Guaranteed Sleigh: Where to Find Perfect Party Season Looks
For end of year celebrations, New Year’s Eve parties or Christmas lunch with the fam, you’ll find outfits for every festive occasion at shopping hotspots across Adelaide City and North Adelaide. Think menswear must-haves at Politix, shimmering party staples from Aje and dancefloor-ready footwear courtesy of Spendless Shoes – plus, keep an eye out for key festive pieces in Rundle Mall’s Black Friday sales to bag a bargain!
OFF DUTY STORE
Available to shop in Adelaide City at Frome Street.
Spotted some new favourites at Off Duty Store during Rundle St Up Late? This destination for elevated basics and statement partywear carries all the latest pieces from national trend leaders including By Lana Wilkinson (a featured designer at The Loft at Hotel Richmond), plus homegrown talent like Acler and The Wolf Gang.
LESSER STORE
Available to shop in North Adelaide at Melbourne Street.
Offering a “less is more” approach, this luxury boutique carries a curated range of leading designers, with pared back options for Christmas Day lunches plus minimalist formalwear for festive events.
CALIBRE
Available to shop in Adelaide City at Rundle Street and David Jones in Rundle Mall.
Calibre's high summer menswear collection delivers fresh resort pieces and sharp basics that’ll have you set for summer events by the pool, plus plenty of elegant suiting for more formal affairs.
AJE
Available to shop in Adelaide City at Rundle Street and David Jones in Rundle Mall.
Sequin minis, ruffle maxis and tonnes of texture, Aje is a favourite for maximalist fashion – seen on the runway at the Hotel Alba Summer Pool Party – and your one-stop for showstopping NYE party looks.
GOODBYES
Available to shop in Adelaide City at Rundle Street.
Want festive looks that don’t cost the earth? Head down Rundle Street for luxury consignment and secondhand clothing and accessories, expertly curated by the Goodbyes team. A great spot for gifting too!
SPENDLESS SHOES
Available to shop in Adelaide City at Rundle Mall.
You might have spotted trending styles from Spendless Shoes in our Sense of Place campaign for ADL Fashion Week 2024, and for good reason: they’re affordable, versatile and offer fashion-forward styles for men, women and kids.
NUDE LUCY
Available to shop in Adelaide City at Rundle Mall.
Inspired by an inherently Australian, relaxed way of life, Nude Lucy crafts timeless looks that you’ll treasure this holiday season and beyond.
SHEIKE
Available to shop in Adelaide City at Rundle Mall.
For long lunches, holiday winery trips or after dark antics, Sheike’s new Resort 24/25 has you covered for the party season. See: relaxed sets in vibrant prints, breathtaking lace maxis and denim for days.
POLITIX
Available to shop in Adelaide City at Rundle Place, Myer and David Jones in Rundle Mall.
Your office Christmas party look, taken up a notch. Head to Politix for sleek menswear to see you through all the festivities – think linen suiting, playful colour and resort shirts to rinse and repeat all summer long.
SAINTGARDE
Available to shop in North Adelaide at Melbourne Street.
Your favourite cool girl’s favourite cool girl shops at Saintgarde. This Melbourne Street mecca is not only home to exceptional party looks, but they also stock a range of gifting favourites from Maison Balzac, Arms of Eve and more. Plus, there’s a coffee shop on-site to keep you fuelled while you shop!
FRENCH LAUNDRY
Available to shop in Adelaide City at Gray Street.
A boutique consignment and thrift store, shop high quality and sustainable Christmas and New Year’s party looks at French Laundry. Explore a range of truly unique clothing, accessories and footwear from luxury brands including Gucci, Versace and Prada alongside local designers. Plus, for extra fashionable little ones, try their children's spin-off, Little Laundry.
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