How to Wear Sequins: Your Proud Poppy Guide to Sparkling in Sizes 6–30
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How to Wear Sequins: Your Proud Poppy Guide to Sparkling in Sizes 6–30

If you’ve ever thought sequins were “too much”, it’s officially time to ditch that idea. Sequins aren’t just for New Year’s Eve outfits or the dance floor at midnight. They’re for any woman who wants to bring a little magic to her wardrobe. At Proud Poppy, we design every sequin piece inhouse at our Burleigh HQ, making sure our girls from sizes 6–30 get comfort, movement and sparkle in all the right places.

From big birthdays to balmy summer nights out, here’s your guide to wearing sequins with absolute confidence, including some of our favourite Proud Poppy styles that our community cannot get enough of.

 

 

1. Pick Your Moment: Are You Going Full Glam or Party Ready?

Sequins work anywhere. It’s all about the mood you’re creating.

✨ Full-length glam

When you want that arrive and shine moment, a gown like the Arabella Sequin Maxi Dress is your girl. Think smooth stretch lining, soft sequins and pure elegance without the fuss.

 

 

✨ Statement midis

Perfect for dinners, cocktails or events where you want sparkle and comfort. Our Glimmer Sequin Midi Dress and the Athelia Sequin Midi Dress have that dreamy balance of wow-factor and ease, ideal for dancing, mingling and moving through the night.

 

 

✨ Party ready minis

If you’re chasing that fun, bold, best night ever vibe, the Athelia Sequin Party Dress is ready to shine with you. She’s playful, confident and guaranteed to turn heads.

Whether it’s a garden soirée or your next girls’ night out, we’ve thought about stretch, movement and comfort in every stitch.

 

 

 

2. Choose Your Colour Vibe: Soft and Luxe or Bright and Bold?

Sequins already bring the sparkle. Colour brings the attitude.

🌙 Classic and timeless

Black, bronze, navy, champagne. These shades give effortless elegance and are perfect for weddings, formal events or luxe New Year’s Eve outfits.

🌈 Bright, bold, unapologetic

From shimmering golds to playful metallic tones, these are for our girls who love a moment. If you're all about high energy and making an entrance, choose the brighter hues of our Glimmer and Athelia collections.

 

 

3. Yes, Sequins Can Be Comfortable (We Promise!)

Let’s be clear. Scratchy, stiff sequins are not our vibe.

Every Proud Poppy sequin dress is designed with:

✔ Stretch linings

✔ Soft-touch sequins

✔ Breathable fabrics

✔ Thoughtful design for movement

So you can sparkle all night without that get me out of this feeling.

 

 

4. Style It Simple and Let the Dress Do the Talking

With sequins, the dress is the hero. Keep the rest easy:

  • Clean heels or a classic sandal

  • Minimal jewellery

  • A cute clutch

  • For minis: add a strappy heel or a killer boot

  • For gowns and midis: sleek pony or loose waves

It’s instant glamour with minimal effort. Exactly how it should be.

 

 

5. For Every Occasion, Every Woman, Every Size

From milestone birthdays to girls’ nights to those big sparkle New Year’s Eve plans, there’s a Proud Poppy sequin style with your name on it. Every piece is designed right here in Australia, available in sizes 6–30, and made to help you step into the moment feeling incredible.

 

 

Ready to Find Your Sparkle?

Explore our plus size sequin dresses, glam midis, show stopping gowns and fun party minis, including the Glimmer Sequin Midi Dress, Arabella Sequin Maxi Dress, Athelia Sequin Midi Dress and Athelia Sequin Party Dress.

You can explore and shop our entire Sequin Dresses collection here

Your next unforgettable outfit is waiting ✨

 

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