Best Party Dresses 2016 UK: Plus Size, Petite And All The Styles That'll Shine Brighter Than Your Highlight

‘Tis the season of Christmas parties and with all those festive work ‘dos, family gatherings and girls’ nights out ahead, it’s time to sort out an outfit (just one will do, recycling is totally fine by us).

Want a party dress to beam brighter than your highlighter collection? The high street has answered your fashion prayers - serving up a whole host of shimmering, metallic and sequin-covered styles to choose from.

Whether you’re after a spotlight-stealing number, or an edgy 90s-inspired design, we’ve picked out 15 dresses that are sure to leave you starry-eyed: