Hottest looks for a cool Yule and beyond...

CHRISTMAS clothing is usually one section of wardrobes that manages to remain relatively immune to trends.

- BY EMMA JOHNSON

Sequins, sparkles and ruby reds come back year after year. But for 2025, there are a few festive trends worth a look if you fancy trying something different.

So, what should you be reaching for to wear to 2025 parties? Stylists and designers break down the most wearable - and genuinely chic - trends to invest in this winter.

SILKS AND SILVER

If last winter was all about sequins and sparkle, this year's shimmer is far more nuanced - the kind that reveals itself only when the light catches the fabric.

"This season feels wonderfully grownup - it's about subtle confidence rather than overt glamour," says designer Amanda Wakeley OBE. "We're seeing a move towards fluid tailoring... luxe textures, velvets, silks, liquid satins are having a real moment."

■ Phase Eight Jayla metallic knit dress, £129, right

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