Alternative party wear: from sequin playsuits to metallic skirts, non-dress style ideas and separates for the festive season
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Anyone can wear a dress come Christmas and there's plenty of nice ones to choose from.
But if you really want to make a statement and try something different, break away from the crowd with a few stylish separates.
From metallic skinny jeans to sequinned playsuits, lace cropped shirts and leather pencil skirts, the high street is alight with festive party pieces.
Come indulge your inner stylist with a look at our favourite non-dress wear of this Christmas and let the good times roll...
(P.S. Want shoes? Click here for inspiration or take a look at our must-have party accessories.)
Whistles crop tee
Shine time.
£140, whistles.com
Topshop pleated midi skirt
Move to the pleat.
£75, topshop.com
Gerry Weber Baroque Straight Jean
Baroque bling.
£95, johnlewis.com
Ted Baker sequinned jacket
Sparkle like a pro.
£299, harrods.com
Maje leather pencil skirt
Heavy metal.
£280, net-a-porter.com
Whistles lace cropped shirt
Floral print.
£145, johnlewis.com
Somerset by Alice Temperley Animal Jacquard Skirt
Wild thing.
£130, johnlewis.com
Michael Kors silk chiffon top
Make a splash.
£68, theoutnet.com
Karen Millen metallic jacquard jacket
Bold shouldered.
£250, karenmillen.com
French Connection party print jeans
Paisley lady.
£85, frenchconnection.com
Reiss embellished lace top
Love lace.
£110, reiss.com
Phase Eight Michelle Jumpsuit
Sleek statement.
£96, phase-eight.com
Maje stretch-mesh mini skirt
Swing it.
£160, net-a-porter.com
Reiss metallic spandeau top
Bit of flash.
£95, reiss.com
Comptoir des Cottoniers striped top
Sequin spirit.
Jaeger silk panel top
Sweet in silk.
£150, jaeger.com
Warehouse Wrap Front Jumpsuit
Jump around.
£70, warehouse.com
Short sequinned top
Beige beauty.
£24.99, hm.com
Topshop floral glitter leggings
Burn it out.
£25, topshop.com
Topshop shiny mini skirt
Go for gold.
£38, topshop.com
Topshop short sleeve top
Disco queen.
£22, topshop.com
The Kooples leopard print scarf
Touch of leopard.
£125, thekooples.co.uk
True Decadence Sequin Skirt
Ms mermaid.
£32, johnlewis.com
New Look sheer crop top
Sheer style.
£16, newlook.com
Ted Baker Metallic Skinny Jeans
Glitz 'n glimmer.
£99, tedbaker.com
Reiss textured circle skirt
Take a swirl.
£135, reiss.com
H&M sequinned trousers
Light it up.
£29.99, hm.com
Miss Selfridge sequin playsuit
Get playful.
£58.50, missselfridge.com
Oasis Crinkle Foil Shell Top
Elegance defined.
£22, oasis-stores.com
Warehouse sequin kimono
Kimono cool.
£58, warehouse.co.uk