10 Fabulous Dresses to Get You Through the Party Season

This floral slip dress should feel appropriate for spring climes and Sunday picnics only – but the lush velvet finish elevates it to a Christmas party staple. It’s elegant, unusual (everyone you know will be wearing velvet, but not one that looks like this), and will pair as well with strappy sandals as with stompy boots. Beautiful.

‘Tis the season to wear spangles – and while this elegant midi number might not be cheap, it’s also an immensely mature way to strut your sequined stuff. The ombre detailing keeps it interesting, the neckline is dipped but not too dangerous for the office party, and there’s all kind of opportunity to stand at strange angles, exposing your knee.

We know that you feel as though you ought to be clad in green and red, but if you’re more of a standard shadowy dresser, you won’t be comfortable in the typical hues of the season. This Little Black Number has this season’s over-sized sleeves as a point of difference, and the lurking tulle hem lends a festive edge: but it’s still a generous shape and will keep your arms warm. Love it.

Poppy red, cap sleeve, body con. The ideal way to feel like a Bond girl, all while sporting an outfit you can wear on the tube in the morning, as well while dancing on a table at 2am. Plus, when you pop into buy it, you can nab a green juice and three chocolate croissants to heal your hangover with.

When is a dress not a dress? When it’s a co-ord! Great for women with smaller proportions, this burgundy lace concoction is fun, sexy and a little bit unusual – plus, the shapes call to mind Bianca’s prom dress in 10 Things I Hate About You, which, we can all agree, is the single ideal inspiration in all things.

If you’re looking to stand out from the sequined and shiny crowd this season, this is the dress to wear. The plunge neckline balances out the demure hem, and the gradient detailing makes this a frock you’ll want to sport again and again. You look like a slow sunrise. You look like bubbles rising in a glass of champagne. You look like Cinderella standing in a spotlight.

You know how you’ve always wanted to look like a rare lizard crossed with an oil slick? This strangely subtle rainbow frock is the answer to all your prayers.

Be your own Christmas carol in this perfect Silent Night silhouette. The flippy skirt will make a dance floor twirl a breeze while the high neckline keeps your look demure and delightful. Go gold on your lids and red on your lips and get ready for nights out to remember.

We can’t tell you why Reiss name all their dresses after women, but we can tell you that if you wear the Jesse to your festive occasions this December, you’ll be celebrating in style. Jesse knows that while rooftop cocktails are delightful, an Uber kebab is the best way to round out the night. Jesse will encourage you to flirt with office babe. Jesse will have napkins in her purse, and tell you if you have lipstick on your teeth. Jesse is great. We love Jesse.

The Bardot neckline paired with the full skirt makes this the ideal purchase to individualise with accessories and take straight to the dance floor. Red shoes, red lips, gold jewellery and some highlighter on your collarbones and you are ready to go.