December is the time to put a bit of sparkle into your going-out gear and give glitter a moment under the mistletoe. This year, statement sleeves and flounces are everywhere, and nothing says winter glamour like a cosy layer of fake fur. We've put together the ultimate Christmas capsule wardrobe covers a lot of bases from sedate shindigs with the in-laws to accessories that will make a colourful statement at the office Christmas bash to some options for men in search of inspiration. Mix and match but the main thing is don't hold back - tis the season to sparkle and shine.
Clothes - dresses (and tops and coats) to impress
Sparkly high neck sequin dress, €170 from Topshop
Bright yellow Mango faux fur, £119.99 from Asos
Roll neck jumper, £34 from Topshop
Off-shoulder velvet top, £48 from www.finerylondon.com
Black sparkle top, €54 from M&S (online only)
Black "Grace" coat, €665 from Helen McAlinden's South William Street shop, Dublin
Bell sleeve crepe dress by Tibi, €375 from Brown Thomas
Red flounce coat by Peter O'Brien, €350 from Dunnes Stores
Red cashmere off the shoulder sweater, €280 by Laura Chambers
High-waisted blue jeans, €55 from River Island
Accessories - from big bold jewellery to clutch bags and sparkly tights
Long, black flower earrings, €12.95 from Zara
Shimmery fishnet tights, €12.95 from Zara
Floral applique clutch, €39 from Shaws
Sequinned earrings by Christopher Kane, €125 from www.farfetch.com
Red shoulder bag by Ganni, €39 from Menanys, Shaws, Debenhams and Pamela Scott
Green clutch, €98 from My Shining Armour
Shoes - stand out in sequinned heels or yellow stilettos
