Dresses with sleeves and full-length gowns; non-skimpy designs for the party season
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People tend to equate party style with "less is more" but there are a litany of reasons why a woman might not want to go uber-skimpy for the festive season.
Some of us may not have shaved our legs for the past few weeks, as a kind of added layer of insulation for when the temperature plummets (just sayin'). Speaking of which, the cold weather is a turn-off for many when it comes to baring flesh (standing shivering in a strappy dress as you wait for the number 9 bus to come at 2am is hardly a rosy prospect). Others may simply be turned off by the idea of wearing something very revealing.
If conventional party dresses are your thing, good for you - you can shop them here - but if you fancy something with a bit of extra coverage, come peruse our pick of party dresses with long sleeves, full skirts or both. Enjoy and happy shopping!
Feminine soft midi dress
£275, karenmillen.com
AQ/AQ Bang Maxi Dress
£105, harrods.com
Lattice Lace Shift Dress
£130, harrods.com
Diana Black Polka Dot And Lace Dress
£159, reiss.com
Emerald Green Frances Jersey Maxi Dress
£99, johnlewis.com
Botanical Floral Silk Bodycon
£160, whistles.com
H&M long lace dress
£29.99, hm.com
Sammy Dress
£126, hobbs.co.uk
Louche Baby Dress
£49, joythestore.com
Coast Romilla Maxi Dress
£144, johnlewis.com
Metallic wrap dress
£138, tedbaker.com
Dusted Green Ghost Taylor Dress
£180, johnlewis.com
French Connection Liv Jersey Fitted Dress
£75, frenchconnection.com
NW3 Holly Dress
£97, hobbs.co.uk
Louche Wynnie Dress
£65, joythestore.com
Sequined Swiss-dot chiffon maxi dress
£80, net-a-porter.com
BONDED CREPE T-SHIRT DRESS
£58, warehouse.co.uk
Blue Kentwell dress
£169, damselinadress.co.uk
WRAP VELVET DRESS
£59.99, mango.com
Layered maxi dress
£299, karenmillen.com