Forget what’s inside those presents under the tree, Christmas is all about wowing with your own wrapping.

From at-home slumberwear to slinky party pieces, the Christmas calendar requires a variety of outfits at the drop of a Santa hat.

And don’t forgot the dash of festive frivolity – no seasonal fashion choice is complete without the customary Christmas jumper, a sprinkling of stars, snowflakes, sparkle and plenty of Father Christmas cloak-inspired red.

Time to create your compilation closet of festive hits. Dazzle through Christmas with these festive must-haves…

Deck the halls

Bored of decorating the house? Head out for a festive tipple and outdazzle the Christmas lights with a glittering clutch.

Try: Ted Baker Dazzle clutch, £99

Driving home for Christmas

Beat the Christmas traffic and train blues with cosy Yuletide knits and you’ll be back home eating mum’s canapes before you know it.

Try: Beaumont Organic Nordic jumper, £229

Step into Christmas

Whether you choose plush velvet, head-turning print or gift bow embellishment, stride into the festive party season in a statement pair of sky-high platforms.

Try: TK Maxx party shoes, from £19.99, in stores only

Santa baby

Prep the mince pies and sherry, and wait up for Santa’s big arrival on Rudolph in some cosy PJs with cutesy reindeer print.

Try: George reindeer pyjama bottoms, £8

Merry Christmas everyone

If little Bobby didn’t get the latest PlayStation, keep calm at the dinner table in a prim ‘n’ proper tea dress during the Christmas tears and carnage.

Try: Joules Luscombe dress, £69.95

Frosty the snowman

Don’t leave your appetite out in the cold – you’ll have plenty of room for that second round of turkey curry with an oversized novelty jumper.

Try: Topshop knitted Snowman jumper, £50

Wonderful Christmas time

Cancel the alarm clock and revel in festive chill time with a cosy all-day dressing gown. Keep the festive spirit going with a marathon of Christmas movies.

Try: M&Co snowflake dressing gown, £35 (with matching slippers), in stores only

Baby it’s cold outside

Wrap up warm in a sumptuous velvet coat and fur-trim trapper hat and go on a wintry wander through the park. Just make sure you dodge those snowballs.

Try: White Stuff Natural Beauty jacket, £95, in stores only

All I want for Christmas…

Santa didn’t deliver? Hit the sales and do your own stylish take on your Christmas shop. With no sleigh to carry them all home, you’ll need a sack-sized bag!

Try: Primark Nordic knit bag, £8, in stores only

Mistletoe & wine

Glam up the Christmas relative rounds and dazzle Aunt Janice at the family gathering in a starry sequin dress and towering heels.

Try: Next star embellished dress, £115

Silent night, holy night

Not on December 31… Grab your glad rags and look party perfect on New Year’s Eve in decadent frocks and strings of pearls. Just add a champagne flute accessory.

Try: TK Maxx party dresses, from £19.99, in stores only

God rest ye merry gentlemen

Not made it out of last night’s celebration clobber? Usher in 2012 with a convincing rock chick look and remember there’s no rest for the wicked.

Try: Missguided Gail sparkle top, £12.99; or Sallie star print tights, £7.99

Get the look

Pixie Lott looks elfin cute at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball wearing this retro Boutique by Jaeger contrast trim shirt dress, £199 (0845 051 0063/www.jaeger.co.uk).

Buy it now

SOS: That’s code for save your soles! Blingbacks have come to the rescue of party feet with shoe jewellery designed to glam up your heels – and prevent blisters with their built-in heel protection. There are seven styles available, priced from £11.99 (www.blingbacks.co.uk).

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