It’s that time of year again…office Christmas parties, celebrations with friends and family. And an ever-expanding Christmas shopping list. Just how do you make sure you look not and not break the budget?
There are some fabulous ladies dresses on the high street market this season for which the inspiration clearly hails back to this season’s hottest catwalk looks. If you’re yet to find your perfect party piece then now’s the time to shop, with major department stores such as House of Fraser (you can check out their ladies dresses online before braving the pre Christmas high street) offering many a competitive discount as part of the commercial mayhem running up to December 25th.
Women’s dresses are taking their style inspiration from any number of different eras and trends of years gone by, but one thing is clear: fabrics are modern and finishes are slick.
Take the sequined dress, for instance – a major look for the season. The most desirable versions come in a cute, 60s inspired, baby-doll style with a sweet but sexy scooped neckline and shapeless clean lines. But the look is made modern with a demure sequin pinstripe or a delicate sequin pattern. The sequins themselves are slightly matte in finish and come in sophisticated colours like gun metal grey and soft, dusky mauve. Thereby giving this retro-inspired style a thoroughly modern makeover.
Ladies dresses have also taken a step back from last year’s ubiquitous body-con look – great news for those of us who prefer to spend more time enjoying the fine wining and dining of the season and less time down at the gym. Floaty fabrics and soft waistlines are all back in vogue allowing us to breathe a deep sigh of relief and indulge in a second mince pie.
But the biggest party trend of the season this year, has to be the little red dress. Taking over from its traditional black counterpart, this hotter, feistier version is proving a best seller. Don’t fall into the usual trap of accessorising red with red, or worse: with black. Instead stick to neutral nudes or shades of bronze and dark gold for your party bag and shoes.
And if you’re still seeking further style inspiration, there are a range of high street bargains to be bagged thanks to the thorough recommendations of glamour magazine, providing you with sleek and stylish, on-trend solutions to suit all manner of festive occasions.
