If you’re like us, you love adding a little sparkle into your life whenever you can—especially around the holidays and fall and winter seasons. And more specifically, you like incorporating that sparkle into your outfits! Sequins can take an outfit from drab to fab in an instant, and while they’ve always been in style, sequin outfits are especially trendy right now—and work for all ages! If you’re looking for some inspiration on sequin outfits ideas, we’ve got you covered. We tapped a top celebrity stylist for all her tips and tricks on how to style sequins, as well her favorite sequin pieces at the moment.

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Why you should wear sequins

If you’re already a sparkle-lover, you probably don’t need much convincing when it comes to incorporating sequins into your wardrobe. On the other hand, if you’re not typically one to jump on more “out there” trends, let us explain why trying out sequins may be perfect for you.

Celebrity stylist Samantha Brown is all about subtly adding sequins into your outfits. “My favorite way to wear sequins is to mix them into an otherwise casual outfit,” she affirms. “If you’re feeling sequin shy, try an accessory like a sequined handbag to work in the trend.” Sequins are actually very versatile, and you can go as big or little as you want with them thanks to accessories and other subtle accents.

Sequins can also be a great layering piece or underlayer—especially if you’re wondering how to style sequins without them looking overwhelming. “Use them as a texture to add visual interest, instead of reserving them for formal occasions. If you have a sequin top but it feels like too much, wear it underneath a blazer, leather jacket or even a sheer blouse to tone down the shine,” Brown suggests.

Even more, while sequins are especially great during the holidays, they really can work all year round, Brown says. “Many people defer to sequins for their holiday season sparkle, but they can be worn all year round. Rather than keep sequins in a ‘fancy’ corner of your closet, try mixing them with other textures in your wardrobe. Sequins pair well with denim, knits and even cotton T-shirts,” she says.

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Keep reading for the best sequin pieces to use as inspiration for all your sequin outfit ideas.

J. Crew Sequin-Embellished T-Shirt

This is Brown’s pick, and we’re all on board. J. Crew Sequin-Embellished T-Shirt is a prime example of how you can take sequins and make them casual, like they did by adding them to a cute and comfy T-shirt. Brown calls it “unexpected,” as you would never think to mix a T-shirt with sequins—but it works beautifully.

Loft Sequin Top

Talk about a versatile sequin piece, Loft Sequin Top is just that. First of all, it comes in the most stunning bronze-y shade, making it look expensive without making a heavy dent in your wallet. But even more, you can easily dress it up or down. Pair it with dark wash jeans for a more casual ensemble, or for a dressier occasion, a black satin midi skirt or black slacks.

By Stacy London Sequin Pull-On Midi Skirt

Speaking of midi skirts, we couldn’t be more obsessed with By Stacy London Sequin Pull-On Midi Skirt. What we like about this pick is that it’s not tight or constricting, but still highlights curves. It effortlessly flows down past knees without any uncomfortable clinging, and hits at the perfect spot on our legs (a few inches above your ankles). Plus, it’s available in three shades: a beautiful grape hue, elegant forest green and classic black.

Express High Waisted Knit Sequin Wide Leg Pant

Comfy sequin pants with an elastic waistband? Count us in! Express High Waisted Knit Sequin Wide Leg Pant is everything we could ever want in a comfortable pair of pants thanks to its rayon and spandex fabric and stretchy waistband, but even more, it is so elevated and chic with its sequins. Plus, its neutral color makes it easy to pair with any solid-colored tee or sweater.

Elle Tahari Sequin Stripe Tuxedo Pants

This piece, Elle Tahari Sequin Stripe Tuxedo Pants, is another great example of donning sequins through accents. While the main portion of the pants is solid black polyester, they’ve subtly incorporated sequins by adding a sequin stripe down the sides. It dresses them up just a tad and makes them more visually interesting than your typical pair of black slacks.

White House Black Market Sequin Drape Bolero

Looking for the perfect sequin layering piece? White House Black Market Sequin Drape Bolero is the answer. Add this to a sleeveless dress or top for more coverage and also extra warmth. It is also a great way to dress up a more casual ensemble.

Anne Klein Faux Wrap Dress With Blouson Sleeve

Anne Klein Faux Wrap Dress With Blouson Sleeve is the perfect fall or winter wedding guest dress or cocktail dress. Its elegant wrap-style design is flattering on just about everyone, and the sequined, dark floral pattern looks so luxurious—all while costing just $40 at TJ Maxx (score!).

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Loft Sequin End On End Cotton Relaxed Shirt

A sequin button down will instantly step up your work outfit game, and Loft Sequin End On End Cotton Relaxed Shirt is sure to make you the best dressed in the office. I personally own this piece, and when I say I get countless compliments every time I wear it, I’m not exaggerating. I love pairing it with beige slacks for work and dark wash denim for dinner with friends. Plus, it doesn’t feel scratchy or uncomfortable.

Express Sequin Crew Neck Puff Sleeve Sweatshirt

This sweater, Express Sequin Crew Neck Puff Sleeve Sweatshirt, is the perfect piece for those warmer fall days where you don’t quite need a long sleeve, but a thicker fabric would be nice. It comes in this gorgeous gold shade, and can be worn with black, brown, tan, white—you name it—bottoms.

Free People Gold Rush Printed Sequins Long Sleeve Top

This is a great example of how sequins can work all year round. With the light colors of Free People Gold Rush Printed Sequins Long Sleeve Top, it can be worn in spring and summer, but with the long sleeves, it could be worn in fall or winter as well. For the colder months, just wear it under a trench or blazer for added warmth.

Rain + Rose Shine Sweater

Another statement sleeve piece, Rain + Rose Shine Sweater is so chic and stylish, and can be worn with anything from jeans to a midi skirt or slacks. The contrast of the knit bodice with the sequin sleeves make for a visually appealing style. Best yet, it’s just $25 at TJ Maxx—talk about luxe for less.

Chico’s Sequin Plaid Pullover Sweater

What screams fall and winter more than plaid? Chico’s Sequin Plaid Pullover Sweater is a great pick to add to your wardrobe for the upcoming chilly seasons. With its festive red color, it can make a great addition to your holiday party outfits. Pair with a black sequin midi skirt for double the sparkle, or for a more casual occasion, throw on a pair of black jeans.

Maurices Edgely Sequin Twist Hem Short Sleeve Tee

We’re obsessed with Maurices Edgely Sequin Twist Hem Short Sleeve Tee because of the twist knot design at the bottom hem. It spices up the regular ‘ol tee, and looks so chic under a blazer or jacket. Plus, thanks to its relaxed fit, it won’t feel too tight or clingy.

Express Super High Waisted Sequin Midi Pencil Skirt

In need of something for your next office holiday party? We love Express Super High Waisted Sequin Midi Pencil Skirt. It’s the perfect length for work, and its pencil skirt fit makes it look professional and elevated. Pair it with a solid blouse and blazer, or make it a matching set with Express Skimming Sequin Crew Neck Long Sleeve Boxy Tee.

Abercrombie & Fitch High Rise Sequin Sheer Maxi Skirt

A champagne sequin skirt like Abercrombie High Rise Sequin Sheer Maxi Skirt is perfect for the holidays and any holiday parties you may be attending. Pair it with a black or cream satin button down blouse, or a solid tee for a more casual ensemble.

Anthropologie Sequin Button Down

Another button down option, Anthropologie Sequin Button Down is a classic sequin piece that can be styled so many different ways. Wear it open over a solid tee and jeans for a casual occasion, or button it up and pair it with leather pants or a skirt for a dressier occasion. We also like that it comes in standard, petite and plus sizing.

Alex Evening Three-Quarter Sleeve Sequin Pantsuit

This is another great fall wedding guest option, but instead of a dress, it’s a pantsuit! Alex Evening Three-Quarter Sleeve Sequin Pantsuit is so comfortable and roomy, and you can trust that you’ll be able to dance the night away in comfort. It comes in this gorgeous plum shade, perfect for fall and winter, and has a beautiful drape-y neckline.

Maurices Sequin Sleeve Drop Shoulder Blouse

If you can’t tell by now, we’re big fans of a sequin statement sleeve. Maurices Sequin Sleeve Drop Shoulder Blouse is the perfect sequin top for the season, offered in four different shades from a neutral gray/silver to this stunning navy hue. And with its affordable price of $35, you can try out a few different colors!

Chico’s Juliet Sequin Front Ankle Pants

These sequin pants—Chico’s Juliet Sequin Front Ankle Pants—are oh-so-fun and stylish, and better yet, are a pull on style (meaning all-day comfort!). They’re stretchy and feature the brand’s slimming technology, and are available in regular and tall sizing.

Rumored Vintage Slip Maxi Dress

Rumored Vintage Slip Maxi Dress screams elegance, and is absolutely stunning for any holiday gathering, cocktail party or even black tie events. For the fall and winter, toss on a shawl or dressy cardigan for a bit more coverage. Best of all, we love that it has adjustable straps for the perfect fit.

White House Black Market High Neck Embellished Top

A high neck top is a classic and staple to have in your closet. Spice it up with sequins! White House Black Market High Neck Embellished Top could easily be worn to the office under a blazer or out to dinner with dark wash jeans.

Bonjour, Emily in Paris fans! The hit Netflix series recently returned for its 4th season on August 15. And while we love the lighthearted, entertaining plot that fills our hopeless romantic hearts, there’s something we may love even more: the Emily in Paris outfits. The costumes worn by Emily, played by Lily Collins, in the series made us want to fly to Paris ourselves and prance around in her spunky outfits. However, no plane ticket is necessary: Instead, we decided to recreate the Emily in Paris Parisian style outfits with affordable pieces you can easily find (or may already have in your closet!). Keep reading to get all your head to toe French girl outfit inspiration and try out these looks for yourself.

What is ‘Emily in Paris’ about?

First and foremost, before we get into the outfits, we need to fill you in on what Emily in Paris is about in case you’ve never seen the show.

Emily Cooper, the protagonist of the series, decides to move to Paris from Chicago, Illinois to pursue a new job opportunity. She joins a French marketing firm to bring an American perspective to the company. We watch her throughout the series learn how to adapt to Paris and its culture, enter relationships, form friendships and navigate a new job, all of which bring about their own set of challenges Emily has to face.

Recreate ‘Emily in Paris’ Outfits: 5 Looks

Emily is wearing a bright and colorful plaid jacket in this outfit over a black and white striped T-shirt. Like many of Emily’s outfits, you wouldn’t think at first these patterns and colors would go with each other — but once you see it styled on Emily, you realize how chic it is.

To recreate this French style look, take a colorful plaid jacket or blazer and pair it over a simple black and white striped T-shirt. This mix-and-match of plaid and stripes creates dimension to the outfit, making it more visually appealing to the eye. As for the bottoms, keep it simple with a pair of jeans or neutral trousers from your closet.

Shop the look: 

Multi-color plaid blazer: Buy from Amazon, $101

Black and white striped T-shirt: Buy from GAP, $29.95

Red and leather never go out of style, and when combined together, is sure to make a statement. We love the mixing of prints in this Emily in Paris outfit and how she added a chic tie to bring the whole look together.

Recreate this look by buttoning a white and black checkered button up all the way up and adding on a black and white floral tie. The more you can “spread” or widen out the tie, the better. Then, add the most important part of this outfit, the red leather jacket or trench coat, and leave unbuttoned. And keeping the rest of the items like pants, bag and hat in black let the bold jacket, blouse and tie stay the stars of the look. Bonus: A red lip is also a must!

Shop the look:

Black and white checkered button up: Buy from J. Crew, $80

Red leather jacket: Buy from QVC, $92

Black and white floral tie: Buy from Express, $35

You can never go wrong with a colored suit, like this royal blue set Emily is sporting. A monochromatic look is so easy to put together and instantly makes you look and feel more elevated. Plus, it’s easy to accessorize with black booties and a black statement bag.

Start with a royal blue pantsuit; choose a style that is straight leg or slightly flared for the pants and slightly oversized for the blazer jacket. What’s great about a suit is you can wear it together or as separates, making it super versatile. And bonus style points for matching the top that’s paired with the suit — trés chic, just like the French women!

Shop the look:

Royal blue blazer: Buy from Nordstrom, $159

Black booties: Buy from Aerosoles, $99

We love the green and pink color combo of this Emily in Paris outfit, and the bag is equally as fabulous! And the cardigan that’s paired with the look is cropped and simple, which doesn’t overwhelm the print of the romper.

You can recreate this look with a similar romper, or you can try it with a matching pant set to make it more weather-friendly for cooler days. Add a pink cardigan (your choice on if it’s cropped or not) and finish it off with a green plaid bag.

Shop the look:

Green floral tank: Buy from Lulus, $39

Green floral pants: Buy from Lulus, $59

Pink cardigan: Buy from GAP, $70

A pop of orange is right on brand for fall and spices up a neutral black outfit. And layering it with a jacket will help you feel warm as the weather gets chillier.

You can start with a patterned blouse, but to make it easier, you can just pull a black pair of trousers and a black top out of your closet, and then toss on the orange jacket. You’ll feel like you just walked out of fashion week!

Shop the look:

Black trousers: Buy from GAP, $90

Orange jean jacket: Buy from Los Angeles Apparel, $72

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With Memorial Day less than a week away, you’ve no doubt been keeping an eye out for the best Memorial Day sales and deals. This weekend is one of the best times to stock up on everything you need for summer, whether that be something like a gorgeous new patio dining set to entertain guests or the perfect sunscreen to keep you protected. Whatever you’re in the market for, chances are you’ll find a Memorial Day deal you can’t pass up.  

When do Memorial Day sales start? 

The last Monday in May is Memorial Day. In 2025, the big day falls on May 26. 

While we all know there will be thousands of great deals on everything from furniture and home decor to mattresses and beauty this Memorial Day — you may be wondering, “When do these sales actually start?” Many retailers save their special, deep discounts for the actual holiday, but sales often begin well in advance, meaning at many places you can get your shop on and save big right now!

Best Memorial Day Sales 

With many of your favorite stores, including Macy’s, Wayfair, and Dermstore, getting in on the fun, this year’s Memorial Day sales are the perfect time to save big on all of your summer essentials. 

Best Mattress Sales

• Bear: Save 35% on mattresses and earn two free pillows with purchase
• DreamCloud Sleep: Save up to 60% on any mattress like the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress
• Helix Sleep: Save 25% sitewide and get 2 FREE products with Helix Luxe or Elite mattress ($183+ value)
• Layla Sleep: Save up to $200 on all Layla mattresses and get two free pillows plus 50% off all bases and accessories when you buy a mattress
• Leesa: Save 30% on mattresses and get a free sleep bundle with purchase
• Lull Sleep: Save 50% on any size mattress
• Purple: Save up to $700 on a mattress and base
• Tempur-Pedic: Save up to $500 on select adjustable mattress sets plus get a $300 Instant Gift with qualifying mattress set purchase  and save up to 20% TEMPUR-Adapt® Toppers
• Wayfair: Save big on sale mattresses and bases 

Best Furniture & Decor Sales

• Buffy: Save 20% on the viral Buffy comforter
• Overstock: Save big on select furniture and home decor items
• Parachute: Save 20 percent on bedding
• Snowe: Save an extra 20% on already discounted bedding and home goods
• Target: Save up to 40% on outdoor canopies and gazebos and up to 50% on outdoor furniture and accessories
• Ruggable: Save 20% on beloved-loved styles like the Kamran Soft Pink Rug, Gracie Hampton Soft Blue Rug and Jonathan Adler Inkdrop Camel & Ivory Rug 

Fashion Sales

• Bare Necessities: Save up to 30% and sale into summer! 
• Bloomingdale’s: Save 30-40% on designer styles 
• Chico’s: Shop final sale up to 75% off plus get 40% off tops when you buy two or more and dresses starting at $69
• Eddie Bauer: Save an extra 60% off clearance with code on the site!
• Express: Save 50% plus an extra 20% off
• Famous Footwear: Save up to 50% on women’s sandals plus take 20% off Skechers styles
• Fossil: Save up to 50% on watches, jewelry and accessories
• Lo & Sons: Save up to 40% on travel bags
• Old Navy: Shop new deals every day and save big on clothing, outwear and shoes
• Rebecca Minkoff: Save up to 75% on leather crossbody bags, shoes and clothing 

Best Appliance Sales

• Best Buy: Save up to 35% on select major appliances 
• Home Depot: Save up to $500 on select appliances and up to 40% on select air conditioners 
• Lowe’s: Save up to 35% on major appliances 
• Wayfair: Sign up to get early access to member-only deals and up to 70% off! 

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