Designer and high street fashion for parties and everyday wear from UK online shops, with plain guides to dress codes, Italian sizes, heels, sunglasses, handbags and bra fitting.
Measure under your bust and around the fullest part, work out a starting size, then judge the bra on fit: a level, firm band, smooth cups and a centre that sits flat.
The most wearable heels are the right length and width for your foot, with a heel height and shape that suit the occasion. Fit matters far more than the label.
Italian and French sizes run on different numbers from UK sizes. Use a conversion table as a starting point, then check the brand's own chart against your measurements.
Good sunglasses block UV, carry a CE or UKCA mark and use a lens category that suits what you do. After that, frame size and shape are about comfort and style.
Start with the dress code on the invitation, choose a length and fabric that fit it, then pick shoes you can stand in all evening and a bag big enough for the essentials.
Pick the style for how you will carry it, check the dimensions and strap drop against what you need inside, then look at material, hardware and lining.
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partyandbeauty.co.uk is an independent fashion website for UK shoppers. It gathers designer and high street clothing, shoes, bags, accessories and lingerie from online shops in one place, with guides that explain dress codes, Italian and European sizes, how to choose heels and sunglasses, and how a bra should fit.
The product pages show items from UK online fashion shops with their current price, and the buy button takes you to the shop, where you order, pay and arrange any return. When you buy through those links we may earn a small commission from the shop, at no extra cost to you. Prices and sizes in stock come from the shops and can change.
