Christmas party dresses

It's the party season, so stand out from the crowd this Christmas in one of these decadent party dresses. Choose from sequins, satin or silk for a truly elegant evening look.

Purple dresses
Deep, lavish purple shows you mean business. Make a classic satin shape so now with origami folds and soft, fluttering feathers, or show off your figure with a hip-skimming shift. A bubble-style hem will give that fashion edge.

Gold dress
You don't have to go designer to shine out from the crowd. Glistening gold sequins give red carpet glamour in an instant. You can dare to bare a plunging neckline if you balance out your skirt length; just on the knee keeps it looking sophisticated.

Red floor-length dress
Nothing makes an entrance like show-stopping scarlet, especially in swathes of softly flowing chiffon. What could be more elegant? Satin heels and chandelier earrings are all you need to make this look work.

Blue and green dresses
Revisit that bygone era with a touch of vintage glamour in sheeny emerald satin. Choose soft folds and gathers, highlighted with the prettiest of roses, or drape yourself in seductive silk crepe and sweep the floor with everyone.

Black dress and tux
Steal the show with black ruffles and an extravagantly layered skirt. Bare shoulders and minimal jewellery keep this glamorous. More of a trousers girl? Then choose a stylish tux… a gleaming white shirt works wonders for your skin tone and, neatly tucked in, will streamline the figure.

Beaded dress
It's the glossy details that make all the difference. Polished pleats and twinkling beads give this straight shift extra oomph and, cut to the knee, it's a dress for every figure.

Orange and bronze dresses
Gold, copper and bronze are such sought-after colours this season and give sexily draped fabrics a touch of elegance. A high waisted belt gives a 40s spin, while floor-sweeping silk-jersey is so sexy. Mix in touches of black to keep this modern.

Grey dress and silver top
Give classic shapes statement details with bold collars and ultra-puffed sleeves. Luxe shimmering silver teamed with either a flash of sequins or your favourite slimfit black trousers creates the perfect balance. In this smooth, structured silk dress you couldn't get closer to couture. Gorgeously cut, it will make the grandest entrance.

See how our fashion team put these looks together to suit your body shape

For more classic party fashion, try a little black dress

Get the right look for your Christmas party this year

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