New Years is all about the glitzy and the glamorous!  There is no such thing as over the top and the BIGGER the better!  From sequins, beads and velvet anything goes.  In fact wear it all!   Don your highest heels and lay on the glitzy make-up.  It’s never too early to decide upon your celebratory dress.  This will be your ultimate party dress and Girl Meets Dress is the perfect location to find it!  For a statement dress you will only wear once (let’s face it!)…read on for some of our favourite suggestions.

Alice & Olivia‘s Sequin Embellished Dress is the perfect New Year’s Dress if you’re going to be clubbing it this year.  This mini is glamorous yet ultra-fun and a great choice for dancing the night away.  Team it with a big fur coat (obviously just for before and after), sky-high silver heels and a little black clutch.

Or look ultra glam in Halston Heritage‘s Gold Lame Dress in a rose gold pleat.  Dazzle in this number with black tights and platforms for a striking appearance perfect for a dinner date or cocktail party.

Acne‘s Pam Paillette Dress is the perfect dress for a wow-effect.  From the front it’s a gorgeous little black number however turn around and its paillette covered open back is simply jaw-dropping.   Don’t detract from its wow-effect-simply compliment it with black tights, platform heels and an over-sized black clutch.

Choose Tory Burch‘s Athazer dress in black with dark blue sequin blocks for a sophisticated look, perfect for a house party or dinner date.  With long sleeves and a hemline that sits just above the knees, team it with boots or stilettos and black tights.  This dress looks great accented with gold door-knocker earrings and bangles.

Don’t forget to get in touch if you’re in need of any styling advice!  enquiries@girlmeetsdress.com x

By Caroline Dawe

The Winter Party Season is almost here! With Halloween, Christmas and New Years demanding the right dresses for these festive celebrations don’t be unprepared.  At GMD HQ we have a whole feastive assortment of metallic beauties ready and waiting for you to lay your hands on.  Shimmer in style with metallic thread, beads and sequins galore-the perfect stand out dresses.  Grab some tights and a cover-up and take your pick from some of our favourite winter party frocks…

This bright gold and black shift from See by Chloe is daringly cool and on trend this party season.  Bedazzled with gold sequins, dropped shoulders and two hidden front pockets, this shift is sexy yet as comfortable as your boyfriend’s t-shirt.  Team it with black tights and sky-high black ankle boots for a dress that will take you anywhere.

This black mini by Ruth Tarvydas isn’t called the ‘Swing It’ dress for no reason.  It’s back bead embellishment brings a whole new meaning to glamour.  In this 100% silk dress, wow your friends by showing off the back detailing with your hair in an up-do allowing the dress to do all the talking!  Team with killer heels and a small metallic clutch.

Finally, we have Schumacher‘s Beauty dress in gold and nude.  With its paillette embellished gold bodice, the skirt is tulip styled in nude.  With its side pocket detailing, it’s pretty and practical!  Team with nude or cream heels and gold jewellery.

By Caroline Dawe

“My friend has organized a posh dinner in a local restaurant for her birthday and the dress-code is cocktail dresses.  I am 50 years old, a size 14 and absolutely hate my arms!  I have a very fair complexion but dark hair and eyes.  Please help! ”

So many women hate their arms so thankfully most designers take this into account.   The best part is however that long-sleeved dresses are never ‘out’ so here are some long-sleeved suggestions we think would work perfectly with your complexion…

Diane Von Furstenberg-Queen of the wrap dress and a woman’s dream for timeless classics no matter what your age, weight or if you hate your arms 😉  The trusty wrap dress will always be ‘in’ and her quirky designs will ensure you can always turn to our trusty DVF!  One of our faves is the Belia Wrap Dress.  Team it with heels or knee-high boots depending on the weather and if you feel daring add a bright coloured pair of tights as illustrated below.

Or, what about compromising with Temperley London‘s Shola Dress?  Another wrap dress, however this time with three-quarter sleeves.  With its statement brown giraffe print, dress it up with gold jewellery and some heels for an ultra glam and contemporary look.  No one will ever suspect you have any arm inhibitions!

Finally, we love our Miu Miu Silk Lily Dress.  With its fun yellow and pink print and flattering self-tie belt to cinch in your waist, this dress is perfectly pretty and easily dressed up or down.  Team with a cream or black elegant clutch and some delicate silver bangles and you’ll be the life of the party with this stunning yet simple dress.

For further style advice you can always email enquiries@girlmeetsdress.com or call 07867 785 814 for our stylists’ expert advice.  Happy hiring! x

By Caroline Dawe

German born Dina, moved to the United States at the age of 18 where she has built her gorgeous collection of ball gowns and cocktail dresses and generated a huge following of fans and celebrities.  Based in California, the dresses are entirely made in the United States and designed to flatter and accentuate a woman’s curves.  As described by Dina, Plunging necklines, flouncy fishtails, two-tone gowns and asymmetrical drapes have ensured her dresses remain in the limelight.

Her collections reached an all time high when Kate Hudson wore her yellow, back-less gown in the film ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’.   Romantic, elegant and sophisticated she mixes the classic with a contemporary twist like nobody else.  Her dresses are on-trend yet maintain a high level of quality for an extremely reasonable price.  Inspired by her late daughter Orna, Dina’s collections are made with love and with a special appreciation for glamour and femininity.   Her collections are now sold worldwide.

Hire one of Dina’s gorgeous gowns from Girl Meets Dress today!  Here are some of our favourites…

The Louise Dress  is a statement, black-tie gown covered in lace with a fitted bodice and fish-tail skirt.  This elegant and highly glamorous dress is the perfect choice for a romantic, black-tie occassion.  Ensure you stand out from the crowd with a look that exudes old Hollywood glamour.

 

The Penelope Dress is fitted with a plunging neckline and fitted ruched bodice.  In plum with a corsage embellishment, this is another extremely romantic and elegant Dina Bar-El gown.  With its satin-chiffon draped skirt, team with strappy silver heels, a metallic clutch and long, delicate necklace to complete the look.

Finally, we have the Anastasia Gown, an asymmetrical dress with crystal embellishment on the shoulder.  In cream, silk-chiffon, the ruched bodice completes this evening gown with a high luxury look.  Keep the dress simple with matching silver accessories and strappy heels.

For styling advice please email: enquiries@girlmeetsdress.com.  Happy hiring! x

By Caroline Dawe