styling guide
party tops for fall: what to wear out this season
Fall evenings call for richer fabrics. Swap summer's light cotton for brocade, silk and texture — the pieces that look as good in candlelight as they do in photos.
brocade for a night out
A woven jamavar or brocade top catches the light without sequins. Wear it with black trousers and you're dressed for anything from dinner to dancing.
go matching
A co-ord set is the shortcut to a party outfit — top and bottom in the same fabric, no thinking required. Break it up later and you have two separate pieces.
silk for dinner
A silk halter is the quieter option — elegant, minimal and easy to layer under a blazer when the night gets cold.
a statement neckline
When the top has a strong shape, keep jewellery small and the hair up. Let the neckline be the focus.