It's the season to be sociable. Life-and-soul dresses, velvet suits and the fanciest festive sweater we’ve ever seen; here’s the latest holiday 2017 outfit guide for fun party pieces to see you through – because life’s too short to be boring.
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Zig-a-zig-ah // The run-up to Christmas can be a feat of endurance for your liver and your wardrobe. With December's inevitable impromptu post-work drinks and team dinners, a top that says ‘I'm ready to party, but only when it’s deemed appropriate’ is key.
Gucci Pussy Bow Metallic Zigzag Wool Sweater
Jump around // While you can’t knock a good dress, a jumpsuit always lends a certain insouciance to evening affairs.
LEFT: Galvan Self-Tie Satin Jumpsuit, J.W.Anderson Pierce Leather and Velvet Cross-Body Bag
RIGHT: Osman One-Shoulder Sequinned Jumpsuit
Dressed to thrill // For an exquisite dress for that fancy bash or black-tie winter wedding, you’re spoilt for choice this season by Philosophy, Alexander McQueen and Merchant Archive, to name but a few.
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Velvet-Trim Floral-Lace Gown, Temperley London Heart Sequin-Embellished Gown
Show Coating // It may be party season, but it’s also cold season, and when you’re dressed in your finest glad rags, your tired old parka just won’t cut it. We say, it’s time for a trophy coat.
LEFT: Huishan Zhang Floral-Embellished Chiffon Midi Dress, Huishan Zhang Faux-Pearl Embellished Wide-Leg Pleated Lace Pants, Theory Turtleneck Jersey Top
RIGHT: Michael Lo Sordo Relaxed Trench Coat, Martine Rose Double-Cuff Silk-Satin Shirt, Proenza Schouler Crinkled Metallic Straight Leather Pants
Maticevski Serenity Twill Cape, MATICEVSKI Ethereal Embellished Top, Theory Pleated Wide-Leg Velvet Pants
Velvet Crush // Like gin and tonic or hangovers and bacon sandwiches, velvet and Christmas parties are destined for each other. This season, sumptuous shades of cobalt blue and glistening gold make festive dressing a total joy.
Dries Van Noten Dothan Puff-Sleeve Velvet Maxi Dress, Marco De Vincenzo Braided Velvet Sandals
Morv Bell-Sleeve Velvet Dress, Alexa Chung Bow Square-Toe Leather Pumps
The Ultimate Christmas Sweater // If the thought of wearing a novelty knit brings you out in hives, fear not. Fabulously festive, but also a year-round show stopper.
Mary Katrantzou Magpie Sequinned Sweatshirt
Match Points // The secret to navigating the social season with consummate ease? Co-ords.
ART SCHOOL Tailored Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Pinstriped Cotton Jacket, ART SCHOOL Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Straight Tweed Pants, MATICEVSKI Insecta Tutrtleneck Knitted Top, Isabel Marant Rilows Leather Ankle Boots
Rosetta Getty Asymmetric Ponte Jersey Top, Rosetta Getty Asymmetric Ponte Jersey Skirt, Gianvito Rossi Vamp 105 Velvet and Leather Heeled Ankle Boots
Tux Redux // Suiting remains a strong partywear favourite, for a festive update, it’s all about one material this season: velvet.
FRAMETailored-Fit Velvet Blazer, FRAME Le Velvet Cropped Flared Velvet Pants, Toga Cutout Crepe-Georgette Top