Christmas is just around the corner, and even though Christmas parties may be off the agenda for many thanks once again to Covid-19, it doesn't mean you can't get into the festive spirit with some winter style.
This year you’re spoilt for choice in the fashion department, with cute cocktail dresses, chic separates and fab accessories to suit everyone’s style.
These are the seven key trends everyone needs to know about this festive season…
1. Babydoll dresses
New Look Anne-Marie Loves My Hero Ultimate Party Petite White Mini Dress; Walk Tall Gold Block Heel Sandals
With puff sleeves and a short, voluminous skirt, babydoll dresses in pastel and candy colours are the prettiest way to do party dressing. Add 70s style platform heels and statement earrings and you’re ready to go.
2. Statement blouses
Very Michelle Keegan Satin High Neck Blouse Pink
The ‘going out top’ is still going strong, with high-necked blouses in jewel tones the ideal match for jeans or wide-leg trousers.
M&Co Green Sparkle Blouse (available in December)
3. Sequin trousers
Hope Fashion The Sequin Top Black; The Sequin Trouser Black
Prefer tailoring to party frocks? Add some glitz with a pair of sequinned trousers teamed with a simple black top or coordinating tee.
DeFacto Fitted Crew Neck Athletic High Neck Tank Top Black; Relax Fit Embroidered Wide Leg Trousers Black
4. Long-sleeved dresses
Star by Julien Macdonald Purple Sequin Dress, Freemans
Go all-out with a sequin-covered long-sleeved dress in a brilliantly bright hue. A frock like this needs little by way of accessories, just strappy heels and a clutch.
Monsoon Sasha Sequin Shift Dress Pink
5. Fluffy bags
River Island Pink Feather Shoulder Bag
A faux fur or feather-covered bag in a contrasting colour is the perfect way to add a little pizzazz to an all-black outfit.
6. Pearl earrings
Oliver Bonas Perla Double Pearl Drop Gold Plated Drop Earrings
Pearls have made a major comeback in recent years, but we’re not talking demure studs. This season’s statement pairs are bold and beautiful.
7. Carrie Bradshaw heels
Dune London Breanna Heels; Brooker Blue Top Handle Mini Bag
Step out in style with a pair of diamante-encrusted shoes inspired by Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic heels in the Sex And The City movie. These classic courts were a major trend on the autumn/winter catwalks and now we’re seeing them on the high street in everything from royal blue to hot pink.
