sequins of events
I have a thing for bling; which is why I’m oh-so-happy when December rolls around and it becomes socially acceptable to walk out the door in sequins. Honestly, some people receive an invitation to a holiday party and think to themselves, “Oh goody! Seven-layer dip and hot-buttered rum!” I think to myself, “Oh goody! I get to wear my sparkly cocktail dress!”
Apparently, Princess Kate thinks the same thing…
But because we’re talking about clothes that make limited appearances to parties and such, I see no reason to take out a second mortgage on the house (or Palace) in order to afford them. Yes, they have sparkle…but diamonds they are not.
Here, some gems I dug up….
The appropriately-named Mandalay Cold Shoulder Sequin Dress; $1,755
Parker Open Back Sequin Dress; $374, www.bloomingdales.com
Aidan Mattox Cold Shoulder Sequined Sheath Dress; $295, www.neimanmarcus.com
Vince Sequin-Embellished Crepe Dress; $495, www.net-a-porter.com
Aidan Mattox Cold Shoulder Sequin Dress in gold; $295, www.nordstrom.com
Balmain Cargo Pants; $1,750, and Top; $1,997
AG Adriano Goldschmied Sequin Ponte Pants; $225, www.bloomingdales.com
DKNYC Boat Neck Sequin Top; $59.40, www.bloomingdales.com
Valentino Red Sequin Satin Petal Rosette Tote; $1,933.20
Michael Kors Grayson Sequin Satchel; $368, www.michaelkors.com
Stuart Weitzman Sequined Lace-Up Bootie; $315
Dereon Dynamite Boots in Pewter; $74.99, www.heels.com
Juicy Couture Star Shine Sequin Bag; $298
Xhilaration Blush Satchel; $24.99, www.target.com
Ugg Australia Laela Sparkles Raspberry Rose; 109.95
Converse Glitz Slip-On in Fuchsia; $34, www.target.com
WARNING: Wearing sequins from head-to-toe can cause serious damage to your reputation. No more than one or two pieces per customer.
Casey
I am also a sequin NUT and saw a cute black sequin blazer in the Victoria Secret catalog for around $180 but since it will only get one or two wears a year, that still seemed a little high… Well, I was in Forever 21 shopping for my soon-to-be 12 year old daughter and suddenly I came upon a cropped black sequined jacket… for less than $25!!!!! Needless to say, I now have the black sequin jacket I’ve spent the last 5 (who am I kidding – 20!) years looking for!
bargain
I LOVE Forever 21…every time I take my (13-year-old) daughter there, I end up buying something for myself. And you’re right–their sequin selection is fabulous!