Festive fashion

Shoulder padding, cinched waists, glistening trophy pieces and androgynous checks all feature in River Island’s Christmas range

Make no mistake – there’s a big nod to 80s power dressing happening this season – so get ready to embrace it as festive partying gets into full swing.

1. HERITAGE

Sleek and modern tailoring forms the basis of the Heritage look for a chic winter in the city feel. Quietly stylish, the sophisticated palette of camel, toffee, chocolate and hues of grey and slate encourage tonal dressing.

Outerwear makes a statement with long line leather trenches and cosy plush furs.

Gentle embellishment, bejewelled knitwear and liquid satin blouses add an air of luxury while button details add an elegant feel.

– Blue/grey check blazer, £70.

– Faux leather tapestry skirt, £40. – Black sequin stripe long sleeve top £55, black multicoloured sequin pencil skirt, £65 (on model).

2. MADE IN MONOCHROME

This look is curated around black and white, combining fantasy bouclé and bling to create a pretty party look.

Tailoring ups its game using contrasting linings, gold detailing and crested buttons. Trophy jackets and skirt suits in mono checks give an alternative to traditional party dressing with girly finishing touches in crystals and pearls.

– White baker boy hat £18, gold tone chunky hoop earrings £6, White boucle longline jacket £65, Black patent pointed block heel boots £50,Black check bag £32 (all on model).

3. 80S DISCO

Disco daze meets power tailoring to create this fun trend, offering power shoulders, asymmetric hem lines and sculpted silhouettes.

Sequins reign supreme with multi coloured sparkle, disco bling and top-to-toe bejewelled dressing. Fantasy fabrics create dramatic dresses, trophy skirts and cocktail blazers, while waists are cinched right in with statement belts. – Red disco jumpsuit, £65. – Multicoloured sequin dress, £150. – Pink Leopard print ruched bodycon dress £55, Black leather zebra print over knee boots £110, Black feather cross body pouch bag £22 (all on model).

4. 80S POWER

The ultimate in cocktail dressing, the 80s power trend oozes sultry sophistication. Tux dressing takes on a sexy approach with elegant tailored cocktail suits and statement trophy jackets, shoulders are exaggerated and juxtaposed against cinched waists to create a power silhouette.

Elements of 80s glamour shine through with crystal trims and jewelled buckles, whilst ruched ribbon detailing creates texture for partywear enhancing the trend’s decadent aesthetic.

Accessories push the trend to the limit with zebra thigh high boots, brocade belts and fluffy bags.

– Purple fluffy bag, £22.

– Cocktail blazer, £65.

– Black faux leather bandeaux dress, £55 (on model).