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Christmas Party Dresses - Sequins in Sequence

Nothing says 'special occasion' more than sparkling sequins on the perfect dress. Whether in a divine sequence or as a soft sprinkle, sequins add sensational sparkle and festive charm to Christmas party dresses. For the coming Yuletide season, sequins will be 'the' trendy detail for exquisite dresses.

Sequin Style

Of course, sequins have always had a place in Christmas fashions. Yet now the appeal of sequins is more widespread and extends to all age groups and every type of clothing. Sequins suit ladies' fashions or little girls' dresses. They look fabulous on full length gowns or tea length skirts.

Although sequins used to be reserved for fancy dress and runway models, they are now showing up in everyday fashions. It is common in contemporary styles to see a sprinkle of sequins on a sleeveless shirt or casual coat. Often today's fashions can have sequins in bold colors or a rainbow of shades. Sequins can show up on any fabric from organza to taffeta to denim. They sparkle on cute boleros and adorable accessories.

Sequined dresses are suitable for girls' Christmas party dresses. Sequins do not have to overpower a dress. Their use can be subtle and tasteful and perfect for a girls' holiday dress.

Sequins in Sequence

A red 3-tier chiffon sequence dress is a holiday dream – a chic style for a Christmas princess. Keep in mind that sequins are synonymous with chic style. This red vision is delicately stitched with three soft chiffon layers and a shoulder neckline filled with a delightful sequence. A festive and graceful look!

A sequence neckline or waistline draws attention. If you want to highlight a soft, draping skirt, a sequence at the waistline will emphasize its flowing folds. A pretty sequence provides distinct detail and definite style. On the other hand, a subtle sprinkling of overall sparkle can add just the right amount of glitz and glamour to a gown.

Sparkle and Glitter

Glitter is great for girls' Christmas party dresses. A little girl will look regal in a purple sleeveless flocked tulle dress with glitter. Christmas does not have to be all about red and green.

Holiday dresses can be in any color from rich shades such as deep burgundy and chocolate brown to cool tones like candy cane pink. Sparkly metallics such as shiny silver and luxurious gold always light up the season. Actually, cool blue is expected to be the color choice for Christmas 2010.

Silver and Gold

Mostly, sequins used to be seen in silver or gold but now multi-colored sequins have entered the mix. Yet silver and gold sequins continue to spread Christmas cheer. Silver charmeuse dresses or silver pure silk gowns provide Yuletide sparkle – even without sequins.

Silver and black is an unbeatable combination for holiday dresses. A black stretch velvet bodice with a sparkle silver taffeta short skirt offers winning style and dramatic contrast. Gold and navy go well together for a Christmas outfit.

Sparkling Contrast

Generally, sequins add an element of contrast to a dress. Multi-colored sequins can add colorful contrast. As well, sequins can provide balance to a gown. Delicate embroidery and elaborate sequence detail can create unbeatable style.

Sparkling Detail

Often rosebuds or other fabric flowers on a dress are decorated with sequins. Lovely bows and gorgeous sequins look great together on a gown. A red short velvet and taffeta dress with sequence and bow trim is an enchanting example.

Sequins are a sensational feature for a girl's Christmas party dress. They add extra texture, glorious pattern, and intricate design to a gown. With subtle elegance or all-out glamour, sequins reflect the holiday light and the beauty of Christmas princesses everywhere.

The History of Sequins

. The oldest sequin is believed to have been found at King Tutankhamen's burial site. Craftsmen created the sequins by rolling gold super thin, cutting out discs, glazing them to prevent scratches, and attaching them to the boy king's clothes.

. Shisha mirror work has a lengthy history in India and with nomadic tribes.

. Gold coins have been used as a form of sequins. The travelling Romany gypsies decorated their clothes with coinage.

. Fine layers of mother-of-pearl have been used to make sequins. Kings and queens have decorated their clothes with natural mother-of-pearl shell buttons.

. Sequins were used in embroideries of the 16th century. Usually, silver metal discs were made from flattening a ring of silver wire. The flat silver disc was sewn on with a bead to hold it in place.

. When gelatin was discovered and used to create sequins, the sequins were unstable, could never be washed, or put near heat, and they gave off an odor. Sequins created from gelatin did not have the desired effect.

. In the 1920s, sequins made from thinly rolled silver sheets gave weight and 'hang' to flapper dresses. This type of sequins is no longer in use. The silver caused discoloration on dresses from the sequin cut edges.

. Today's sequins are cut from a sandwich of colored foil. Vintage sequins are still available from online specialty stores.

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Mary Teresa Fowler is a Canadian freelance writer. She writes articles, web content, press releases, newsletters, children's personalized stories, and children's general stories. She created the network - 'Kind Classes' - Help Stop School Bullying!

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