From left: Kylie Jenner attends the Balmain x H&M Collection launch event; a model wears the Evans black contrast trim jacket, Collection star print blouse, and black satin wide leg trousers and black standard fit velvet platform heels, all from evans. co

Rutter, fashion expert at Navabi.

“This means it’s easy to find trend-led velvet items that won’t cling, if that’s something you’re worried about. There are amazing jackets, trousers and dresses all made out of heavier velvets, as well as figure-skimming styles with ruching that make you feel amazing.”

– Scarlett & Jo Joanna Velvet Maxi Dress, £75 (www.scarlettandjo.com)

– Studio 8 Eva Dress, £130 (Kaleidoscope.co.uk)

– New Look Curves Dark Green Velvet Wrap Dress, £27.99 (www.newlook.com)

SPARKLE AND SHINE

“Every girl loves to sparkle at Christmas, so we have a few options at Scarlett & Jo, from the more subtle lurex tunics to our top-selling pleated gold foil dress,” says founder Gifi Fields. “It comes with a waist tie, which is a great add-on to cinch in and minimise. ”

“Sequins are also a fun and beautiful way to mark the festive season with your wardrobe,” agrees Rutter.

– Scarlett & Jo Gold Wrap Pleated Maxi Dress, £150 (www.scarlettandjo. com)

– Weise Sequin Taffeta Dress, £103, Navabi (www.navabi.co.uk)

– ASOS Curve Mermaid Embellished Shift Dress, £51 (www.asos.com)

– Manon Baptiste Reversible Sequin Bomber Jacket, £218, Navabi (www. navabi.co.uk)

TAILOR MAID

“Well-cut tailored pieces can really make the most of your shape,” Rutter advises. “There’s a lot of ‘style advice’ that dictates certain shapes and designs of tailoring should be avoided if you’re bigger, but it’s much more fun to use your instinct to figure out what makes you look and feel amazing.

“A super structured blazer could be exactly what you need over your party dress, or leg-lengthening cigarette trousers.”

– Evans Black Contrast Trim Jacket, £36; Collection Black And White Star Print Blouse, £38; Collection Black Satin Wide Leg Trousers, £36; Black Standard Fit Velvet Platform Heels, £35 (www. evans.co.uk)

– Studio 8 Brooke Sequin Jacket, £97.50, John Lewis (www.johnlewis. com)

STRAPPY GO LUCKY

Think all those slip dresses and strappy tops aren’t compatible with a fuller figure? Think again.

“There’s a huge trend right now for layering slip dresses with tops underneath, this is a great way to wear the trend, whatever your body shape, and not compromise on comfort,” says Fields.

– New Look Curves Burgundy Velvet Skater Dress, £12.50 (www.newlook. com)

– Evans Black Velvet Lace Camisole Top, £17 (www.evans.co.uk)