Turn up the glamour

How to feel fabulous this festive season? Showstopping party outfits that fit and flatter in all the right places. Here our four readers model dazzling looks for every invitation…

Readers model their party looks for all the season’s occasions

Rise & SHINE

(From left) Katie Owen,

40, from west London, is the founder of shoe company Sargasso & Grey. Don’t want to splash out on a whole new outfit? Give your classic black trousers a glam-over by teaming them with a glitzy top for the easy approach to eveningwear. Velvet trousers, £39.50, 6-22 , Marks & Spencer. Top, £164.99, s-l, Forever Unique. Pyramid earrings, £8, Accessorize. Clutch, £16, Next. Heels, £175, 3-8, Sargasso & Grey

Gold RUSH

Lynn Hart, 57, from Henleyon-thames, is the founder of Hart to Heart dating events. For low-key luxe, make a sequin jacket your party plus-one. Glam it up with metallics for the office do, and when the party’s over, dress it down with denim. Jacket, £89.95, s-l, Zara.

Vest top, £85, 6-18, LK Bennett.

Jeans, £29, 8-22, M&CO.

Earrings, £8, Collection at Debenhams. Necklace,

£25, Jon Richard. Bangle, £15, Principles at Debenhams. Cuff, £24, Notonthehighstreet.com.

Bag, £195, LK Bennett.

Shoes, £139, 3-8, Lisa Kay

Black MAGIC

(From far left) Sue Verran, 51, from Kent, is an IT clinical systems trainer for the NHS. Nothing says cocktail hour like a LBD. Sophisticated and elegant, this dress will work for every invitation. Up the ante for after dark by adding dazzling accessories. Velvet shift dress, £99, 12-26, Studio 8. Gold and silver earrings, £6.99, New Look. Gold bangles, £12 for a set, Principles at Debenhams. Metallic bag, £225, LK Bennett. Heels, £29.50, 3-8, Marks & Spencer

Maximum VOLUME

Sara Benwell, 30, from Suffolk, is a writer. Go for all-out glamour in this knockout party dress. With its figure-loving silhouette, shimmering fabric and fabulous flare, you’re guaranteed to make an entrance. Metallic dress, £195, 6-18, Coast. Necklace, £19.50, Marks & Spencer. Rings, £18 for a set, Accessorize. Heels, £29.99,

3-8, New Look

Asymmetric hems are bang on trend