How to really dress up without feeling frumpy

Party dressing should be the fun part of the festive season – a chance to primp, preen, dress up and relax after all the hard work. But the quest for the perfect party outfit can become just as fraught as all the other year-end prep... and it’s often coupled with the panic of wanting to look glamorous without being weighed down with more glitz than your daughter’s matric-dance dress.

So where to start? First of all, focus on just one thing – a beautiful new dress, an embellished pair of party shoes, or some statement jewellery. It’s a much more modern approach – and