Party Pick 'n' Mix: Dressing Through the Decades

If it will take more than a cheeky Snowball to get you into a pair of sequinned flares this Crimbo, never fear - when it comes to your preferred party piece, this season, if you could have worn it to a shindig at some point between 1920 and 2000, it's probably back in style... so let's channel Betsey Johnson and party like it's 1999... 1989... 1979... or just about any other year you'd care to name...



'20s: Fringed Cape, Miss Selfridge at House of Fraser; Shoes, French Connection; Dress, Reiss
'50s: Dress, Coast; Shoes, Oasis
'60s: Dress, Anna Sui at Girl Meets Dress (To Rent or Buy); Boots, MARY at Topshop


'70s: Jumpsuit, Lavish Alice; Shoes, Warehouse
'80s: Blazer and Trousers, both Topshop Unique; Dress and Blouse, both Topshop; Shoes, Reiss
'90s: Dress, Mango; Shoes, French Connection

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3 Ways to Wear Short Dungarees

Last year, I couldn't be prised out of my full-length overalls, but this year I've been all about dungaree shortcuts... I was instantly drawn to the offbeat '90s vibe of this slouchy acid-wash Primark pair... so much more fun than just plain old shorts, somehow!

Grunge Girl

Dungarees: Primark, Top: New Look, Shirt: Forever 21, Boots: Primark

Once You Crop, You Can't Stop

Dungarees and Top: Primark, Shoes: Marks & Spencer

Check On It

Dungarees and Shoes: Both Primark, Shirt: New Look

How are you styling yours?

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3 Ways to Wear the '90s Slip Dress

For my money, H&M have definitely come up with the slip dress of the season... at a mere £9.99, I could scarcely believe it was labelled correctly! I'd been after a '90s style strappy number since last year, so, having rejected the ubiquitous daisy print jersey versions which are still all too close a reminder of my wardrobe aged 10, and the lace-trimmed satin versions which still somehow feel a little too "Welcome to the Playboy Mansion", finding this felt like the answer to all my prayers - not only free from flora, fauna and fripperies, but perfect for both day and night! I decided to style it up (and down) 3 ways, from grunge to glam, in honour of its '90s heritage... How would you wear yours?

Grunge

Dress: H&M (Current), Boots: Primark

Casual

Dress: As Above, T-Shirt: H&M (Past Season), Trainers: M&S (Autograph Kids!)

Glam

Dress: As Above, Jacket and Shoes: Both Primark (Past Season)

I have to give a special mention to my "DIY" '90s style choker... Having relinquished all my original velvet versions years ago (darnit!), I spent much of Easter Monday scouring my accessories for some kind of substitute... and eventually came up with this jewelled detachable bra strap! Bought from Primark a couple of years ago to glam up strapless dresses, it does the job perfectly, and, of course, it's even adjustable - win!

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