Christmas party dresses for tight budgets

All that glitters

This metallic Grecian dress ticks all the festive-fashion boxes. Team with some killer gold heels and black tights to complete the look...

Grecian dress, £18, 8-24,

George at Asda 

Covered-up glam

Worried about exposing your arms this party season?  In gorgeous silk, this clever pink dress has knitted arms and detailing, ideal for masking your upper arms without having to resort to a cardigan...

Knitted silk dress, £39.20, 8-20

Kaliko at John Lewis

Glitter bomb

You will definitely turn heads in this strapless glitter dress. Its tulip shape is ideal for you hourglass ladies!

Tulip sequin dress, £29.99, 8-14 (also available in black)

missguided.co.uk 

Statement colours

Make a statement at your office party with this bold, block colour dress. In a flattering tulip shape, add a big sparkly necklace to bring a bit of glitz to the outfit...

Block bandeau dress, £39, 6-16

Coast

Pretty in pink

This pink jacquard dress is perfect for the party season. It\'s pretty pattern and cute bow create a feminine look...

Pink jacquard dress, £45, 6-22 (and Tall 8-18)

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Electric ruffles

Stand out from the crowd in this gorgeous electric blue dress. Tiered ruffles hide a multitude of sins, especially if you have been over indulging on the odd canape or two...

Tiered ruffle dress, £18, 8-20

Matalan 

Floral delight

If dark and sparkly isn\'t your thing - then this floral dress will bring a breath of spring into any winter party. Perfect for Christmas day or an office lunch - team with some purple tights, heels and costume jewellery to add a festive feel...

Chia dress, £49.95, S-L (also available in black)

Uttam

Festive fringing

Fringing is a big hit this season and this dress is a perfect style statement for any Christmas party...

Fringe dress, £35, 8-14 (also available in black)

Vero Moda at Oli.co.uk 

Christmas ribbons

This beautiful ribbon dress is ideal for dancing the night away in style...

Square ribbon dress, £20, S-L

boohoo.co.uk

Essential LBD

Why not multi-task and get your party frock while you stock up on your brussel sprouts? This gorgeous silk, tulip LBD is not only stylish and flattering, but a snip at £35 from Tesco....

Silk tulip dress, £35, 8-22 (also available in green)

F&F Collection at Tesco

Tell me about it stud

Studs are a key trend for winter and this classy grey dress combines the essential structured shoulder with great stud detailing...

Lakisha dress, £27.99, 8-14 (also available in black)

missguided.co.uk

Fashion must-have

The one-shoulder dress has made a big come-back this season and this blue dress is bang on trend...

One shoulder dress, £32,  6-20 (also available in yellow and black)

Very.co.uk

Maximum glamour

If you need full Hollywood glamour for a formal Christmas do, you can\'t go wrong with this black maxi dress with jewel detailing...

Strapless maxi dress, £35, 8-14

oli.co.uk

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