Instagram Has Spoken: These 7 Timeless Trends Are Set to Dominate This Party Season

It’s official: party season is coming. And if your diary is quickly filling up with cocktail parties, festive drinks and New Year’s Eve celebrations, there’s probably one thing front of mind—what on earth am I going to wear? While there are always the reliable party go-tos that many of us have tucked in our wardrobes, there’s something about the festive party season that feels a little extra special, and therefore deserving of a new outfit. So what better time to see what fashion insiders are planning on wearing to their parties over the coming weeks? After extensive scrolling on Instagram and endless conversations with my fellow fashion enthusiasts, I think I’ve figured out the trends you’re likely to see.

Many of them won’t come as a total surprise, in fact, they’re actually incredibly timeless and even versatile. Silver and embellishment, for example, always pop up at parties, but especially during the festive period. Instagram’s best-dressed are also picking up on the resurgence of interest in the Nineties, so expect to see plenty of mini skirts and sheer styles that feel fresh but also deserving of a place in your capsule wardrobe. And for the minimalists, there’s the sleek option of a tailored look, which this season is nodding to the Eighties with power silhouettes complete with padded shoulders.