'Tis the season for cocktail attire: 8 pieces that exude festive glam
Maximalists have been patiently awaiting the festive season for 11 whole months, and now that it is finally here, there is absolutely zero time to waste.What the month lacks in temperature, it more than makes up for in decadence, and this year we're all about taking things to new, show stopping heights.No doubt you will have a cocktail party or two to attend, which means that you'll have something steeped in pizazz to help you stand out from the crowd.MORE: Designer gifts that every fashion editor wants for ChristmasBut what does the term 'cocktail attire' refer to exactly? Essentially it means an ensemble that is relatively formal, but not verging into full-on evening wear. Polished, but with a celebratory flair is a good vibe to aim for.The Christmas period lends itself perfectly to indulgent design features – think sequins, feathers, metallics and lustrous silks – and this year poses no exception.British mother-daughters label Harmur has put a luxurious, textural spin on the classic LBD with its high-necked plush velvet mini dress, whereas Self-Portrait is all about the ultra-flattering metallic ribbed-knit. If you're looking to amp up the drama, look no further than 16 Arlington and Taller Marmo for a feathery boost, or be sure to check out Rixo for a lustrous sequin hit.Hello! Fashion shares our favourite cocktail attire pieces to shop this season: Black high neck velvet mini dress, £435, Harmur SHOP NOW Saloni Camille crystal-bow velvet mini dress, £625, Matches Fashion SHOP NOW Self-Portrait green metallic midi dress, £370, MytheresaSHOP NOWREAD: The 7 finest silk shirts to wear all party seasonRELATED: 7 ultra-glam chainmail dresses to shop this party season Alessandra Rich Chelsea-collar silk-crepe de chine dress, £1,375, Matches Fashion SHOP NOW Magda Butrym floral appliqué minidress, £1,184, Mytheresa SHOP NOW Rixo Samantha sequined crepe mini dress, £295, Net-A-Porter SHOP NOW Taller Marmo Ubud one-shoulder feather-trimmed crepe gown, £1,600, Net-A-PorterSHOP NOW 16 Arlington Odessa cut-out feather-trimmed satin mini dress, £1,105, Net-A-PorterSHOP NOWLike this story? Sign up to our Hello! Fashion newsletter to get your weekly 'Fashion Fix' delivered straight to your inbox.HELLO!'s selection is editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items our editors love and approve of. HELLO! may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. To find out more visit our FAQ page.
