I may be in complete denial, but there's only a few weeks left until we officially hit party season. With many offices actually having their annual celebrations at the end of November, it's about time we started to get our glad-rags on and hunt out those glitter eyeliners once again! Christmas parties are the best thing ever, even if purely for the opportunity to get all dressed up and enjoy a glass or three of something sparkling, and this year I've got a few sassy dresses I know will suit every purpose and keep me feeling fabulous well into the new year. Including this one...

THE MELANIE DRESSOne of those brands that's an absolute go-to for when you need an elegant party outfit (half my wedding party turned up in ChiChi!) this Christmas season ChiChi London are set to make a real statement and have the pleasure of dressing a fair number of us in beautiful frocks. Although their sizing is a bit all over the place, you can't fault their designs; every dress has been crafted to enhance our best bits, conceal our worst and make you feel like a princess. Unlike many of the ChiChi dresses already hanging in my wardrobe, the 'Melanie' is free from the elements you'd usually associate with them; no lace, no toulle and no foof. Instead the classic and elegant shape flatters my curvy shape and covers my ample bosom with ease, skimming over my hips to leave a silouette that gives me confidence.
I love the pleats and the navy shade, as well as the satin-eque material that keeps it ...