Sloaney Style: You shall go to the ball

The festive season is brimming with cocktail parties but our favourite occasion is always a glamorous ball. Whether it is white or black tie, Sloaney Style has created an outfit that is rich with electrifying glamour and draws on this season’s key trends.

Gold has proven influential on the catwalks and you can give yourself the ultimate Midas touch with this sensational long dress by Diane Von Furstenberg (£1.279). The plunging V neckline has been showcased by a number of style icons recently and the sweeping Grecian style of this dress will guarantee you turn heads.

Gold can be a challenging colour to wear with an air of sophistication. Sloaney Style recommends avoiding the diamond route and any overt sparkle; instead accessorise with this delicate Aurora Lopez Mejia 18-karat gold necklace (£6,210).

Introduce some contrast and enjoy the much celebrated python trend by exhibiting an exotic influence with this envelope clutch (Reed Krakoff £1,115) and striking Yves Saint Laurent heels (£735). Arrive to the ball in style by wrapping up warm with the shearling stole from Donna Karan (£1,585).

Sloaney Style: Little Red Riding Hood

This year the ‘Colour Pop’ trend has continued throughout the seasons. Now the clocks have changed there has never been a better time to add some vibrant cheer to your winter wardrobe.

Red has featured heavily in the fashion circles over the last month and as we move towards Christmas it becomes an even more fitting colour to explore.

This week Sloaney Style has fallen head over heels for this beautiful statement coat by Versace (£3,205). The vivid colour will turn heads and the buckle detail adds a stylish twist. 

With such a powerful piece of coating, The Sloaney suggests basing your outfit around a simple staple item like this navy Prince of Wales check dress by Stella McCartney (£855).

Bright colours, clashing hues and a hint of burgundy are all prominent trends this season and you can explore all three with this latest look. The wine coloured knee high boots (£540) from Diane Von Furstenberg perfectly complement the miniature version of Mulberry’s iconic Bayswater Satchel (£825). 

Sloaney Style: Prepare to party in leather and green

This season, leather has returned with a bang. Whether you decide to explore the trend overtly or subtly, one thing is certain; your wardrobe simply must include a dash of this timeless textile. 

Everlasting leather jackets remain a wardrobe staple, but with party season fast approaching there is no better way to follow the leather forecast than opting for an edgy dress.

This asymmetric leather and wool piece by Helmut Lang (£810) combines winter textures and gives the traditional leather dress a quirky twist, by including wool panels.

Bottle green is a key colour for accessories this season and Sloaney Style suggests creating an edgy party look by matching the leather dress with these fabulous Diane Von Furstenberg platform sandals (£260). Keep it simple and complete your outfit by adding a touch of elegance with this clutch by Chloe (£515). 

Sloaney Fashion - Diane von Furstenberg signature wrap dress

Owning a Little Black Dress is of the upmost importance at this time of year. One moment an afternoon summer haze will have us feeling warm under the collar, before a chilly dusk sets in.

As we make the transition to a new season, purchasing one such garment simply eases our ‘what to wear in this weather’ dilemma. We need to look classic and chic as autumn approaches, but remain appropriately dressed for late summer soirees.

The Diane von Furstenberg signature wrap dress provides the perfect solution during the seasonal confusion. This updated version is available from NET-A-PORTER and boasts dramatic draping, juxtaposed with a bead-embellished belt. A bargain at £595.