I've Searched The High Street: M&S Has the Chicest Partywear Pieces for Every RSVP
Did someone say party? From cool-girl sequins to espresso velvet, M&S has elevated partywear for work dos, dinner parties and whatever other invites come your way.
If there’s one high-street brand quietly owning party season right now, it’s Marks & Spencer. In fact, so many pieces have caught my eye that I’m actively seeking our occasions to wear them – more surprising still, I might even put down the remote and organise them myself. For the first time in a while, if someone even whispers “festive catch-up”, consider me already scrolling.
This year’s party edit leans into grown-up glamour - the kind that sidesteps novelty sparkle and instead delivers rich textures, elegant silhouettes and just-enough shine. Think velvet mini dresses, lace midaxis, pleated metallic skirts, sparkly wide-leg trousers, and a very considered lineup classic pieces that anything but basic.
For those who take their love of an LBD seriously, there’s every iteration of black - sheer, velvet, satin, lace. But never fear if you prefer to take colour as your plus one. The palette is pure festive richness: deep burgundy, emerald green, classic red, espresso brown. It’s chic, polished party dressing designed for real life - less dropping your Prosecco on the dancefloor, more work dos, girly catch-ups, dinner parties, last-minute cocktails and every RSVP that pops up between now and New Year’s Eve.
After spending far too long analysing the full 846 strong selection (the things I do for research), I can confirm: if M&S is asking, we’re dancing. Scroll on to discover the pieces that deliver a 10/10 look for every kind of festive plan.
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M&S Disc Embellished Mini A-Line Skirt Black
£50.00
Sparkle through the party season in this twinkling embellished skirt. Beautiful with a sheer top for a evening do, but equally as perfect with a knit during the day.
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M&S Fishnet Lace Tights Black
£10.00
These tights are an instant outfit elevator.
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M&S Sequin Top Handle Grab Bag Green
£25.00
This is the best-selling party bag at M&S right now and it's not exactly hard to see why. Great shape, great colour and plenty of sparkle.
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M&S Velvet Sequin Mini Skater Skirt Green
£36.00
The casual skater shape on this mini skirt gives these sequins that low-key cool-girl appeal.
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M&S Sheer Lace Midaxi Dress Black
£50.00
When you want to look elegant, wear this.
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M&S Lace Pleated Midaxi Skirt Brown
£46.00
Sheer lace overlay adds a beautiful bohemian feel to this maxi skirt, while brown softens the look so you can just as easily wear during the day as you can night.
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Sequin Wide Leg Trousers
£55.00
Sequins have never looked cooler than in swathes of espresso brown.
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M&S Beaded Embellished Shell Top Cream
£48.00
This will elevate denim to a whole other level.
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M&S Floral Scoop Neck Mini Shift Dress Ivory Mix
£50.00
Florals for winter? Actually groundbreaking. All-over floral embellishment is an unexpected choice for the dancefloor and we are so here for it.
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M&S Sequin Midaxi A-Line Skirt Silver
£55.00
This skirt! With that knit! The perfect look for a festive dinner party or cocktails after work.
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Per Una Faux Fur Trim Longline Coat
£110.00
Who cares what you're wearing underneath with this coat? An instant outfit maker.
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M&S Satin Drawstring Wide Leg Trousers Moss
£38.00
Create effortlessly stylish day-to-evening looks with these satin trousers - plus points if you create a tonal look with other shades of green.
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M&S Satin Floral Appliqué Embellished Top Silver
£50.00
This would look so good with a satin slip skirt.
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M&S Velvet Embellished Detail Fitted Peplum Top Black
£40.00
Jeans and a nice top just entered the chat.
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M&S Cotton Rich Velvet Embellished Mini Skater Dress Black
£60.00
Love that top? Here is in in dress form. The skater silhouette will make your waist look fantastic.
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M&S Sparkly Square Neck Top Grape
£23.00
A great option for a daytime soiree - so effortless.
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M&S x 16Arlington Metallic Embellished Mini Shift Dress Green
£170.00
The ultimate party girl look, this crystal-embellished mini dress is our favourite piece from the M&S collaboration with 16Arlington.
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M&S Tulle Maxi Skirt Dark Grape
£46.00
Swerve the sequins for lashings of rich red tulle - an amazing look with a dressed down knit and leather boots.
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M&S Bow Detail Mini Waisted Dress Black
£89.00
The Little Bow Dress? A must purchase.
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M&S Studded Sparkle Kitten Heel Slingback Shoes Burgundy
£40.00
The perfect pump for partying all night long in.