It's that time of year: layers begin happily bouncing out of your closet, hot chocolate becomes a daily staple, and the holiday party invites start rolling into your already oh-so-full inbox. While it's a great excuse to see your boss dance on a table, wearing the same tired old black dress to every single soiree is just not the way to ring in the new year. This Chrismahannukwanzakuh, may we suggest you take the magpie approach and steal the shiniest look you can find. While thrifting for a few last minute showstoppers, why not deck your bod in sparkling sequins. Here are a few chic ladies whose style will get you through every champagne-soaked holiday bash while helping to maintain an impressive level of luster while you're at it. Some are fictional, some are a little bit of a hot mess, but all are iconic sparkle goddesses that will really make an impression this year.
Daisy Buchanan: With the remake of The Great Gatsby right around the corner, why not go glam this year instead of hitching onto the six-inch heel and bodycon dress wagon? Think flapper style, gin and jazz, woe-is me, "I am drowning in a depression of my own wealth," Hamptons glamour. Sequin feather headdresses, pearls, flats, and a penchant for gentlemen, fancy things, and whiskey.
Genteleman Prefer Blondes 1953
Marilyn Monroe: Chances are, you are bound to run into another Marilyn at some point during the night, but instead of the token white halter dress and a breezy pantyline, go a bit more obscure. Marilyn Gentleman Prefer Blondes era, and this requires a bit more of a committment. Red glitz, to-the-floor, slit to the thigh, not for the faint of heart. Not a blonde? Don't fake it, brunettes don't often sleep alone either and wigs often suck. Go as Marilyn's equally sultry counterpart, Jane Russell. What goes with sequins, you ask? Why, diamonds, of course! I hear they are a girl's best friend.
Phantom of the Opera 2004, Masquerade
Christine Daae (Phantom of the Opera): But like...not an unattractive phantom. More like drama, dripping jewels, bustling drapes of fabric, and one beautiful sequined mask to tie it all together. Curl your hair in ringlets, and try to carry a tune.
Love's "Never the Bride" clothing line.
Courtney Love: This requires head-to-toe gold sequins and some Doc Martens, the bubblier and brighter the better. Add the rocker kid from that dive bar down the street who has been eyeing you, and all you need is a Grammy for Best Trashed Hotel Room and you're good to go.
1) Party Monster 2003. 2) Gitsie Wood for nikkilipstick
Gitsie: In case you have not seen the based-on-a-true-story murder and glowsticks saga that is Party Monster, get thee to a Netflix queue right away. Follow Macauley Culkin and Seth Green as down-the-rabbit-hole party kids in the '80s who end up murdering their drug dealer in a haze of sequins and ketamine. Chloe Sevigny plays a buzzed Lolita with lollipops, body glitter, sparkling miniskirts, and knee-socks.
One major rule of thumb for any girl's closet is that sequins never go out of style. Months from now, you can throw any sequined top over a plain black dress for some sparkle, or pair with a dark denim wash and blazer to spice up the average work day. Sequins make a statement, and they last. A good vintage piece, when properly taken care of, will literally last you until you're an eccentric old broad with six cats, four ex-husbands, and one of those long cigarette holders.
Nov 17 2012, Written by Lyz Mancini
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