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What to wear to a Great Gatsby party

If you’ve been invited to a Great Gatsby party, rocking up in jeans and a T-shirt won’t cut it. For this party, you have to dress up. It’s all about glamour, decadence, hedonism and more bling than the jewellery department at Harrods.

Deciding what to wear to a Great Gatsby party is almost as much fun as the party itself — so to get you in the mood, we’ve put together a guide to the dress code.

Abiding by old-fashioned 1920s tradition, we’re putting ladies first. Gentlemen, you’ll find some Gatsby style inspiration further down the page.

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What to wear to a Great Gatsby party

What to Wear to a Masquerade Ball

A masquerade ball isn’t just any old party. It’s not even any old gala ball. This is your chance to indulge in the luxury of anonymity, to cultivate an air of mystery and become someone else for the evening — someone you’ve always wanted to be.

OK, that’s enough with the romantic intrigue. What the heck should you wear to a masquerade ball?

In this article, we’re giving you a few ideas, starting with the obvious. The mask.

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What to Wear to a Masquerade Ball

The Ultimate Christmas Experience in Brighton

If you’re in Brighton this Christmas (perhaps for one of our parties), what are the best ways to make the most of this fabulous city? We’ve put together a guide to the ultimate Christmas experience in Brighton.

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The Ultimate Christmas Experience in Brighton

Why is Gatsby so darned cool?

From Brighton to Edinburgh, people just seem to love Gatsby. As a party theme, and as a character, we can’t get enough of him. Why is this? What is so darned cool about Gatsby?

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Why is Gatsby so darned cool?

What exactly is a black tie event?

Do the words `black-tie event’ bring you out in a cold sweat? In this article, we give you a complete guide — including what both men and women should wear.

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What exactly is a black tie event?

Why book your office Christmas party early?

Yes, we know. It’s summer. Why would you be thinking about your office Christmas party? You’re probably wondering what to pack for a fortnight somewhere hot, sunny and sandy.

Bear with us. We’re about to give you 5 reasons why booking your office Christmas party early is a really (really) smart idea.

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Why book your office Christmas party early?

What to Wear to a James Bond Party: 7 Ideas for Men

You’ve been invited to a James Bond party. What the heck should you wear? In this article, we’ve put together 7 ideas for men on what to wear to a James Bond party.

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What to Wear to a James Bond Party: 7 Ideas for Men

What to Wear to a James Bond Party: 7 Ideas for Women

You’ve been invited to a James Bond-themed party. What on earth do you wear? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this blog, we’ve put together 7 ideas for what to wear to a James Bond party.

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What to Wear to a James Bond Party: 7 Ideas for Women

What makes a great Christmas party?

What makes a truly great Christmas party? The kind of party where you’re still smiling about it in August. Based on years of experience with fabulous festive frolics, here’s our list of 7 top tips.

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What makes a great Christmas party?

Office Xmas Party Etiquette: Top 10 dos and don’ts

Ah, the office Christmas party. It’s easy to get it wrong and, let’s face it, someone always does. You don’t want to be that person. So here, ladies and gentlemen, are your top 10 dos and don’ts of office Christmas party etiquette.

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Office Xmas Party Etiquette: Top 10 dos and don’ts

How to organise an office Christmas party

You’ve been asked to organise the office Christmas party. Well, there are two ways to feel about this. You’re either as excited as a kid on Christmas Eve, or panicking. Either way, we’re here to help. Here are some top tips on how to organise your office Christmas party.

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How to organise an office Christmas party

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