brown Sequin Halterneck Tie-Back Mini Dress is where we’d start for cocktails with the girls. Keep the bag simple and give that neckline its moment.
Prefer a classic black option? Look at our Black Grecian Sequin Mini Dress. Change your shoes, bag and outerwear and you can give it a different mood for your next occasion.
For the work do: “a nice top and…” sorted
If dresses aren’t your thing, there’s no need to force it because it’s Christmas. Separates can feel just as dressed up, with plenty of ways to wear them afterwards.
Our Drape Mock Neck Satin Blouse works with tailored trousers for dinner, or with our Textured Tassel Mini Skort, tights and boots for something more playful.
And after the party? Wear the blouse with jeans for dinner, then pair the skort with a simple knit for a weekend out. That’s the wardrobe mileage we love.
For the full getting-ready moment
Sometimes you want the dress, the heels and your favourite playlist on while you get ready. Our Satin Draped Mini Corset Dress is one to look at for those plans. The draping brings detail without needing lots of extras.
When you try it on, sit down, walk around and check it with the underwear and shoes you plan to wear. Your outfit needs to work for the evening you’re actually having. You’ll enjoy yourself much more when you aren’t adjusting everything all night.
The “will I wear it again?” test
Before buying a party piece, ask yourself what else you could wear it with. Try these combinations:
- Sequin mini + relaxed knit: let the hem show underneath, add tights and boots, and style it as a skirt.
- Satin blouse + favourite jeans: an easy dinner outfit that feels considered without much effort.
- Textured skort + plain tee + blazer: a fresh mood for the same piece.
- Statement earrings + simple jumper: a small switch that makes an everyday outfit feel more polished.
You don’t always need a completely new outfit. Sometimes you need someone to show you another way to wear the pieces you already love.
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One for them… a little something for you?
Then there’s the other festive challenge: buying for the friend who says she doesn’t need anything.
Our Christmas Gifts & Secret Santa collection brings together jewellery, bags and cosy slippers to help you find something that feels personal.
For the homebody, try our Cheerful Cream Smiley Face Slippers. For someone who always finishes an outfit with jewellery, take a look at our Double Snake Chain Necklace in gold or silver.
Christmas shopping in Rossendale? Let’s try it on together
If you’re looking for Christmas party outfits in Rossendale, come and see us at Unscripted Fashion, our independent boutique in Haslingden.
Bring the shoes you want to wear, show us the bag you already own or tell us which part of getting dressed you find difficult. We can help you build an outfit around that.
Whether you’re visiting from Rawtenstall, Ramsbottom or elsewhere nearby, you can try something different, ask for an honest opinion and leave with fresh styling ideas.
You don’t need to arrive knowing what suits you. Working that out together is part of the fun.
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Let’s find you something you’ll be excited to wear — and excited to wear again.
Selene x