The festive season means a lot of things, but in fashion it means one thing - the party dress.

There's always an element of sparkle with party dresses, but as embellishment was such a big trend for the season we're seeing some real showstopping numbers - feathers, jewels, applique flowers, basically more is more. If you're not looking to make such an entrance, then a metallic fabric is a great option. And of course there are many chic little black dresses to choose from. 

View the gallery for our top 50 party dresses (and don't forget the accessories).