6 Epic Outfits That Break Every Party Dressing Cliché

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It's that time of year when you could legitimately put the professions "questionable dancer" and "karaoke singer" on your CV. Make no mistake—party season is in full swing, and whether you've got an upcoming work bash, a soirée with friends, or you're already planning your NYE outfit, chances are you'll be tempted to add a few new pieces to your after-dark repertoire.

By now, however, you should know that we like to do things a little differently at Who What Wear. You'll find no encouragement to spend frivolously—instead, we want you to think cleverly about every purchase you make, and that includes your party pieces. So we set out on a quest to find party clothes that work well beyond January 1st—items that have eternal and versatile appeal; that you'll find any excuse to wear throughout 2022. Fortunately, we didn't have to look far, as one brand has honed the ultimate wear-again partywear collection for us.

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Whistles is always our first port of call when we're looking to invest in something suitably stylish and modern, and we had a feeling its latest wares wouldn't let us down. Clearly, Whistles understood the assignment—we're here to party, but we want to be comfortable doing it. Cue an array of easy-to-wear looks that strike the perfect high-low outfit balance, with each piece boasting that acclaimed Whistles quality. Think slip dresses worn with shearling teddy coats, sequins juxtaposed by oversized knitwear, slouchy but no-less sleek tailoring, and a trending gilet thrown in for good fashionable measure. These chic ensembles feel anything but overdone and are the sort of thing you'll revert back to time and time again. Just as it should be.

We don't know about you, but we're ready to party with a capital P. So scroll on to see the six Whistles party looks we can't wait to wear, then shop the pieces you need to re-create them for yourself.

1. DRESS DOWN SEQUINS

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2. CREATE A TEXTURE CLASH

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3. ADD STATEMENT EARRINGS

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4. COMBINE SHINE WITH YOUR FAVOURITE PRINT

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5. SWITCH THINGS UP IN A MINISKIRT

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6. WEAVE IN UNEXPECTED PIECES

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over twelve years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories, and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, works closely with influencer talent on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media. Previously, Maxine appeared on TV in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o. 


Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship, she was offered a position on the Look magazine fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. She went on to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine works remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh.