Maximalist málas: nine ways to wear the going out-out bag

Going from desk to dinner? Try twinning the rhinestone trend with grey and black as seen at Whistles—a conduit from boardroom meetings to greeting old friends long forgot.

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023 - 02:00

Annmarie O'Connor - @aocdotme

Attention festive fun seekers. Quiet luxury has been furloughed to allow for seasonally mandated maximalism.

Prepare to don thee now thy loudest apparel or skip the tinsel-clad noise and let your mála do the talking.

As holiday hacks go nothing quite beats a ‘going out’ bag. Like its party shoe brethren, its power to glow up even the quietest separates is legendary.

Going from desk to dinner? Try twinning the rhinestone trend with grey and black as seen at Whistles—a conduit from boardroom meetings to greeting old friends long forgot.

Want to really stand out? Go for gold with Zara’s rhinestone mini bucket bag.

Prada-approved top handle styles are also enjoying some shine like Arket’s pearlescent #plazacore beauty and the cohort of quilted leather micro icons from COS.

Designated driver? Kate Spade’s novelty martini motifs add the merry factor while you stay dry.

Remember: ‘tis the season to cover your bases. Plans can be cancelled quicker than defectors from Santa’s nice list. Double-bookings and desk-to-dinner dashes call for modular pieces that can multitask with a side of yuletide cheer.

More dash than cash? The cult M&S crossbody in trending red has chops long after Nollaig na mBan has passed with its pretty pushlock and roomy accordion-style design.

Should black tie soirées command your social calendar, however, prepare for a timely clutch redux. Whether oversized and underarm-tucked or boasting bougie faux fur, there’s something for everyone in the audience.

Feeling the Christmas spirit? Mango’s metallic hard case confection will make you the silver belle of the ball.

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