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Fashion: Three ways to wear the fringing trend this festive season

There were tassels galore on the autumn/winter catwalks this year but there's no need to be intimidated, says Katie Wright – here's how to rock the look

Coast Knitted Fringe Detail Top, £29.40 (was £49); Mid Wash Mom Jeans, £35.40 (were £59), available from Coast (belt, stylist's own)
Coast Knitted Fringe Detail Top, £29.40 (was £49); Mid Wash Mom Jeans, £35.40 (were £59), available from Coast (belt, stylist's own) Coast Knitted Fringe Detail Top, £29.40 (was £49); Mid Wash Mom Jeans, £35.40 (were £59), available from Coast (belt, stylist's own)

IT’S always a delight when designers indulge in fringing for autumn/winter, because the flippy fabrics sway seductively when models strut down the catwalk.

We were treated to tons of tassels on the AW20 catwalks, and now the festive fashion collections have followed suit, offering us a glittering array of evening wear options.

Here are three chic ways to try the trend this season…

DRESSES

Your shortcut to sensational festive style? All it takes is one dress embellished with flippy fringing and styled with some killer heels.

:: Coast Ombre Sequin Embellished Feather Dress, £66 (was £219)

:: Mango Sequins Fringed Dress, £48.99 (was £69.99); Ankle-cuff Sandals, £24.99 (were £35.99)

:: Karen Millen Italian Structured Jersey Fringe Dress, £125.30 (was £179)

TOPS

The ‘going out top’ trend shows no sign of slowing down, and it’s ideal if you want to look dressed-up without having to make too much effort – or if you’re attending a virtual party and will only be visible from the waist up.

:: Sonder Studio Tassel Top, £49 (jeans, stylist’s own)

:: Next Black Sequin Fringe Top, £44

:: Coast Knitted Fringe Detail Top, £24.50 (was £49); Mid Wash Mom Jeans, £29.50 (were £59)

ACCESSORIES

Tasselled accessories are a great way to tap into the trend, without going all-out in a feathery dress or top. A fringed bag, particularly in a bright hue, really elevates an LBD, while dangly earrings add a festive touch to any outfit.

:: Claudia Canova Fuchsia Dazzle Tassel Fringed Clutch Bag and Chain, £42

:: Next Fringe Clutch Bag, £9

:: Oliver Bonas Sandrine Green Layered Chain Tassle Drop Earrings, £22