Sequin Season

Yesterday in the site open I posted about The Debut, the new trailer, and also Julianne Moore, the frontrunner for Best Actress Oscar this award cycle.

Julianne is one of the artists featured in ELLE’s Women in Hollywood year-end issue and in one of the images from her shoot, she’s wearing monochromatic green, her best colour – a blouse over a sequined midi skirt.

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I’ve had several emails, DMs, and messages at The Squawk, too, asking about sequined midi skirts because probably almost everyone who’s into Julianne’s look isn’t in the market for Bottega Veneta. Sequins, of course, are not season specific but they are especially prominent during the holidays, which is why there have been more sequins than usual on my rack lately. I don’t wear sequins often, but I do like to sprinkle some sequins into my wardrobe at this time of year.

As pretty as Julianne’s skirt is, even if it’s Bottega Veneta, I actually don’t think it’s as good as a this much more affordable option – the Retrofete Tanith Sequined Midi Skirt at Anthropologie isn’t cheap...but I guarantee you it’s cheaper than Bottega, like by a lot. And, IMO, better. The shade of green is darker, the bigger sequins work better for the length, and I like the way it hangs one size up. I tried it on with a long slouchy black turtleneck sweater – an outfit you can wear forever. Please note, I’m not trying to rush you, but this is a popular item, sizes are going fast.

Here’s a dress that is very much not my usual vibe but this colour, dark moss, is undeniable and it’s just so beautifully made. The Michael Kors Sequin Embellished Racerback Dress is stunning. I mean, she’s tight to the body, obviously, so I’m still thinking about it, but it’s still on the work rack, she hasn’t been sent back yet because…like…the way those sequins take the light in that shade of green is pretty special. Sorry again to say this but the fashion girlies love this one too, so it’ll start disappearing soon especially for NYE parties.

A couple of weeks ago I did a shop post on bouclé and tweed jackets and I mentioned that I recently wore one over a sheer skirt? It was the Cecilie Bahnsen Brie Floral Sequins Midi, risqué I know, but so chic when you pull it on under a big, long sweater or a jacket. A higher price point here, but it’s also on sale right now and for a Cecilie Bahnsen piece, that’s actually not bad.

Going back to green…but how about minty green sequins? I LOVE the Reformation Brodie Sheer Knit Skirt, it’s so fresh and fun and we styled it under a fluffy colourful cardigan over sneakers. But it also comes in an oxblood colour way that’s perfect for the office holiday party.

At this point, though, for me, I don’t think we need to stick to certain colours for certain seasons. It’s more about fabrics and textures suited for the weather. The REVOLVE Calliope Maxi Skirt comes in multiple shades but to my surprise, I prefer it in baby blue, a colour I don’t usually f-ck with. But we paired it with a very poofy oversized white furry turtleneck sweater over white combat boots and the effect was so crisp, like the inverse of being on a ski hill – the sky and the snow, it was giving cozy winter but also elevated.

The ZW Collection Sequin Midi is also cozy…because of the gauzy effect from that outer layer. I went monochrome with this – wore it under a brown velvet hoodie and brown heels but I would have worn it over brown riding boots if I had a pair.

Finally…a wardrobe staple – the black sequin pencil skirt at H&M, on sale for under $60 right now so…you know the rest.

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