’Tis the season to be glam, says our festive fashion expert Pip Mills
Niki dress, £219
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A great wardrobe staple for a business event or smart party. With the lace detailing, it’s pretty and feminine but the length and colour make it appropriate for work. Forget the LBD, this one is navy and great for blondes or those with fair skin for whom black can be harsh
- Whistles, East Sheen, Richmond and Clapham; whistles.com
By Iris jacket, £295
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Throw on this velvet black jacket to finish off your outfit.
- Iris, Barnes, Clapham and Wimbledon; irisfashion.co.uk
Senso red velvet heel, £145
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- Iris, Barnes, Clapham and Wimbledon; irisfashion.co.uk
Iris black velvet jumpsuit, £275
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- Iris, Barnes, Clapham and Wimbledon; irisfashion.co.uk
Auree Jewellery red and gold earrings, £50
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A great website for high-quality gifts and handmade original homewares is handpickedbykate.com. I love their loungewear and make-up bags
- available at handpickedbykate.com
Osman Anett one shoulder dress, £685
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- Matches Wimbledon, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges or osmanlondon.com
Des Petits Hauts red belt, £49
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- Feather & Stitch, Richmond; featherandstitch.com
Perseverance red lace blouse, £213
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- Iris, Barnes, Clapham and Wimbledon; irisfashion.co.uk
Perseverance gold bow blouse £288; Iris, as above
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These pretty evening blouses are great with smart black jeans, leather trousers or the black crackle suede leggings below.
- Iris, Barnes, Clapham and Wimbledon; irisfashion.co.uk
Dante6 Dolmann crackle suede leggings, £499
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- Feather & Stitch, Richmond; featherandstitch.com
Needle and Thread Climbing Blossom maxi dress, £425
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If you are attending a ball or a posh party, Needle and Thread offer a great selection of dresses with intricate detailing.
- Harrods, Liberty, Selfridges, ASOS and needleandthread.com
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