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Logistics prevent me from hiring a frock living 500 miles from London has many implications for fashion! Now when it comes to dresses I recently reread one of my favourite Grace Kelly quotes which I think applies particularly well to evening dressing: your dresses should be tight enough to show youre a woman and loose enough to show youre a lady. With that in mind, here is my selection of Christmas party dresses for women over 40

Viola Davis, whose sartorial record at the event is unimpeachable, attends The Masterminds premiere in a custom Gucci gown with chiffon tendrils at the shoulder

From bright and bold colors to soft and subtle shades, the choices can be overwhelming

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