Vogue: Why go trad when you can dazzle in rad?

Christmas party fashion and evening wear is all about dresses, showing some leg and shoulder pads.

This is the view of Emma Elwick over at British Vogue, whose festive fashion motto is: "Why go trad when you can dazzle in rad?"

She looked to the catwalk and designer clothing for her inspiration and noted the large pearls, ribbons, bows and puffed-out skirts in the Marc Jacobs collection for Louis Vuitton.

Jumpsuits, lace and bows made an appearance on Stella McCartney’s runway and other designers have showcased minidresses and crystal-embellished glamour.

However, it was Versace that got her vote on the designer dresses front for the most "irresistibly sexy" party pieces.

"It’s ’80s opulence but be sure to wear with messy dressy hair and confident insouciance," she adds, to rise above the doom and gloom of the recession with a smile on your face.

Over at the Sun, Laura Naylor explained that we are going to see a lot of metallic makeup this Christmas and Burberry, Mac and Gucci opted for gold at the fashion shows this season.

She recommended white gold with plenty of black mascara and dark eyes, adding dark skin tones often suit more coppery colours.

Please let us know at Secret Sales HQ what you plan on wearing to your office party this year.