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Any moment now, the Christmas party invites will be starting to arrive. Whether itâ??s a work do or a Christmas Ball, you will want to choose the right dress. Itâ??s so much easier for men who can just put on a suit or a dinner jacket but not nearly as much fun. Christmas time means you can really go to town with your dress. For fabrics, think taffeta, chiffon and velvet. When it comes to the style, there are endless possibilities. Do you prefer long or short, slim line and elegant or a fuller more extravagant number? It probably depends on the type of event, although these days the choice between cocktail dress or a full length evening or ball gown is a little more blurred than it used to be. Black tie doesnâ??t have to mean long! This means you can choose the perfect dress to suit you, whatever your age and your figure, regardless of the occasion. Donâ??t forget to try your dress on with the right shoes, particularly with a long dress; this is really important as the height of the heel can make a real difference to how the dress looks on you. High heels always look lovely but if you are going to be dancing all night make sure you find a pair that are comfortable as well as looking great to go with your dress.

The little black dress is the classic party dress. Choose one with the right cut to suit you and accessorise correctly and it is a sure-fire way to look amazing! There is a wide variation of styles so this dress can suit every age and every figure. Itâ??s just a question of finding the right dress. This classic round necked dress, with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt, is the perfect little black dress. The length is flattering and easy to wear.

These days for a black tie event, a little black dress is often acceptable but many people prefer a long evening dress. Again black is always a good choice and very flattering but personally I prefer a splash of colour and it certainly helps if you want to make an impression. For Christmas time, red or green is always very seasonal and festive. I love this beautiful chiffon triple layer red dress. The silky chiffon fabric is perfect party wear. The dress has a flattering v-neck and fitted bodice with a flared skirt. The delicate beadwork detail to the thick straps adds something special. It even comes with a matching scarf. If you want to get noticed, this is the dress to wear!

If you want to go really formal, there is nothing like a classic ball gown. There is something of a fairytale feel about a ball gown that makes you feel really feminine and special. This sleeveless black ball gown is stunning. It has a boat neckline with an A-line skirt, but what really makes it stand out it the stunning white floral embroidery and beading. I just love these details, which make the dress stand out from all the other black dresses you are likely to see.