More than a little black dress

Long Sleeved Dress

The little black dress has become a wardrobe staple. Rightly so – you can’t go wrong with a reliable and sexy dress to take you from party to party. The problem is that you can rely on it a bit too much! What’s more, because so many of us like to wear our LBDs, your party dress can end up looking very similar to everybody else's.

Sometimes, it’s better to stand out from the crowd, especially if it’s a special occasion or you want to make an impression. Be brave and ditch the standard little black party dress in favour of one of our original and stylish party outfit ideas – head to the Kaleidoscope Partywear Shop and start browsing!

We absolutely love this dramatic Long Sleeved Dress and judging by your reviews, so do you! This sumptuous dress is in eye-catching red jersey and has an elegant cut out shoulder detail and beaded motif trim. The appropriately named Lady in Red from Yorkshire comments: “Purchased this dress for a Jive weekend. It was perfect - so many compliments. Cannot wait to wear it again!”

A sparkly ladies jacket can also bring an evening outfit to life in a really original way. This gorgeous Together Mesh Bolero is a fine example. With ruched sleeves, it provides a feminine way to cover up. Try over a vest top with sparkly trousers and sky-high heels for a really dramatic look.