This week on BBC Radio Kent, LadyM it talking party frocks and Christmas jumpers. Radio Presenter Dominic King also suggested we sport hats in the studio this week. So LadyM will be looking a little bit Miss Marple in a black cloche hat – watch out for the studio webcam!
Party Frocks & Christmas Jumpers
So, we explore three key themes for party dress purchasing this season. Whatever your age these colour themes and styles can suit all; just work it in with your usual style and make sure you feel comfortable. Dress up, dress down and don’t forget to accessorise!
Textures – way to have sparkle without sequins
Don’t think just because it’s party season that you have to go for the sequinned dress you’ve always had your eye on.. often they end up rustling, being itchy when you get hot and they demand a dry clean. Shine in another way; with textures!
- Darling Lillie Dress £56.25 - Available at Hoopers, Tunbridge Wells
- Next Patterned Dress £65
- Reiss Mara Graphite Fit and Flare Dress, £179
LBD
The Little Black dress has found it’s way into the New Oxford Dictionary, it’s that popular. It can be the perfect go-to cocktail dress for the party season.
It doesn’t also have to be little! If you’re more comfortable with floor length or ankle length then that can look fabulous too. Make sure you have a touch of embellishment on the straps, collar or under the bust to add some depth to the dress.
- Little Mistress Black Embellished Neckline Chiffon Swing Dress £50
- Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Dahlia Drape Neck Dress £179
- M&S Drop a Dress Size Bead Embellished Dress with Secret Support £47.20
Body Con Control
Ladies, there are a lot of fabulous dresses out there with inbuilt stomach flatteners, thigh thinners, bum boosters – get out there and enjoy some Body Con Control. Marks and Spencers, Next, Reiss, so many high street favours have lovely dresses with in built control. So throw away those Bridget Jones granny pants and be super sexy this festive season; whatever your age!
Kate Middleton Style
The Duchess of Cambridge’s fashion sense has really taken over the style pages in recent years. Normally outfits for daywear; take some inspiration from Kate and wear her chic style at night to be sophisticated and stylish at your Christmas office party or festive drinks with friends. Structured pieces and lacy dresses are the way to Kate’s fashion heart, along with our favourite dress from one of the Duchess’ favourite designers, Issa.
- Darling Roberta Dress in Teal £55
- Reiss Roseanne Black Lace Layered Dress £179
- Issa Metallic Dragon Jacquard Shift Dress £798
Whilst we’re being a touch festive this week on BBC Radio Kent – we wanted to show our favourite Christmas jumper for men and for women. Personally, we think you can only get away with wearing these type of jumpers for one or two days over the festive period… Not the whole of December, but, each to their own!
- Mens Novelty Jumper by not for ponies £30
- Zalando Essentials Jumper £34