TAKE A BOW: THESE ARE THE BEST BOW STYLES FOR PARTY SEASON

Perhaps one of the simplest ways to incorporate bows into your wardrobe is to choose a dress with a bow attached already. To keep it low-key, you can even opt for a style with a halterneck or waist belt that you can tie into a bow yourself. If you love a mini dress, these from House of CB and Nobody’s Child have you covered, whether you want a statement hourglass silhouette or something Audrey Hepburn-adjacent. Bows work for any occasion, so if you’ve got a winter wedding or a more formal event to attend, a bow-adorned maxi may serve you well. No one does effortlessness quite like ARRANGE, and this dove-grey strapless silhouette wouldn’t look amiss on the likes of Jennifer Lawrence. Plus, nothing beats a black dress with a bow – this one from Sister Jane is an elevated take on the LBD.

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Nobody's Child Cameron bow back satin mini dress in black mono, £150

Sister Jane Kelly velvet contrast bow detachable strap midi dress in black, £95

House of CB Amalia bow mini dress in red, £169

ARRANGE bandeau maxi dress with large bow in light blue, £160

The epitome of the ‘jeans and a nice top’ outfit, a bow top ticks all the boxes for party-season plans where you want a little pizzazz, but the occasion isn’t too formal – from office parties to dinner parties with friends. And they’re surprisingly versatile. Team yours with jeans, a satin slip skirt, tailored trousers – basically anything you like. The only thing we’d recommend is keeping the bottom half more minimal to let the bow have its moment. That doesn’t mean you can’t continue to up the ante with sparkling accessories. Choose drop earrings or a sequin bag to complement the festive mood.

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ONLY sequin bow cropped cami top in black, £35

River Island Velvet sequin sleeveless bow back top in silver, £36

ASOS DESIGN textured black bow shoulder gingham print, £26

Pieces backless sequin top with satin bow back in black, £40

If your party plans are more on the casual side, a bow jumper might be your new best friend. Chic and playful in equal measure, these styles can go easily from desk to dinner to Christmas Day. Dress them up with tailoring or satin textures or style them simply with your favourite jeans and a ballet flat to keep things low key. Whether you opt for a cardigan with adorable bow ties or more of a sculptural knit, you’ll be the talk of the table.

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Pretty Lavish knitted contrast triple bow cardigan in grey, £52

River Island Knit long sleeve bow jumper in red, £39

ASOS DESIGN bow front tank co-ord in chocolate, £32

Pretty Lavish Curve bow bardot knit top in chocolate brown, £55

If you don’t want to commit to a full bow look, incorporate them into your footwear rotation instead. It doesn’t matter if you’re a flats > heels kind of person or vice versa, there’s a pair for everyone. Festive shades of burgundy, silver and black will go far this season, and a pointed toe will always feel elegant – no matter what’s on your top half.

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Stradivarius Flat slingback shoes with bow in burgundy, £27.99

ASOS DESIGN Saffron bow detail mid heeled shoes in black velvet, £32

ASOS DESIGN Lunar bow detail mules in black polka dot, £28

ASOS DESIGN Pansy mesh bow detail high heeled shoe in burgundy, £38

When it comes to bows, the pièce de resistance will always be the accessories. Bows hit the big-time in clip-form, and now they come in so many different colours, textures and sizes you could have a hair bow for every day of the week, and then some. But it doesn’t stop there. If you’re a slick-back bun aficionado, the scrunchie is a perfect alternative, and you can expand your bow-drobe to your other accessories too. From bow-encrusted bags to dangling silver earrings, bow tie fashion will serve you well this party season and into 2026, we’re sure.

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ASOS DESIGN earrings with bow design in silver tone, £9

Vero Moda bow applique scrunchie in black, £5

River Island diamante bow grab bag in black, £39

JJXX organza hair bow in red, £10