Key fashion trends of the season: Gold and Tuxedo

Evening jacket, £1,580, evening trouser, £455, silk shirt £420 and tie, £110 All from gucci.com Dress, £795 From stellamccartney.com The party season is upon us and this season the cornerstone of Frida Giannini's men's show was a lean two-button suit, its trouser flaring slightly over the shoe. For the ladies, gold took over the runway and Stella McCartney's gold Mylar print one of the most talked about items. We suggest a little gold to add some glamour to your party wardrobe this Christmas Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons Photographer: Kevin Foord Models: Jessiann and Jeremy Young at Models 1 Hair and Make-up: Juliana Sergot Photograph: Kevin Foord Jacket, £79 and trousers, £40 Both from burton.co.uk Shirt, £85 From frenchconnection.com Bow-tie, £2 From primark.co.uk If you only attend one dressy party event a year, you'd be well advised to buy a suit that you'll get year round wear from, like this neat grey check. Style it with a shirt in a deep wintry hue and channel Doctor Who with a tweed bow-tie Photograph: PR Dress, £179.90 From mango.com Shoes, £70 From topshop.com Ring, £180 By YSL from matchesfashion.com Les Bulles d'Agathe Poire 45ml, £15.50 By Maison Francis Kurkdjian from liberty.co.uk For a super sexy, textural evening look, simply add a gold faux snakeskin court shoe and bold gold ring Photograph: PR Dress, £40 From peacocks.co.uk Mini cape, £45 From asos.com Necklace, £36 From urbanoutfitters.co.uk Odd Couple eyeshadow, £15 From maccosmetics.co.uk Make an entrance in floor length gold, accessorised with a vintage look beaded evening cape. Finally finish the look with a touch of gold on the eyes Photograph: PR Jacket, £135 and trousers, £70 Both from frenchconnection.com Shirt, £75 From allsaints.com Shoes, £75 J by Jasper Conraan from debenhams.com Get the Gucci look for a fraction of the price. If you're not sure which shirt colour to choose, opt for white- it's a fail-safe classic. Finish with a well polished patent shoe Photograph: PR Dress, £130 From monsoon.co.uk Clutch, £30 From accessorize.com Sandals, £65 From aldoshoes.com Un Bois Vanille Eau de Parfum 50ml, £66 By Serge Lutens from liberty.co.uk Add some sparkle to your party wardrobe with this perfect LGD (little gold dress), to replace the LBD this season. Embrace the gold look wholesale with a clutch and sandals Photograph: PR Shirt, £67 From frenchconnection.com Maxi skirt, £50 and feather waistcoat, £50 Both from topshop.com Imogen Belfield Square Filigree ring, £195 From elizabethgaltonstudio.com Have a little fun with you outfit and layer up different tones of gold with this shirt and feather waistcoat. Finish the look by simply adding a gold ring Photograph: PR Suit, £479.99, Shirt, £120 and bow-tie, £40 All from tedbaker.com Cuff links, £145 By Lanvin from mrporter.com Shoes, £255 By Church's from mrporter.com Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge 50ml, £120 Stockist 0870 034 2566 Throw caution to the wind and attend black-tie events in a deep purple dinner suit instead of the traditional black. Don't forget the cuff-links! Photograph: PR Skirt, £40 From asos.com Shirt, £39 From missselfridge.com Sandals, £49.99 From zara.com Maya Gold necklace, £125 By Alice Menter from elizabethgaltonstudio.com This super chic look is perfect for cocktails or a dinner date. The bold skirt colour matches the delicate collar detail on this shirt and the graphic shape necklace adds a simple detail Photograph: PR Jacket, £65 From missselfridge.com Trousers, £34.99 From hm.com Necklace, £14 From accessorize.com Shoes, £42 From dorothyperkins.com If you're not a fan of dresses, have fun with this look. Mix the gold print top with silver trousers, accessorise with a pendant necklace and high heels Photograph: PR