Whether it’s mulled wine at someone’s house or dining out at a restaurant, intimate evenings are arguably the best way to catch up with loved ones. And you can make an effort without going down the all-out glamour route.  An all-out dress that does the talking for you. This is the time of year to dress to the nines and the beauty of investing in a dress like this is that it'll last you next year and beyond – and each and every season, too. 

Hair down, music throbbing and drinks flowing: if the dancefloor beckons, then you have to honour the occasion by dressing as decadently as you dare. Whistles' sequinned dress is a good place to start – adding heeled ankle boots and a short, shaggy coat will make for a look that’s more rock star than North star. Or subvert the glamour with hoop earrings and flat chunky boots for a grungy look that will facilitate all-night dancing.

OK, so the best house parties are always impromptu rather than planned, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared for a night of cheese-boarding to turn into conga-ing around the kitchen island. Why not go all out with an incredible suit that guarantees free flowing movement and that you can wear throughout the festive season and into next winter? The two-piece isn't going anywhere anytime soon so you can be safe in the knowledge that this is an investment truly worth making.