If ever there were a time to turn up the volume on your eveningwear, Christmas is it. Channel fashion's favourite royal in Stella McCartney's fluid halterneck, or get glowing with Peter Pilotto's silk-blend gown.
Ahh, the Little Black Dress, an item so influential it has its own acronym. Opt for elevated versions of the classic with crystal-scattered styles from Christopher Kane and Self-Portrait, and Magda Butrym's dramatic boa-embellished mini.
A dress doesn't need to be doused in sequins to qualify as festive. Opt instead for romantic botanics at Erdem, or Rixo's splashy polka-dot design if the sight of more sparkle has you seeing stars.
The pre-Spring 19 collections saw a move towards modesty, with many labels presenting elegant, swishing designs. Echo the runways with vintage-inspired silhouettes spun from silk, lace and tulle.