Forget the sequin frock, sparkly flares are all you need this party season

This groovy seventies item is making a comeback

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Sabrina Carder25 November 2017

There is just something about the festive season that makes us want to wear nothing but glitter.

For years the sequin dress has been a Christmas party staple due to its glamorous and head-turning aesthetic. However, now it's time to put all your dazzling dresses to one side and make way for a retro pair of sequin flares.

Inspired by the catwalks of Halpern and Ashish the seventies item has made a comeback just in time to add a new touch of sparkle to your festive wardrobe.

High street shops including Topshop, Missguided and PrettyLittleThing are all selling the shimmery bell-bottoms, which are proving very popular with influencers who are serving up numerous ways to wear them.

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With Christmas party dress codes veering more towards smart/casual attire, it's easy to see why so many are opting for a statement pair of trousers instead of a dress.

A quick scroll through Instagram will show you just how versatile the glitzy garment can be, either dressed down with a t-shirt for the day or dressed up for the night.

They also come in several shades to suit your style. So,whether you want to stand out in metallics or simply jazz up an all-black outfit glitzy flares are the way to get your groove on this Christmas.