Velvet was present in abundance on the fall runways everywhere from Antonio Berardi to Zac Posen, this flirty little number from Rare’s Opulence collection has a little bit of a Versus vibe about it, £95 Rarefashion.co.uk.

The trend for regal opulence took over with Alexander McQueen’s breathtaking fall collection, for your own take on the trend try out this lace embroidered dress by Karen Millen, £199 Karenmillen.com.

The revolution in hemlines can’t have escaped your notice, try out a longer length party dress for instant sophistication (think Dannii Minogue’s XFactor looks) this Oasis black one shoulder rose corsage is a fab choice £80 Oasis-stores.com.

This ASOS cowl drape back dress is a little bit Lanvin-esque plus it’s in next seasons must wear colour….orange, £40 at www.asos.com.

Think this French Connection design looks familiar? That’s probably because it is a dead-ringer for a Balmain dress, sequins are always a winner at Christmas, Samantha Sequins dress £180 at Frenchconnection.com.

Leather has been a big trend this season and can translate seamlessly into your party wardrobe, Topshop have this great 2 in 1 look think Christopher Kane leathers meets Celine minimalism £70 Topshop.co.uk.

Channel your inner flapper girl in this beautiful Oasis vintage style nude lace back fringed dress £150 from Oasis-stores.com.

Good old Topshop have come up with a fair few winners this festive season, I love this black chiffon fluffy banded waist dress, it conjures up images of a chic Giambattista Valli clad Olivia Palermo, £120 at Topshop.com.

Red dresses have been everywhere on the red carpets this season with outings by everyone from Cameron Diaz to Cheryl Cole, River Island have a showstopping one shoulder number, £59.99 Riverisland.com.

Victoria Beckham fans on a budget will fall in love with Oli’s Closet Peplum dress for a sophisticated party look, £40 at Oli.co.uk.