Party the year away
Online Fashion Editor Rosanna Sopp brings you the ultimate guide to choosing a festive dress for Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2011
Bring in 2012 in style with our guide to the best fancy frocks to fit your figure. Don’t forget to team with sophisticated heels and some season must-have bling and you’ll be guaranteed a kiss before midnight even strikes…
Don’t forget to team with sophisticated heels and some season must-have bling and you’ll be guaranteed a kiss before midnight even strikes…
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Mary Janes, £19.99, New Look, Wedges, £10.00, New Look, Clutch, £25, River Island These shoes can be added to any of the outfits; nude heels instantly make your legs look longer, and black T-bars with a chunky heel are a modern and extremely fashionable twist on the traditional black heel. A black clutch is the icing on the cake for a perfect party outfit. -
Katie Mcraith, 19, Warrington, 2nd year English Literature and FrenchDress: £25 Dorothy Perkins, Necklace: £14 Topshop, Shoes: £25, DP If you have height on your side, it’s hard to find dresses that are long enough. This red number is the perfect length - it’s not so short it looks like it shrunk in the wash, but it still shows off your enviable pins. Tall girls might not want to wear stilettos, so these are a vintage-looking alternative. -
Emma Balter, 20, Paris, 3rd Year English LiteratureDress: £46.00 Topshop, Necklace: £6.99 New Look If you’re petite, it’s important to find a party dress that doesn’t drown you. The bright colour makes you stand out without being overwhelming. Steer clear of fussy detailing - a small amount of drapery is just enough. A long pendant, such as this one, gives the illusion of an elongated frame. -
Katie Robertson, 21, Worcester, 3rd Year HistoryDress: £70 River Island, Ring: £7.50 Topshop For those wanting to gain a few cup sizes without going under the knife, look no further. This River Island dress has fussy, feathered detailing on the bust, giving the illusion of a larger chest- such dresses are perfect for ladies wanting to enhance their bust. A chunky ring is all that’s needed to complete the look. -
Leah Wilson, 19, Manchester, 2nd Year Biomedical SciencesDress: £46 Topshop, Tights: £10 River Island, Rings: £12.50, Earrings: £10.00 both Topshop For curvy girls, skater dresses are the way forward. They nip you in at the waist and skirt flatteringly over your hips. The black is endlessly flattering, and the sequins make you twinkle like the star on top of your Christmas tree. With suspender tights your legs look sky-high. -
Rosanna Sopp, 20, Buckinghamshire, 3rd Year Classical StudiesDress: £39.99 New Look, Bangles: £15 River Island This dress has a low waistband to allow for the most buxom bosom and the neckline is extremely flattering. For those with bigger busts, dresses with a nipped-in waist are a must - they minimise your waist, instead of something baggy which hangs off your chest and drowns your curves. -
Katie Robertson, 21, Worcester, 3rd Year HistoryDress: £20 New Look, Bracelet: £12.50, Necklace: £12.50, both DP. Dresses with a full, puffball or tulip skirt are perfect for creating curves - they show off your naturally small waist, whilst giving the illusion of curvier hips. This little number is particularly festive; the sparkled waistband adds a glamorous touch. -
Chevonne Bryan, 20, Lincolnshire, 3rd Year PhysiologyDress: £65 Miss Selfridge, Bangle: £4.50, and Earrings: £4.99, both New Look. This dress is perfect if you don’t feel confident enough to bare your pins. It skims past your knees, and when teemed with heels, shows off the slimmest part of your leg. Looking for something longer? Both Miss Selfridge and New Look do super-flattering metallic maxi dresses.
