Sequins are not just for evenings and holidays anymore

Sparkle need not be relegated to evening! Stop saving the skintight bedazzled dress for New Year's Eve and this fall dare to wear comfy layers over sequined skirts and dresses or a pair of phenomenal sequined shoes. The low-key yet subtly glamourous look works all year and at any time of the day or night. Don't be afraid to try some of the dazzling sequined options this fall!

Phillip Lim's Fall 2009 Ready to Wear collection in New York is girly and relaxed at the same time, with quirks like sequins and crystals, adorning his latest confections. It just may not be possible to be anxious about the state of the world while wearing a Phillip Lim sequined minidress topped with marabou and black velvet.

Adam sequin bermuda shorts: The new way to wear tailoring is sequin-sprayed like Adam's shimmering monochrome shorts. They're the ultimate cool-girl alternative to your failsafe party dress, simply team them with a neutral tank, a blazer and heels. ($475 on sale for $266 at net-a-porter)

These Dolce & Gabbana sandals ($536 at Luisaviaroma) are over-the-top sequins!

Set your look aglow with Diane von Furstenberg's molten, chefly sequin-sprayed jacket ($795 at net-a-porter)

This gold sequin-sprayed jacket by Les Chiffoniers is sensationally party perfect. Team it with slim-fit jeans and leg-lengthening heels at cocktail hour. ($755 at net-a-porter)

How cute is this bright multi-colored sequin shift dress for Notte by Marchesa fall '09 collection!

Lend lustrous luxury to your new season wardrobe in this gold sequin-sprayed chiffon skirt by See by Chloe ($395 at net-a-porter)

Topshop sequined jacket looks a little old-fashioned to me but you can buy it for $370 at net-a-porter

Stella McCartney's polyamide sequin leggings have a concealed zip at the side, low waist band and a dégradé effect ($837.20 on sale! at net-a-porter)

Stella McCartney's black silk demi sheer dress with paillette embellishments has a V neck, short sleeves, a black slip to line and simply slips on. (Was $7,695; now $4,309.20 at net-a-porter)

Sources:  Glamour, Elle, Coutour in the City, The Insider, Cool Spotters, Shopping the Trend, Shoeblog