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If you subscribe to Karl Lagerfeld’s observation that “sweatpants are a sign of defeat”, then sequins are an act of faith. Nothing lifts the spirits like a scratchy paillette, nor conjures up the illusion of festivity, even if you’d rather be on the sofa with a cup of tea. Because that’s the other thing about a good party outfit: contrary to what most people will tell…

