H&M's New Party Edit is Here—36 Editor-Approved Buys

last updated 8 December 2023

If there's one thing I struggle with the most in winter, it's getting partywear right. At the risk of sounding like a Scrooge, I find glitter and sparkles often fail to feel premium and I've never seen a Christmas jumper that I actually like, so when the invites start to roll in over party season, the first thing I do is panic about what exactly I'm going to wear.

As anyone who knows me is aware, I'm a high-street devotee, and as one of the rare kind of people who actually enjoys shopping, I'm usually happy to while away the hours browsing around the shops to find some hidden gems. But time is a luxury I just don't have over Christmas. Between frantically shopping for last minute presents and wrapping up at work, when I'm in need of a quick evening outfit I need a shop that I know will cater to my style and budget all under one roof, and nowhere is better at nailing premium partywear at an affordable price than H&M.

Always striking the right balance between trend-led pieces and seasonal staples, H&M is a Who What Wear go-to for classic styles with a chic twist, so where better to start when looking for an easy Christmas party outfit that'll make the right impression.

The brand's usual sensible coats and cosy knits have been swapped out for sequins, slinky satins and suiting in their recent party edit. There's a few splashes of colour—mainly the season's hottest red, but I love that mostly H&M have kept it all quite minimal and monochrome, leaning into an understated Nineties vibe (one of my go-to tricks for making partywear look premium is keeping it simple, so I'm fully on board).

It has to be said, there is an awful lot of partywear on H&M's site right now, and not all of it gets my fashion editor seal of approval. So, to make it as easy as possible for you to find the chicest affordable party pieces from H&M this season I've rounded up the best items from the party edit below. Easy! Now all that's left to do is make a beeline for those Christmas cocktails...

SHOP MY PICKS FROM H&M'S PARTY EDIT:

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Frilled Mini Dress

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Long Rhinestone Earrings

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Knee-High Mesh Boots

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Puff-Sleeved Organza Top

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Appliquéd Slingbacks

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Satin Blazer Dress

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Sequined Dress

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Rhinestone-Embellished Dress

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Wide Trousers

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Fluffy Coat

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Sequined Trousers

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Rhinestone-Embellished Mesh Body

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Draped One-Shoulder Dress

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Shimmering Blazer

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Shawl-Collared Blazer

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Shiny Mini Skirt

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Satin Skirt

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Double-Breasted Blazer Dress

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Sequined Mini Dress

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Draped Jersey Dress

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Rhinestone-Detail Slingbacks

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Sequined Dress

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Mini Bandeau Dress

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Rib-Knit Jumper

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Bead-Embellished Top

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Rhinestone-Strap One-Shoulder Dress

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Tie-Neck Blouse

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Satin Halterneck Top

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Shimmering Metallic Strappy Sandals

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Rhinestone-Trimmed Jacket

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Rhinestone-Embellished Satin Dress

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Twist-Detail Jersey Top

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Bandeau Dress

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Suede Court Shoes

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Tie-Neck Lace Blouse

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One-Shoulder Dress

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Remy Farrell is a London-based shopping editor with nearly 10 years of editorial experience covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. After graduating with a journalism degree and working on the editorial and fashion teams for titles such as Grazia, Elle, Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, she moved into the luxury e-commerce sector, working as fashion assistant at TheOutnet.com styling for the social media channels and helping to develop the collections for the in-house brand Iris & Ink. After expanding an assisting and styling portfolio that includes shooting talent such as Gigi Hadid, Victoria Beckham and Miquita Oliver, she also branched out into beauty, creating tried-and-tested reviews and diverse beauty content.In her role as shopping editor at Who What Wear, Remy is interested in discovering new and exciting brands to share with the Who What Wear readership and particularly loves uncovering hidden gems at affordable prices to make shopping accessible to everyone.Born and raised in Sheffield, Yorkshire, Remy moved to London in 2014 and lives in the Docklands with her partner and pug Billie.