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Say no to the dress: 10 stunning alternatives to the festive frock

AQAQ Heather Halter Neck Jumper, £180; River Island Black Sequin Wrap Bow Bandeau Crop Top, £45; Black Coated Molly Jeggings, £45; Phase Eight Florentine Jumpsuit, £85, (John Lewis)
AQAQ Heather Halter Neck Jumper, £180; River Island Black Sequin Wrap Bow Bandeau Crop Top, £45; Black Coated Molly Jeggings, £45; Phase Eight Florentine Jumpsuit, £85, (John Lewis) AQAQ Heather Halter Neck Jumper, £180; River Island Black Sequin Wrap Bow Bandeau Crop Top, £45; Black Coated Molly Jeggings, £45; Phase Eight Florentine Jumpsuit, £85, (John Lewis)

Do you steer well clear of frocks this party season? Switch things up and stand out from the crowd

1 AQ/AQ Heather Halter Neck Jumpsuit, £180

AQAQ Heather Halter Neck Jumper, £180, available from AQAQ (shoes stylist's own)
AQAQ Heather Halter Neck Jumper, £180, available from AQAQ (shoes stylist's own) AQAQ Heather Halter Neck Jumper, £180, available from AQAQ (shoes stylist's own)

2 River Island Black Sequin Wrap Bow Bandeau Crop Top, £45; Black Coated Molly Jeggings, £45

River Island Black Sequin Wrap Bow Bandeau Crop Top, £45; Black Coated Molly Jeggings, £45, available from River Island
River Island Black Sequin Wrap Bow Bandeau Crop Top, £45; Black Coated Molly Jeggings, £45, available from River Island River Island Black Sequin Wrap Bow Bandeau Crop Top, £45; Black Coated Molly Jeggings, £45, available from River Island

3 Simply Be Sequin Palazzo Trousers, £60

Simply Be Sequin Palazzo Trousers, £60
Simply Be Sequin Palazzo Trousers, £60 Simply Be Sequin Palazzo Trousers, £60

4 Dorothy Perkins Black Velvet Suit Jacket, £40, and Slim Suit Trousers, £25

Dorothy Perkins Black Velvet Suit Jacket, £40, and Slim Suit Trousers, £25
Dorothy Perkins Black Velvet Suit Jacket, £40, and Slim Suit Trousers, £25 Dorothy Perkins Black Velvet Suit Jacket, £40, and Slim Suit Trousers, £25

5 Phase Eight Florentine Jumpsuit, £85, John Lewis

Phase Eight Florentine Jumpsuit, £85, available from John Lewis
Phase Eight Florentine Jumpsuit, £85, available from John Lewis Phase Eight Florentine Jumpsuit, £85, available from John Lewis

6 Glamorous Black Sheer Gold Spot Bardot Top, £36

Glamorous Black Sheer Gold Spot Bardot Top, £36; Simply Be Sequin Palazzo Trousers, £60
Glamorous Black Sheer Gold Spot Bardot Top, £36; Simply Be Sequin Palazzo Trousers, £60 Glamorous Black Sheer Gold Spot Bardot Top, £36; Simply Be Sequin Palazzo Trousers, £60

7 JD Williams Black Silver Glitter Jumpsuit, £35; Sophie Barely There Shoes, £22; Sophie Silver Ring Detail Clutch Bag, £15

JD Williams Black Silver Glitter Jumpsuit, £35; Sophie Barely There Shoes, £22; Sophie Silver Ring Detail Clutch Bag, £15, available from JD Williams
JD Williams Black Silver Glitter Jumpsuit, £35; Sophie Barely There Shoes, £22; Sophie Silver Ring Detail Clutch Bag, £15, available from JD Williams JD Williams Black Silver Glitter Jumpsuit, £35; Sophie Barely There Shoes, £22; Sophie Silver Ring Detail Clutch Bag, £15, available from JD Williams

8 George at Asda Sequin Blazer, £28

George Sequin Blazer, £28, available from Asda
George Sequin Blazer, £28, available from Asda George Sequin Blazer, £28, available from Asda

9 V by Very Embellished Mesh Top, £30

V by Very Embellished Mesh Top, £30
V by Very Embellished Mesh Top, £30 V by Very Embellished Mesh Top, £30

10 Pretty Little Thing Red Tassel Sequin Long Sleeve Playsuit, £45

Pretty Little Thing Red Tassel Sequin Long Sleeve Playsuit, £45
Pretty Little Thing Red Tassel Sequin Long Sleeve Playsuit, £45 Pretty Little Thing Red Tassel Sequin Long Sleeve Playsuit, £45