’Tis The Season To Make A Statement In Party Pieces
Life’s a party this December, and so is the new Mango Selection collection.
By Harper's BAZAAR - published
Now that we’re at the tail-end of the year, what’s more exciting than RSVPing yes to a party? Shopping for an outfit for said party, of course. It’s the perfect opportunity for no-holds-barred shimmer, shine, and texture—all of which can be found in Mango’s new Selection collection.
Comprised of timeless (read: forever relevant) wardrobe classics in fabrics like organza and silk, the collection captures the different feminine flights of fancy you might have during the festive season. Looking to razzle-dazzle? There are satin tops and bejewelled bling designed for you to shine on the dance floor. Yearning for pieces that will give you main character energy? Slip into an oversized faux fur coat or a borrowed-from-the-boys suit. Or are you planning to channel your very demure, very mindful side, with a dose of naughtiness? The lace pieces and vertiginous heels will certainly do the trick.
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Mango’s Selection collection comes in a cool and sophisticated colour palette of black, chocolate brown, and maroon that’s livened up by touches of gold, ecru, and the elegant shimmer of metallic details and precious stones, ensuring you’ll be dressed to the nines for every celebration on your calendar.
To assist you in your pre-party prep, we’ve rounded up the key looks from the collection and, yes, we can guarantee that you’ll continue loving them long after the eggnog’s finished and the confetti has been swept away.
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Fancy Dress
Mango’s Selection collection is not short on high-hemmed, high-shine dresses. But it also has other festive frocks that offer an alternate point of view on femininity: moodily glamorous, tastefully minimal, or tastefully alluring. Above all, they provide one more reason to dress up and be merry this season.
If a classic little black dress—clean lines, short, and body-skimming—doesn’t cut it for you, consider this one that has a literal twist. Gathered on top with an asymmetrical neckline and flowing to the ankles, it can be minimalist, chic or sexy (or even all at once), depending on the night’s activities. Start with sheer black tights and a sleek pair of heels before accessorising with a minimalist bag and jewellery.
Eccentric details and bold colours aren’t the only ways to make a statement. This dress proves that easy elegance can be equally exciting. While it comes in a party-friendly silhouette that’s short, straight, and strapless, the two trains on its back elegantly trail behind you as you glide from room to room or, when tied into a bow, tastefully wrap up an outfit.
Semi-sheer dresses no longer only belong to the bedroom, especially when they come with a little glimmer and shimmer like this one. Fashioned using a medium cable knit fabric that tastefully drapes on the body without clinging to it, add some show-stopping accessories to turn up the shine or opt to keep it minimal because of one more sultry detail to this dress for those who dare to bare: an open back that ends just before the derrière.
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Statement separates
If your style philosophy veers more towards the unexpected, Mango’s Selection collection has you covered too.
For days when you have to head into the office then off to a party after, opt for easy suiting that doubles up as elegant workwear. This black tie-inspired set is polished perfection, owing to its satin lapels and structured fit reminiscent of menswear. In short, it’s the perfect foundation for every party persona—from those who prefer to keep things simple to those who believe more is more.
When in doubt, let a faux fur coat and its plush, fluffy texture take over the job of dressing up for you. A perennially popular piece for its power to instantly up the glamour of any outfit, slip it over a sparkly dress for a Studio 54 vibe or over an athleisure two-piece for Calabasas cool. Or take a leaf out of Mango’s book, and style it over a body suit and a sheer lace skirt for an old-school Hollywood-esque elegance that’s also subtly seductive.
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Mango’s latest SELECTION collection is available at:
*ION Orchard
2 Orchard Turn, #B2-16/17
*Raffles City
252 North Bridge Road, #02-39
* Wisma Atria
435 Orchard Road, #B1-01