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    Festive nights out: Party-ready pieces you’ll love

    It might not feel like party season is on the approach but we can guarantee it will creep up on us and before we know it we'll all be in full swing. To avoid any unnecessary drama, and so there's one less thing to think about at such a busy time of the year, we're getting our party prep in early, and that means outfit planning.

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    Published 2 September 2015 In Features

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    Christmas is coming! Get ready for the party season with our festive shopping guide.

    It might not feel like party season is on the approach but we can guarantee it will creep up on us and before we know it we'll all be in full swing. To avoid any unnecessary drama, and so there's one less thing to think about at such a busy time of the year, we're getting our party prep in early, and that means outfit planning.

    Work Christmas parties, festive drinks, the eagerly anticipated New Year's Eve; there are all manner of celebrations to take into consideration, so this year we're setting ourselves up with three dresses and the perfect jewellery pairing for each one so that we're set for anything.

    When it's some ladylike styling thats called for, we'll be turning to an elegant midi dress in burgundy floral lace and picking out the colour in our ring thanks to Swarovski's exquisite Dot Ring.

    Or put a spin on the classic Little Black Dress by boosting the effect with Swarovski's Fit Pierced Earrings. An innovative design that sees a triangle of Silver Shade Crystal Mesh suspended from the ear, the earrings will add sophisticated sparkle.

    Scroll through to shop our key party looks...

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    The Lace Dress
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    A contemporary take on a ladylike design, this dress features tie-side lacing for a just a peek of bare skin.

    Red crystal in Swarovski's Dot Ring

    The Ring
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    A perfect colour match for The Lace Dress, the red crystal set in Swarovski's Dot Ring is complemented by clear crystal pavé for extra sparkle.

    LBD Reiss dress

    The LBD
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    Putting an on-trend spinon the LBD by raising the neckline, this dress will help to create a flawless silhouette.

    Swarovski's Fit Earrings

    The Earrings
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    Swarovski's Fit Earrings will complement a high neckline perfectly.

    Oasis Dress day-night

    The Shift Dress
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    Effortlessly stylish, this shift dress is a great day-to-night option.

    Zara festive coat

    The Coat
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    Complete each party look with this super-sleek coat.

    Dune black lace-up shes

    The Shoes
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    Classic black but with ultra-glamorous lace-up detailing, these heels will work in every party scenario.

    Whistles clutch bag

    The Clutch Bag
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    This clutch is just the right size to fit all of your party essentials.

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    The Ballet Flats
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    A pair of ballet flats is always good to have on hand for partied-out feet.

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