Life and soul of the dance floor or already planning your French exit? Find the perfect outfit to match your party personality this season, whether that means playing it safe or going where the mood takes you…

Hannah Betts says a glammed-up version of yourself is best for Yule

With a square toe and dusky pink satin, a classic ballet slipper adds a feminine touch to your party style. First position, please. Skirt, £59, River Island (riverisland.com); shoes, £40, M&S (marksan

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TESS was the mother of three grown-up sons. So she had imagined a wedding in the family, and pictured herself there, many times. She had seen herself in a floaty chiffon dress, possibly in mint green,

You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco