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Hot list: Be the belle of the Christmas ball
Keep it simple
Chic and original take on the LBD, 200, Monsoon Originals. Tel: 0870 412 9000, www.monsoon.co.uk
Bring sexy back
Daring backless design in head-turning silver, 75, Topshop. www.topshop.com
Purple patch
Strapless cocktail number, 39.50, by Marks & Spencer Limited Collection. Tel: 0845 302 1234, www.marksandspencer.co.uk
Get the strap
This navy, bandage halter dress is the season's must-have, 845, by Herv Lger. www.net-a-porter.co.uk
Back to the future
Quirky asymmetric take on a 1950s prom dress, 305, Vera Wang Lavender. www.net-a-porter.co.uk
Eclipse the crowd
This red moon dress is a modern classic from RM, Roland Mouret's new label, 990. www.net-a-porter.co.uk
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