1/ Make sure you have the correct underwear, this will instantly make any outfit look great and smooth out any lumps or bumps! Shapewear is a must, even buy it, before buying your perfect dress. Remember the bust is back as curves return to the catwalk, its time to make the most of your natural assets!   

2/Check the dress code of the event, find out what friends and colleagues will be wearing-you don’t want to be the only one in jeans, or worse still fancy dress when they are in glamorous dresses!!

3/ Don’t just think a black dress-the new black is navy, cobalt and teal. Blue is totally having a red carpet moment and works in so many ways and fabrics.

4/ Think luxury fabrics-lace is such an on trend fabric and perfect for parties. It is both deeply feminine and slightly femme fatale! Follow the gothic trend and mix lace and velvet together.

5/ Hemlines this Christmas can be either short or long. The maxi dress trend, continues and offers a great alternative for those of you not so confident about your legs.

6/ Slim cigarette pants, or black skinny jeans teamed with a sequin top are perfect for hosting a pre Christmas drinks party.

7/ Killer heels are a must for any party outfit, as instantly you will exude glamour!

8/ Choose your accessories wisely-remember the old adage less is more. Think chandelier earrings plus a cocktail ring or a bold statement necklace but not all three together.

9/Manicured nails a must for any party goer, either “vampy” red or follow the new trend of grey nails which looks great with all the blues.

10/ Wrap yourself up with a fake fur jacket, or stole and you are ready to party

Happy partying

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