Comfort & JOY

Whether you're heading out or staying in, make your festive style bold, fun and unforgettable

- HANNAH HUGHES

Steal the show

+ Step into the spotlight in a sequinned maxi that shimmers from every angle.

Dress, £349, sizes 6-22, Hobbs; shoes, £55.99, Zara; earrings, £87, anna-nina.nl; bracelet, £75, anni-lu.​com; girl's cape and hat, £115, and boy's velvet chain, £31, both merimeri.co.uk; dress, £24, sizes 1-7yrs, and pink wrapping paper, £9 for 3 rolls, both Next; girl's shoes, £17, and boy's shoes, £18, both M&S; boy's cardigan, £22.99, sizes 2-10yrs, H&M; trousers, £24, sizes 1-6yrs, andostores.com; foil striped wrapping £4 for 4m, John Lewis; ribbon, stylist's own paper

Arm candy

+ With its long, draped-back bow, this chocolate silk maxi dress feels the ultimate luxury. Elevate brown tones by pairing them with touches of gold, pink or burgundy.

+ Prefer to cover your arms? This lightweight beaded jacket features a zigzag hem that highlights the waist and gracefully skims over curves.

Jacket, £365, sizes 6-20, rixolondon.com; dress, £348, sizes 4-18, Reiss at John Lewis; earrings, £120, carrieelizabeth.co.uk; bag, £98, Whistles x Hai; garland, £159, balsamhill.co.uk; bows, as before

A fashionable feast

+ Vintage stripes, plush velvet and playful bows will transform your table into a true celebration of style.