These are the three handbag styles that chic dressers are buying this Christmas party season

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There are two types of Christmas party dressers: those who plan their December outfits like they’re prepping for the Met Galaand the rest of us, sweating and panicking in front of the wardrobe. But if there’s one thing guaranteed to pull even the laziest party look into a stylish seasonal outfit, it’s a great bag. It immediately draws the eye and, when selected correctly, can give your years-old party dress a distinctive 2025 twist.

This year, the accessory mood is unapologetically extra. Think touchable textures, disco ball sparkles and silhouettes that feel new and Scandi-cool. The data backs it up: on LTK, creator posts featuring velvet bags are up a whopping 75%, proving we’re all after something decadent and plush this festive season.

Sequins are also having a modern renaissance, no longer reserved for New Year’s Eve but practically an everyday December neutral. A glittering mini bag instantly lifts denim, softens tailoring and gives you the immediate energy boost you need when powering through your third Xmas do.

And then there’s the east-west bag, which has become the most-loved of all silhouettes among the fashion set this year. Long and structured, it’s the elegant solution for anyone whose party vibe is more sleek high fashion than full-on kitchen disco, particularly in trending croc-effect material.

Below, we’ve picked five of the best high-street examples of each style, ready for you to shop ahead of all your December bashes. Get ready to hear: ‘That’s gorgeous! Where did you get it?’ approximately a million times every evening…

Velvet:

Sequin:

East-west:

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