Winter wedding, festive lunch, candlelit dinner or swanky Christmas ball… whatever the invitation, dazzle until dawn in luxe fabrics, flirty feathers, joyful colour, ornate embellishment and spectacular sequins
TOP MARKS
If you’re not into full-on razzle-dazzle, opt for statement silks and satins. The beauty of this silky blouse is that you can wear it every which way – paired with your beloved jeans, tailored trousers or a swishy skirt. The classic corsage is enjoying an almighty comeback. Boldly embrace the trend with Jovonna London’s romantic oversized floral flourish.
Blouse, £74, s-l, Jovonna London.
Trousers (just seen), £98, 4-18, The White Company.
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COCKTAIL COLOURS
Quality Street brights are set to be the biggest new festive trend. Boden’s frivolous stripey (and sparkly) frock is the perfect recipe for the ultimate modern evening dress. Finish with party platforms and a glorious technicolour tailored coat for a showstopping finale.
Coat, £349, 6-18, Hobbs.
Dress, £140, 6-22;
sandals, £130, 3-9, both Boden
VINTAGE GLAMOUR
’Tis the season to go bold and beautiful, like an old-school Hollywood movie star. Swap sparkly sequins for metallic jacquards, which feel equal parts edgy and elegant. Decorative floral tapestries and brocade patterns have couture-like qualities, deserving of a starring role in any wardrobe.
Blouse, £250, 6-16, ME+EM. Skirt, £229, 6-20, L.K.Bennett. Shoes, £85, 3-8, Dune London
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FULL SET
For an extra-special occasion, such as a winter wedding, look to a red-carpet-worthy co-ord to solve your ‘what to wear’ dilemmas. This stunning Kate Spade set puts a playful twist on formal attire. A higher neck and matching jacket will take a sparkly minidress into elegant territory. Keep your heels strappy and go tonal with your bag.
Jacket; dress, £425 each, both 2-16, Kate Spade.
Earrings, £89, L.K.Bennett.
Bag, £35, Next
MAXI MAGIC
Forget the Little Black Dress, a dreamy cream floor-length gown simply radiates elegance. This H&M beaded beauty is the ultimate – and a fairy-tale frock this opulent needs little accessorising. Slip it on and be a goddess for the night. Just make sure you’re home before the clock strikes midnight!
Dress, £229.99, s-l, H&M.
Earrings, £89, L.K.Bennett.
Shoes, £269, 3-9, Pretty Ballerinas
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CORD CLUB
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