Bring out your inner disco diva and get your sequins on!
Luanne McLean checks out the latest sequin creations to be added to the stunning Goddiva collection
The 1970's was when the sequinned bandeau top roller skated into ladies hearts. Now almost fifty years later the sequin is still riding high in the style stakes. Full on disco diva is still an option for those extroverts happy to soak themselves in sequins head to toe, but more subtle styles are now also available so every taste is catered for
Full on disco diva
Go for full on glimmer and sequins everywhere with these sassy styles for a disco diva look with a modern twist. If cleverly styled the correct way the right outfit can easily take you from the office to drinks with the addition of a few key pieces.
A sprinkle of subtle sequins
If you're not comfortable with a full-on sequin look don't worry - sometimes a little bit of sparkle can be just what you need when you wardrobe starts to look samey. Instead of a full on show-stopper, shimmy into one of these subtle sparkly creations to mix up with your regular daywear .
Goddiva sequinned mermaid hem maxi dress £49
How to style a sequin dress?
The prospect of wearing sequins can seem quite daunting, but you can ease yourself in gently with a
blush or nude coloured mesh dress delicately embellished with sequins. Once your confidence has grown then bring out the big guns with the sequin patterned, beautiful floral pieces, or bodices & skirts given sequin detailing. Always tone done the rest of your outfit with more subdued colour tights and shoes as well as a light cardigan to casually throw over. A simple plain cotton t shirt looks great under an off-the-shoulder sequin dress giving it a new lease of life as everyday wear.
What colour shoes to wear with a sequin dress?
A simple black shoe would be a easy answer to the footwear conundrum when it comes to sequin dresses, or perhaps an understated nude shoe so your eyes are instantly drawn to the sequins. Wintertime means a knee or thigh high boot can be thrown into the mix to make your dress more relevant as daywear. If opting for court or wedge styles this will give your look some height easily teamed with an opaque black tight or simple nude stockings as it gets chillier. Subtle metallic leather sandals in silver or gold would work out really well to take your dress through to an evening engagement.
How to accessories a sequin dress ?
The key to finishing a look is by adding the perfect accessories. With a choice of great jewellery you can't go wrong, maybe some classic hoop earrings, a few eclectic bangles grouped together up an arm makes a bohemian style feature, while necklaces draw the eye to the collar bone - great with strapless of off the shoulder sequin evening dresses. Good hair is vital to achieving a successful look, a subtle up do or a relaxed worn down style works well with hair band or a statement pair of oversized earrings.
How to dress down a sequin dress?
Make your evening dresses instantly more casual by adding a denim jacket or even slip under a plain black pair of pedal pushers or leggings to give a weekend outfit a more casual appeal. Shrug Cardigans are a a perfect style solution for winter months as the nights draw closer, or select a quality piece of fine knitwear such as a polo neck which would easily fit underneath a skater style sequin dress and would look fantastic for a more casual overall look. The addition of the right wardrobe fashion staples, such as a key piece of denim or plain knitwear separates, is an easy way to bring down the cost per wear of your sequin dress and make it instantly more wearable, getting you really good value for money.
Goddiva sequin skater dress in emerald, £49
Godiva have so many gorgeous sequin dresses to dress up or down and create a sparkling look to get you noticed. From a subtle sprinkle to a full on sequin rainbow Goddiva can make your modern Dido diva dreams come true!