What better time of year than Christmas to glam yourself up and put on that amazing evening party dress that you have been saving all year. Have you ever felt guilty after when you have thought about how much money was spent on that dress only to wear it a few times a year. Well wash away those emotions of guilt as here are a few pointers to finding that perfect dress for your figure.

Last weekend I had the privilege to attend a very high brow Christmas party where certain celebrities were present (I will not name names’ but as a clue he is the brother of a certain recently deceased pop star). The food and drink was excellent, the event was extravagant and the company I shared the evening with was amazing. Aside from all of that though there was this intense feeling that I had inside, the feeling of belonging. Strangely that feeling was caused by the way I looked. Particularly, it was a great dress that I had bought about a month prior to the event.

Let me tell you about this dress. It was a red satin shoulder-less evening dress with beautiful silk embroidery throughout. It flowed down to my ankles and added a grace and elegance only found in 1930’s and 1940’s film noir. I can tell you, I felt good. I felt amazingly good and when the paparazzi started to photograph me as I entered the party not one of them realized that I was not a celebrity. Well, you may be asking yourself where I obtained this incredible dress from - a fashion sample sale.

What is a fashion sample sale? I hear you asking. Every now and again designers will clear out there older designs and sell them at fashion sample sales. Its easy to find them around your local area just have some patience and use Google to search for them. At these sales you can pick up unique one-off pieces of fashion for very low prices.

I also wanted to tell you about other ways that you can find beautiful evening dresses at discount prices. At Christmas time shopping can be very expensive so finding those discount deals can help somewhat to relieving the after Christmas guilt trip. If you are preparing for your work party, family get-together, or reuniting with old friends for a Christmas catch-up then choose from one of these glamorous numbers. 

There is a beautiful dress for all of us, whether you are tall, short, big or small breasted. Let’s start with styles to disguise your tummy. Littlewoods has a great range of short dresses that distract attention away from your mid range and down to your legs. The Tie Back Emily Dress is a great orange satin number, contains ahigh neck line with a neck tie. For £89 this dress will make you stand out from the crowd. If you are looking for more ruffles and going dangerously red then Boden has the ultimate Flutter Hem Dress. Again this dress is short with lot of ruffles at the bottom to take the attention away from your mid line. With a ‘V’ neck top line you will look sultry and sophisticated at your event.

If you are not that privileged on the top half then wearing something tight can do wonders with the right underwear to back you up. Marshall Ward is selling the Definitions draped front dress in a violet shade. The dress has a clever cut at the front to really give your bust the look it needs. Tight all over the dress will give you the wow factor as well as extenuate your bottom and top half in differing ways. Now selling for £49

Save £45 on the Elements Amanda Wakely Print Maxi Dress. A long and flowing dress in grey print with squared neck you will look elegant in this flattering number. If you want to keep with the Christmas theme why not buy a gold dress. Wallis has a Gold Slinky Maxi Dress. This dress is an online exclusive from Wallis. It is now selling on the site for £40 so you will save £25 off the original price.
Miss Selfridge has an excellent range for tall girls but the one that stands out for me is the Grey Fringe Chain Dress now selling for £35. This bargain gives you a £15 saving. The Fringe pattern at the side of the dress will make you look unique and different from the ladies at the party.