The Mini Dress Edit: Five Party Dresses Worth Wearing Now
The clocks have gone back and the invitations are arriving, so it is officially party season in London. You could reach for the same little black dress again. Or you could let this be the year your going out outfits do the talking. We have pulled together five mini dresses from our sheath dress collection. Each one has a different personality, and every one is cut to flatter.
Sheath dresses are a quiet hero of the wardrobe. They are close-fitting and streamlined, and they are very easy to style up or down. Every dress in this edit is made from a polyester and elastane blend with a touch of stretch, so they move with you from dinner to the dance floor. Here is our pick of the best party dresses UK wardrobes need right now, with a few styling notes for each.
Hanna Red Backless Long Sleeve Mini Dress with Removable Rose Accessory
If one dress could sum up the festive mood, it would be the Hanna Red Backless Long Sleeve Mini Dress. From the front it is covered up and polished, with long sleeves and a clean sheath shape. Then you turn around and the backless design does all the work. The removable rose accessory is the clever bit. Wear it for a romantic, statement look at a Christmas party, or unclip it for a sleeker, more minimal finish at New Year. Because the back is the focus, wear your hair up in a low chignon or a sleek ponytail. Keep jewellery simple: gold-tone drop earrings and nothing at the neck. Finish with barely-there heeled sandals and a red lip that matches the dress. At £49.00, this is the red party dress that earns its place every December.
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Hanna White Backless Long Sleeve Mini Dress with Removable Rose Accessory
The Hanna White Backless Long Sleeve Mini Dress has the same backless cut, long sleeves and removable rose as its red sister, but the mood is completely different. White in winter feels fresh and quietly confident. It is a lovely choice for an engagement party, a winter birthday or a chic New Year's Eve. Wear the rose for a soft, feminine look. Leave it off and the dress becomes pared-back and modern, perfect with a long camel coat over the top. Silver-tone jewellery keeps everything crisp. Try a slim cuff or a pair of small hoops, then add pointed heels in nude or metallic. For a city evening, pair it with sheer black tights and ankle boots for a cooler, more editorial feel. It is also £49.00.
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Rachel Red Halter Neck Mini Dress
For a flirtier take on the party dress, the Rachel Red Halter Neck Mini Dress is a playful one. The halter neck shows off the shoulders, there is a backless detail, and the pleated skirt has a lovely swing when you move. It is lined and fastens with a zip, so it feels neat and secure all night. This is a dress for dancing, so pick shoes you can actually stay in, such as a block-heel sandal or a strappy mid-heel. The halter neckline frames the face, so skip the necklace and go for bold earrings and a stack of gold-tone bangles instead. A cropped faux fur jacket or a sharp black blazer will get you there and back on a chilly evening. All this for £39.00.
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Anabelle Blue Shiny One Shoulder Diagonal Low-Cut Mini Dress
Every edit needs one dress that catches the light, and the Anabelle Blue Shiny One Shoulder Diagonal Low-Cut Mini Dress is ours. It has a glossy finish, an asymmetric one shoulder line and a daring diagonal low-cut, so this is the dress for a night out with the girls or a date you want to remember. Blue is a fresh alternative to the usual festive black and red, and it looks wonderful next to silver-tone accessories. With so much shine, let the dress lead. Choose one statement earring on the bare-shoulder side, a small clutch and simple strappy heels. Smoky eyes or a glowy, dewy base will pick up the sheen beautifully. At £30.00, it is the most wallet-friendly piece in the edit, which leaves room in the budget for the shoes.
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Rachel Brown Leopard Print Halter Neck Mini Dress
We have saved the boldest for last. The Rachel Brown Leopard Print Halter Neck Mini Dress takes the halter neck, pleated skirt and backless cut of the Rachel style and adds a striking leopard print. Leopard print works as a neutral in the London wardrobe, and this dress proves it. For a party, keep everything else black: sheer tights, black pointed heels or knee-high boots, and a sleek black clutch. Gold-tone hoops and a warm bronze eyeshadow bring out the brown tones in the print. It also works for a less formal night out with a leather jacket thrown on top. Confident, fierce and impossible to ignore, it is £59.00.
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Whether you lean towards the elegant drama of the Hanna dresses, the playful swing of the Rachel styles or the high shine of Anabelle, there is a mini dress here for every invitation in your diary. Our advice is to choose the one that makes you smile in the mirror, then build the look around it with one statement accessory and shoes you can dance in.
Browse the full edit of mini dresses and sheath dresses at Lastricks and find your party season outfit. If it is your first time shopping with us, use the code WELCOME10 for 10% off your first order.
