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…

Make your Christmas merry and bright with luxe knits, rich velvets and festive bow details

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

A FEW CONSIDERED ADDITIONS TO YOUR CHRISTMAS WISH LIST WILL SEE YOU THROUGH THE DAYS BEYOND

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

There is something undeniably enchanting about this 16th-century farmhouse in Dorset, especially during the festive period. The open fire in the sitting room roars, the soft glow of candlelight fills