Your most stylish Christmas ever
Christmas is a time for over-indulgence, but when it comes to fashion we find the 'less is more' approach works every time. There really is no need to go overboard with the sparkle and glitz. Alyson Walsh shows you how...
The party frock
Much as we loved Keira Knightly's Atonement wardrobe, wafting around the local pub in a floor-length dress on Christmas Eve may not be such a romantic idea.
Better then to go for this season's hugely popular 'black on black' trend. This gorgeous sequin dress has serious 'wow' factor. Add it to your Christmas wish list now!
Sequin dress, £125, Fornarina at House of Fraser - www.houseoffraser.co.uk
The tuxedo
Thank you Yves Saint Laurent for giving womankind 'Le Smoking'. The oh-so-stylish tuxedo is the only way to do dressed up, without a dress. We think it looks best with vertiginous heels, a slinky camisole and a whole lot of Helmut Newton attitude.
Velvet tuxedo jacket, £49.50 and matching trousers, £49.50 both Per Una - www.marksandspencer.com
The oversized clutch
As seen at the catwalk shows of Prada and Louis Vuitton, the over-sized clutch is the bag du jour (or should that be ce soir?), and one of Elle magazine's 10 key pieces for autumn.
Big enough to stash an entire make-up bag, and more glamorous than it's super-sized leather predecessor, this hands-free arm candy will add sparkle to any outfit.
Leather oversized clutch bag, £199, LK Bennett - www.lkbennett.com
The metallic shoes
To paraphrase the words of young Alex Turner: 'Put on your dancing shoes and glad rags chuck, it's time to party.'
And if you don't know what you're looking for, nothing says 'party' quite like a pair of metallic gold heels. Enough said.
Metallic leather 'Coiny' shoe, £120, Faith - www.faith.co.uk
Biker boots
Don't believe the hype. Okay, so Carrie is wearing shoeboots, or 'shoots' as they're known in fashion circles, with knee socks on the set of the new Sex and the City film but that doesn't mean we have to.
The shoots and socks combo may look fab on SJP but back in the real world, it can look a little bit 'panto at The Palladium'. We prefer to go for biker chic instead. These foot-stomping boots from Gap, look fab with a sweater dress and black opaque tights.
Leather boots, £65, Gap (0800 427 789)
The cashmere sweater
Cashmere is the ultimate Christmas luxury and we're developing an unhealthy obsession with the latest range at Uniqlo. The hip Japanese label proves that quality doesn't have to cost the earth.
Their super-fine knitwear is cosy and affordable.
Turtleneck sweater, £49.99, Uniqlo - www.uniqlo.co.uk
The faux fur jacket
In an homage to Anita Pallenberg, circa 1968, we'd like to nominate this cute faux fur jacket as the perfect winter cover-up.
For a smidgen of hippy chic, team it with jeans and heels, or slip on over a LBD for full-on party glamour.
Faux fur jacket, £55, per Una - www.marksandspencer.com
The wide leg jeans
Where Kate Moss leads, we must follow. And though we've been finding it hard to ditch our skinny jeans (admit it, they still look good with boots), the lure of the wider leg shape has finally taken hold.
Wear with a slim-fitting cashmere sweater or a sexy, pussy-bow blouse, for a thoroughly modern look.
Waisted flared jeans, £45, Gap (0800 427 789)
The party top
Now we're not suggesting you get done up like Liz Hurley on a lunch date, but we do think the sparkly top and jeans combo is an easy way to survive the festive season without getting trussed up like a turkey.
Metallics are a nifty way to dress up denim, or try sumptuous velvet for a touch of understated style.
Metallic jacket, £59.99, silk frill top, £39.99 and necklace, £19.99 all River Island - www.riverisland.com
The essential hat
We're not talking the paper variety that drops out of a Christmas cracker, we are talking this season's number one accessory, the beret, and preferably one with sequins on.
This multi-tasking accessory adds party attitude to any outfit and keeps your head warm; perfect for cold winter days and hot winter nights.
Beret, £15, Star by Julien McDonald at Debenhams - www.debenhams.com
































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