What to wear to a Christmas party comes down to which party it is, since the office do, the big night out and the family gathering each ask for something different. For the office, keep it smart-casual and polished, like a tailored co-ord or a block-colour dress you would happily be photographed in next to your boss. For a night out, go all in on sparkle with a sequin or metallic mini and statement heels. And for a family Christmas, a festive midi you can sit and eat in for hours is the one. The Christmas party outfits edit has options for all three, so read the setting, dress to it, and layer up for the cold either way.

An office Christmas party outfit should be smart-casual and festive without being too much, so a tailored co-ord or a block-colour dress is the safe, chic bet. Tailored co-ords are having a real moment this year and read polished and put-together, which is exactly what you want in front of colleagues (who you will still be emailing in January). Keep the sparkle subtle, since a full sequin moment can feel like a lot at a work do, and read the room on formality by checking the invite or quietly asking what everyone else is wearing. A Christmas party outfit in a rich block colour, styled with heeled boots and simple gold jewellery, hits the brief every single time.

For a big Christmas night out, this is your moment to go full sparkle. A sequin or metallic mini dress is the default UK Christmas party choice for a reason, since it catches every fairy light and photographs beautifully in a dim bar. Pair it with statement heels and a bold lip, and let the dress be the entire outfit. Just check the venue's dress code first, since plenty of bars and clubs have one, and browse the sequin dresses edit for the shiniest of the lot, all in sizes 4 to 24. A good sequin christmas party dress earns its keep across years of New Year's Eves to come, and a formal dress in satin or velvet is the move if the night leans dressier.