From cocktails with friends to the office Christmas party - festive frivolity is just around the corner. So have fun with your outfits and embrace the opportunity to dial up the glamour with our guide to mastering the joyous art of party dressing.
Wondering how to tackle the office Christmas party dress code? Start by considering the venue. If it's a lowkey occasion, velvet jeans and a chic top is a failsafe look, with the added benefit of desk-to-dinner ease. For more lavish events, look to a little black dress - enduring and alluring, few styles are more deserving of the epithet 'investment piece'.
When it comes to more formal Christmas parties, indulge in opulence. Think ultra-feminine Christmas party dresses, cut from resplendent devoré or lustrous velvet. Head-turning fascinators, complemented by matching shoes and bags. And to top it off? A sumptuously soft faux fur coat draped insouciantly around the shoulders.
Hosting at home? Opt for effortlessly elegant dresses in seasonal shades, stretch fabrics and easy silhouettes. Styles that feel celebratory but are comfortable enough to wear while serving a sophisticated supper or sipping wine on the sofa. If dresses aren't your style, sequin ballerinas will lend just the right amount of sparkle to a festive jumper and jeans ensemble.
Whatever the size of the Christmas party celebration, one thing is certain: a dash of decadence will be required. So seize the chance to dress up in festive hues, rich fabrics and feminine silhouettes.