Christmas party season is fast approaching, so Brix Smith-Start is here with a selection of the best party dresses and snappy suits.

Get ready to sparkle without splashing too much cash as Brix talks us through getting the party wear look on a budget...

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Perfect party dress - TOTAL £57.99
Dress from Gok for TU @ Sainsbury’s £40
Shoes from New Look £17.99

Jewel-coloured dress - TOTAL £87.48
Collar from Primark £8
Dress from H&M £34.99
Belt from M&S £6
Ring from Peacocks £6
Tights from Primark £2.50
Shoes from Zara £29.99

Sequin dress - TOTAL £55.49
Dress from Matalan £25
Necklace from New Look £9.99
Tights from Primark £2.50
Shoes from Matalan £18

Maxi dress - TOTAL £39
Dress from Primark £17
Ring from Primark £2
Shoes from New Look £20 

Dinner suit - TOTAL £90.99
Suit from Primark £40
Shirt from Primark £10
Bowtie from Burton £6
Waistcoat from New Look £19.99
Shoes from Matalan £15

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Melanie wears:
Necklace from Freedom @ Topshop £20
Top from Topshop £38
Dress from Aqua £150
Shoes from H&M £24.99

Dress from M&Co £89
Bolero from John Lewis £59
Shoes from New Look £24.99

Necklace from Freedom @ Topshop £14.50
Dress from Peacocks £60

Headband from Freedom @ Topshop £10
Dress from Phase Eight £97.50

Dress from Monsoon £140
Feather clips from Peacocks £4.50
Belt from New Look £4.99

Aaron wears:

Shirt from Matalan £10
Cravat from Urban Outfitters £15
Suit from Next £140
Waistcoat from Topman £35

Hat from M&S £19.50
Bowtie from Topman £10
Shirt from Burton £28
Jacket from Zara £59.99
Trousers from M&S £69

Suit from Topman £150
Shirt from Primark £10
Bowtie from Burton £6
Handkerchief from Burton £7
Shoes from Schuh £95

With thanks to

  • Rivolli Ballroom in Bromley
  • Our swing dancers Mel and Aaron who are soon to tie the knot! We wish them all the very best for their wedding in January...