Rixo's new partywear collection feels like a love letter to the brand's most iconic designs
Christmas has arrived early at Rixo
I'm just about managing to resist the temptation to put my tree up until after Halloween, but it's never too early to start thinking about Christmas party outfits.
My favourite British clothing brand has just dropped a new party edit, and there's something about Rixo that feels different to the rest of the high street. Of course there are party season essentials like sequins and velvet in there, but this collection feels like the Rixo we all fell in love with when the brand was founded eleven years ago. The polka dots and colourful celestial print that are both running themes throughout the collection are very old-school Rixo in the best way.
It's exactly what Rixo does best - vintage-inspired pieces that feel as though you've just discovered them in a beautifully unique little boutique. These aren't dresses you'll buy for one night only that will stay in the back of your wardrobe thereafter. They're pieces you'll reach for whenever you need to get dressed up, from weddings to birthday dinners.
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This is a popular silhouette in a brand-new print. The detachable polka dot skirt is very elegant, and the lightweight fabric flows beautifully. Perfect for a winter wedding.
The plunging neckline on this dress is balanced out by the midi length and pretty cap sleeves. The taffeta bow at the waist is a flattering addition, and it needs only a pendant necklace to complement the neckline.
If, like me, you prefer a bit of arm coverage, this dress has got your name written all over it. The clashing polka dots and stars together feel like the pieces I bought from Rixo a decade ago.
The Kelly skirt is a Rixo icon - I've got it in a few different prints myself. Wear it with a black blouse for a Christmas party, then switch to chunky knitwear and boots for everyday glamour.
Not only is this tuxedo-inspired black satin blouse useful for jeans and a nice top outfits, but it will also work with everything from a sequin midi skirt to wide-leg velvet trousers, too.
Available in UK sizes 6 to 16, this skirt will bring buckets of fun to your festive wardrobe. Wear it with black tights, knee-high boots and a black roll-neck knit.
Made from 100% silk, this blouse features a pussybow tie, a nipped-in waist and blouson sleeves. Team it with a pencil skirt to lean into the 80s vibes.
The epitome of grown-up glamour, this rich burgundy gown is perfect for a black-tie dinner. The fishtail skirt adds plenty of drama, and this is the kind of dress you'll still be completely in love with in ten years' time.
You simply cannot go wrong with a little black dress, and this velvet option is very easy to wear. Follow the model's lead and pair it with the gold bag from the new Rixo x Dragon Diffusion drop.
Rixo co-founder and creative director Orlagh McCloskey told woman&home: “Polka dots and stars have always been an essential part of RIXO's DNA. From the very beginning, we’ve loved them for their timeless, vintage-inspired feel, and they’ve become such a signature of the brand.
"We’ve always loved mixing prints and creating pieces that feel fun and a little bit special for party season, but can just as easily be dressed down and worn in your own way. For us, partywear is all about having fun with what you wear, feeling fabulous and creating pieces you’ll love wearing time and time again.”
