There’s something extremely glamorous and impressive about a burst of rich ruby red at Christmas. Nothing in your attire will make you feel more festive than a hit of this most decorative color. If you’re lucky enough to have an excuse to don a full-length gown over the coming weeks, embrace it. Whether its swishes of tulle, enveloping satin or gem-encrusted, make sure it’s a showstopper.

This Olivier Theyskens creation for Nina Ricci is blatantly sumptuous. A dropping waterfall of silk makes up the skirt while a structured jacket and satin lace-up platforms give it a bang-up-to-date edge. Each individual element is enough to get you giddy with festive fever, but for full impact, pile it on!