Sparkle, Shimmer, Shine…you’re the ornament men pine to unwrap. Effervesce, scintillate, bubble…be compared to feminine champagne. Glisten, glimmer, gleam…be the one light catches. If you don’t have sequins in your closet, now’s the time! I’ve chosen separates and accessories as dresses are out there in the hundreds.
Sexy Tops
Above Left: Tibi Rhobe Black Sequined Jersey Top- v-neck, spaghetti straps, racer back; fully lined. Slips on. Shows off the results of all those boring months at Pilates, great heredity, or shining youth. Also terrific peeking out from jackets. Sleek. $265.00 net-a-porter.com
Above Center: Young Couture by Barbara Schwarzer- Sparking Silver Top with sophisticated Art Deco embroidery made of silver tone beads and sequins. Figure hugging cut. Smashing with uncomplicated pants or skirts, Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, jet or pearls. Or diamonds, of course. $200.00 jades24.com
Above Right: Donna Karan Sequined Cashmere-Blend Top- Halterneck, low décolletage, scoop back. Slips on. Draws attention to shapely shoulders and exfoliated backs. Beautiful easy shape. Deep ultraviolet color. Silk , leather, velvet, or cashmere pants; silk or chiffon skirts. $385.00 theoutnet.com
Two Very Different Toppers
Above Left: Antik Batik Midnight Green Sequin Embellished Cardigan- Stylish, short jacket made of transparent rayon with soft falling lapel, stressed shoulders, long, slim sleeves. Embroidered with sequins. Extremely feminine and delicate. Gorgeous over the little black top above or a strapless dress. $374.00 stylebop.com
Above Right: Liza (Minnelli) Jacket by Milly- Easy swing, high quality sheen. A topper with show biz pizzazz. Antiqued sequins on silk jacket, elbow length sleeves, slightly puffed shoulders, hook and eye closure. $384.00 piperlime.com
Swell Skirts
Above Left: Scala Pencil Skirt- Hand embellished high-waisted pencil skirt with densely applied sequins in various sizes. Zip fastening at back, elasticized waistband. Gives you a long, lean look. Wear with very high heels; satin, cashmere or perhaps, a partly sheer organza top? $185.00 allsaints.com
Above Center: Baroque Mini Bodycon- Gold baroque detail mini skirt. This one’s machine washable. Just for fun, really. Requires good legs. Long top for proportional difference. Lots of gold jewelry. $110.00 topshop.com
Above Right: Herve Leger Sequined Bandage (horizontal panels) Pencil Skirt- An especially high shine sequined skirt. Concealed zip and hook fastening at back. Fitted, like all Leger. Real luxury. $660.00 theoutnet.com
Pants-Left to Right
Calypso St. Barth Tamarind Sequin Pant- Casual Sequins (an oxymoron?) for hostessing at home; drawstring, slash pockets. Wear them with a silk tee or crop blouse and kitten heels or flats. $450.00 calypsostbarth.com
Halston Heritage Sequined Crepe Pants- Black crepe, all-over black sequins, slanted pockets at front; concealed zip and hook fastenings at side. Dinner with chic friends, clubbing, cabaret with high black heels and a faaaabulous blouse or a simple one with faaaabulous jewelry. $193.00 net-a-porter.com
Ashish Sequined Silk Cropped Pants- Gunmetal sequin-embellished silk. Mid-rise and cropped. Button and concealed zip fastening at side. (Small to size) Lots of glistening, light catching shimmer here. Easy fall, these will move against you. Silver shoes. $545.00 theoutnet.com
Adriano Goldschmied Sequin Ankle Legging- Slim fit, faux pockets, back patch pockets; black hardware. Size up one. Also casually elegant, these are for hanging by the fire, playing witty charades, clinking glasses at your home or theirs. Top it with an easy shape and drop earrings or a long necklace for proportional interest. $225.00 calypsostbarth.com
Bronzed
Above Top: Gold Sequined Capelet -with feathered detail and button loop closure. 100% polyester. This little piece could make an otherwise plain but stylish outfit zingy. Careful with jewelry color. $64.00 topshop.com
Above Left: Gold Sequin Yam Cardigan- 100% viscose. Wear as your blouse or with a little white camisole beneath. Dresses up jeans but better with white cashmere/wool or silk pants for the angelic look. $84.00 oasis-stores.com
Above Right: Vince Sequin Pencil Skirt- Stretch jersey pencil skirt with sequin embroidery throughout. 22” length. Bronze. Nylon/spandex. Terrific color, warm and glowing. Good, ladylike length. You can always wear something revealing on top-tucked in or cropped. Warm-tone hose please. $345.00 barneys.com
Decoration Begins On Top
Above Left: Marjorie Earrings in Christmas Green or Silver/White- Art Deco inspired. 14k gold plated or silver plated with Swarovski crystals. 4” drop, 1” width. Nothing like chandeliers to catch his peripheral vision. Let them peek from behind your hair or sweep up and show that beautiful neck. (these will make it appear longer) Handmade in New York. $320.00 dannijo.com
Above Center: Erickson Beamon Snowflake Earring- Crystal and silver snowflake design with a circle and three crystal chain ends. Post backs. 6” drop creates the aura of a swan queen. Ever so elegant and delicate. $545.00 farfetch.com
Above Right: Yochi Yochi Peacock Rhinestone Earrings- Marquise-cut emerald colored stones and chains of rhinestones create a really interesting shape, organic to the ear then falling free. Post back. Gold-plated. 4” drop, 1” wide. $80.00 maxandchloe.com
Winter White
Above Left: Pearl Drop Earrings by Badgley Mischka- Victorian aesthetic marries estate quality with affordability. Rather patrician, definitely timeless. 2.75” drop, .75” width. $95.00 charmandchain.com
Above Top Right: Yellow and Crystal Ornate Studs by Ben-Amun- Antique silver-plated over brass -clear and yellow Swarovski crystals in a lovely, ribbon like configuration. 1’’ x 1”. Available in post or clip-on. For smaller heads and “smaller” hair. Looks like you inherited them. $145.00 charmandchain.com
Above Bottom Right: Nadri Large Hinged Bangle- not to be worn with earrings above- Art Deco inspired pattern on a handcrafted bangle covered with glistening crystal embellishments. Tongue-and-groove closure. 1 ½” wide. Cubic zirconia/Austrian crystals/brass 18k gold, rhodium plating. Wear it with fur and they’ll look for your bodyguard. $248.00 nordstrom.com
COLOR!!!! Especially with Black or Silver
Clockwise from Top Left: Gabrielle- “monochromatic kaleidoscope of crystals.” Really. Like two stained glass church windows. 2.25” drop. Available in blue or green. Just enough movement. Clip-on earrings made in New York. $320.00 dannijo.com
Maharaji Oral Crystal Brooch- Pewter brass plating, Czech glass stones, Swarovski crystals. 2.5” x 2” Terrific color on white or black. Snazzy not flashy. Interesting combination of textures. $295.00 ben-amun.com
Del Gatto Woman Turquoise Paste Cameo Pendant/Pin- The Del Gatto family has been making cameos for five generations, carving each stone with a unique technique. Charming neoclassic female head with flowers in her hair in a totally modern color. Wear on black or silver. Made in Naples, Italy. $395.00 forzieri.com
Shourouk’s E.Vegas Crystal and Neon Chartreuse Sequined Earrings. Set in oxidized brass. Butterfly fastening for pierced ears. Black grosgrain backing. Now THIS is a color. Perfect with silver, black or white. Confident, cool, extremely a la mode. Shows your individuality. $360.00 net-a-porter.com
Kenneth Jay Lane crystal-encrusted 22 karat, gold plated, enameled Snake Bracelet; crystals, red cabochon. Hinged with magnetic fastening. A real showpiece, this terrific bracelet will identify you as artistic, tasteful and gutsy. Wonderful holiday colors, but great year round. You’ll keep finding your wrist exposed. Sort of accidently. $425.00 net-a-porter.com
Tip to Toe (Of Course)
Clockwise from Top Left: Jimmy Choo Logan Glitter D’Orsay Pumps- Superstar glitter leather. 3 ½” heel. Open toe AND – not $706.00 listed elsewhere but $136.00 jcshoessale.com for Jimmy Choo shoes on sale (not all sizes) a web site FIND.
Gold Sequin Pumps- Reversible sequins seem to be the new thing. These turn from soft gold to silver. 3.75” high with a graceful tapered toe. Make him climb the mountain. Synthetic upper and sole. $88.00 whitehouseblackmarket.com
Stuart Weitzman Pipepower Pump (where do they get these names?!) Pointed toe leather pump covered in lace and sequins for femininity and textural interest. 3” high. Leather upper and sole. $329.00 shoptheshoebox.com
Givenchy Sequined Leather Pumps- Gold sequined leather with covered heel; seam detail, pointed toe. 4.5” high. Cross your legs and raise eyebrows. These are simply gorgeous. Glinda the Good shoes for the 2ist century. $525.00 net-a-porter.com
