Festively Formal: The Perfect NYE Party Dress by Bastyan
For me, half of the fun of party season is in the getting ready, so when Bastyanoffered me the chance to style up one of their party dresses, I couldn't resist. Theirdresses put modern spins on classic formal shapes, from cutouts at the waist to sheer panels and embroidered details. I wasn't so sure on the styles that flashed the flesh and I knew I wouldn't get much wear out of one of the more formal maxi dresses, so the dress I chose was the Sophia, a fitted black pencil dress with a gathered section, sheer 3/4 length sleeves and a curved plunge neckline. It's one of those dresses that looks quite innocuous until you put it on. Then you realise what a difference a clever cut can make...
‘Cos I’m Cooler Than The Red Dress…
One of the problems with doing Dressember is finding enough dresses that are warm enough for one of the coldest months of the year. I have a predisposition for things that are a lot lighter and more summery (hello, floral cotton), which means I often end up spending most of my Winter freezing cold. So when East offered me the chance to try one of their dresses, I decided to go with my brain, rather than my gut, and test out the pleated merino dress (£99), which is the perfect design for colder temperatures...
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