10 Sparkly Christmas & New Year Party Outfits

Earlier this month, while walking down Grafton street, I overheard two men commenting on some festive dresses hanging in a shop window. "It's that time of year again," said one. "When all the women dress up as chandeliers."

To be fair, he had a point. Every dress on the high-street was twinkling under a display light next to equally blinding handbags, shoes and accessories. And while wearing a sparkly number on your Christmas night out is far from original, it's probably the only time of year that you can go all out glam.

Let's be honest, as a nation, we rely heavily on the 'jeans and a nice top' combo.

This is your one chance to wear head to toe sequins without anyone batting a false eyelash. So, with that in mind, we've found some fab party dresses to see you through to 2019.

Silver Mirrored Sequin Twist Front Dress from New Look, €26.24 (was €34.99)