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December fashion essentials: this month’s edit, from party frocks to feelgood socks


Christmas gifts don’t have to be just for others: why not pick a stylish pressie or two that’s all yours?

They’re not too high – I wrote about my love of a fancy low-heel shoe not long ago – and have a flared heel, which helps distribute your weight more comfortably and saves you from getting stuck in escalator ridges on the tube home. I love that it has a chain strap that tucks inside, so you can carry it as a clutch but have the option to go hands-free, but this bag is also a reminder to check out Monsoon’s excellent Christmas party looks, which I feel not enough people know about. Genevieve Sweeney is a sustainable and ethical brand making gorgeous sweaters, socks and gloves in small knitting factories around the UK, helping to keep this industry alive.

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