With temperatures plummeting and my day-to-day dressing suddenly becoming focused on the best way to stay as warm and dry as possible, things have become sartorially a little less glamorous over the past week. Luckily, with the arrival of winter also comes something very exciting: party season. From pre-Christmas drinks to all-out New Year's Eve parties, office dos to birthday drinks (a subtle plug here for my own upcoming 30th), there's plenty of occasions on the horizon to come up with fun outfits. And when it comes to party-ready attire, there's one high street spot all our editors turn to first: Zara.
Thanks to its tendency to immediately be on the latest trends, and its longstanding status as a go-to for statement evening pieces, Zara is always a reliable source of party-ready outfits. From the iconic "going-out top" to dance floor-worthy heels, this high street staple always delivers a plethora of tempting options—and this season is no different. From Seventies rock'n'roll inspired faux fur coats to bejewelled mini skirts, sheer shirts to velvet blazers, there's a style for every occasion and aesthetic.
Here, discover my pick of the key evening trends that Zara is embracing this season, and my edit of the best, most expensive-looking pieces they have to bring the trend into your winter party wardrobe.
5 EXPENSIVE-LOOKING PARTY TRENDS ZARA IS BACKING FOR 2024:
1. Seventies Glam
Style Notes: It looks like Zara is turning to Seventies rock'n'roll icons like Bianca Jagger and Blondie for its inspiration this party season. From faux-fur coats to feather-trimmed shirts to golden party boots, these pieces exude edgy glamour.
Cosy and glamorous—the perfect duo.
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Satin Feather Crop Top
Style with black wide-leg trousers or leather pants.
This cropped jacket is stage-worthy.
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Velvet Midi Dress With Buckle
Pair with knee-high boots to keep it winter-ready.
Every wardrobe needs a leather jacket.
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Metallic Kitten Heel Slingback Shoes
This bronze colour is so cool.
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Zw Collection Satin Jewel Dress
Jumping straight out of Studio 54 and into my wardrobe.
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Satin Shirt With Feathers
I'll be recreating this whole look.
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Metallic Kitten Heel Boots
I'd pair these with a sleek LBD.
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Open-Back Halter Top
Throw a faux fur coat over this open back top to get you to the party.
2. OTT Embellishment
Style Notes: If ever there's a time to go maximalist on embellishment and metallics, it's winter party season. Go all-out with head-to-toe embellishment, or mix with black pieces to keep it a little more subtle.
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Sequinned Short Dress
You can't go wrong with a sequinned mini dress.
Style with black trousers or skirt.
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Flared Sequinned Leggings
This also ties into the Seventies glam look so well.
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High-Heel Ankle Boots With Rhinestones
These boots do all the work for you in creating a glam look.
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Fitted Sequinned Waistcoat
Grab this whole set while you can.
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Sequinned Halter Top
This has such a cool Nineties vibe.
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Sequinned Short Dress
This is more than appropriate for winter party season.
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Sequinned Midi Dress
Ideal for more formal affairs.
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Sequinned Short Dress
Or go mini for festive drinks.
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Sequinned Halter Top
3. Mini Hemlines
Style Notes: This season, it's all about the high hemlines, and Zara is definitely backing the trend. In dress or skirt form, the mini is in the spotlight—keep yours sleek and sophisticated by balancing the hem with long coats and knee-high boots.
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Satin Mini Dress With Feathers
The feather trim is such a cool touch.
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Short Glitter Stretch Knit Dress
I love the subtle flower-print embellishment.
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Gathered Corsetry-Inspired Dress
This dress creates such a gorgeous silhouette.
No a dress person? Opt for these shorts styled with a cashmere knit or button-down shirt.
I love how this is styled.
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Short Tulle Dress With Rhinestones
This feels like the kind of dress party queen Paris Hilton would approve of.
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Textured Floral Skort
The texture of this skirt makes it look so much more expensive than its price tag.
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Short Dress With Rhinestone Bows
Pair with a long black coat and pointed-toe heels.
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Velvet Mini Dress With Sequins
See how good it looks with tall boots?
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Sequinned Lace Mini Dress
Sparkle and mini hems all in the perfect package.
4. Sheer
Style Notes: Effortlessly cool and understatedly sensual, sheer styles have been a designer favourite for the past year—and party season is it's time to shine. This season, Zara's options range from the bold to the more low-key, with semi-sheer styles that can easily be layered to create sophisticated outfits.
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Semi-Sheer Textured Floral Shirt
Such a cool way to dip your toe into the sheer trend.
Or go all-out with this set.
You could also layer the skirt with a cropped knit or tee.
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Asymmetric Semi-Sheer Cape
The asymmetric silhouette also taps into the Seventies glam aesthetic.
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Long Tulle Bodysuit Dress
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Zw Collection Lace Camisole Dress
Sheer and lace is such an elegant combination.
Pair with your favourite black jeans and you're ready to go.
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Semi-Sheer Textured Trousers With Sequins
I'd style this with a bodysuit and oversized blazer.
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Velvet Trim Lace Bodysuit
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Zw Collection Satin Lace Skirt
For those who just want a hint of exposed skin.
Style Notes: One of the most expensive-looking party trends that Zara is embracing this season is texture. Play with a mix-and-match by styling velvet pieces with glossy leather boots, lace tops with silky separates, and you'll have an outfit that instantly appears more considered and elevated.
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Velvet Lace Midi Dress
Velvet is a winter party staple.
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Mini Dress With Fringing and Sequins
This is the ideal dance floor dress.
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Lace Camisole Dress Zw Collection
There's something so romantic about this lace dress.
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Zw Collection Short Sequinned Skirt
Style with a silky shirt to really play with texture.
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Velvet Midi Strappy Dress
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Frayed Sequin Crop Top
Style with wide-leg trousers and an oversized blazer.
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Flocked Tulle Maxi Dress
This has a chic, Parisian look.
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Sequinned Camisole Top
A friend wore this exact top to a party recently and we were all obsessed.
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Combined DevorÉ Midi Dress
Add black strappy heels and you're set.
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Zw Collection Lace Satin Dress
I'm a sucker for a lace-trimmed dress.
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