Party Season Prep: Your Ultimate Summer Glow-Up Guide
The ultimate party prep
By Kiri Johnston | 17th October 2025Party season’s loading, and your calendar’s about to look like a cocktail menu. Between rooftop drinks, long lunches, and that one wedding that’s definitely going to get messy, it’s officially time to get your prep together. From the right underwear (Nancy Ganz knows what’s up) to your summer signature drink, here’s how to sail through the season looking polished — and pretending you’re not hungover.
1. Start with the group chatThe pre-game begins here. Rally the crew, lock in dates, and send outfit inspo like your life depends on it. This is your hype hub, your therapy session, and your “what are we wearing?” hotline all in one.
2. Lock in your glam appointments, statYour nail tech, hairdresser, and waxer are basically your holy trinity — and they book out fast. Don’t be the one panic-texting for a last-minute appointment the night before a wedding. Schedule your glam like a pro and thank yourself later.
3. Under garments are everythingNo outfit hits right without the perfect foundation. Introducing Nancy Ganz, the not-so-secret weapon behind every killer party look.
Their sculpting shapewear and smoothing underwear are the kind of confidence boosters that make silk, satin, and sequins behave. Think of it as your invisible styling support — holding you in, smoothing you out, and lifting you up (literally and figuratively).
Whether it’s a strapless dress, cut-out number, or power suit moment, Nancy Ganz is the under-the-radar hero your wardrobe has been waiting for. Because feeling good underneath it all? That’s the real glow-up.
4. Find your signature summer sipThe dirty martini girl era was cute, but this season’s about finding your thing. A chilli marg? A spritz with a twist? A crisp glass of pét-nat? Whatever your vibe, make it your personality for the next three months.
5. Curate your gifting drawerWe all have that one friend who always shows up with the perfect gift — be that person. Stock your cupboard with candles, coffee table books, and small luxuries so you’re never scrambling the day before Secret Santa.
6. Summer cleanseWe’re talking about your space, not your diet. Strip it back, light some incense, swap your winter sheets, and give your wardrobe a little refresh. Summer you deserves better energy (and better lighting).
7. Build your party playlistEvery great night needs a soundtrack. Mix a little nostalgia (hello, early 2000s bangers) with your current faves and one chaotic wildcard track that everyone loves to hate.
8. The morning after kitHydralyte, concealer, bacon and egg roll. Repeat. Bonus points for sunglasses big enough to hide the sins of the night before.
Ready to own party season?From the group chat to the afterparty, preparation is the real secret weapon. With your wardrobe sorted, your Nancy Ganz essentials locked in, and your playlist ready to go — all that’s left to do is show up and shine.
