Key fashion trends of the season: Forties glam

Embellished silk crepe dress, £2480, glitter shoe boots, £555 and suede bag, £1050 Use this season's forties trend as your party wear inspiration. Think glamour, elegance and most importantly a red lip. We show you six ways to adapt the Miu Miu look on a budget All from miumiu.com Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons Photographer: Kevin Foord Model: Jessiann at Models 1 Hair and Make-up: Juliana Sergot Photograph: Kevin Foord Dress, £295 By Tucker from net-a-porter.com Faux fur coat, £89, earrings, £15 and heels, £25 All from missselfridge.com Don't take the trend too literally, it's not fancy dress. Use the forties colour palette and textures to create your own party look Photograph: PR Velvet dress, £230 By YMC from my-wardrobe.com Frog prince clutch, £127 By Love Moschino from moschinoboutique.com Brooch, £240 By Kenneth Jay Lane from my-wardrobe.com Flat shoes, £28 From topshop.com This is the perfect ensemble for a trip to the theatre over the festive season. Velvet instantly says bygone glamour in an understated way. Teamed with flat slipper pumps, it's elegant without trying too hard Photograph: PR Blouse, £38, and clutch, £25 Both from missselfridge.com Skirt, £220 By Anglomania from my-wardrobe.com Heels, £85 Michael by Michael Kors from net-a-porter.com Ivory and metallic shades create a sophisicated look for cocktails. Leave the black opaque tights at home and go wartime chic with seamed stockings Photograph: PR Dress, £55 From missselfridge.com Hair ornament, £18 From accessorize.com Cuff, £6 From peacocks.com Heels, £64.90 From mango.com Love! Love! Love! this evening maxi from Miss Selfridge (they really do have some exceptional great bits for the holiday season.) Officially nail the forties glam look with the accessorises Photograph: PR Dress, £80 By Pearl Lowe from peacocks.co.uk faux fur tippet, £45 From debenhams.com Shoes, £59.99 From zara.com Rouge Allure lipstick, £23.50 By Chanel from boots.com Pearl Lowe's collection of vintage look dresses for Peacocks are divine and great value for money. Dress up for Christmas dinner Downton Abbey style in this gold silky number and don't forget the finshing touch - a red pout Photograph: PR Limited edition dress, £150 From topshop.com Bag, £32 From missselfridge.com Earrings, £18 From oasis-stores.com Prada Candy fragrance, £40 for 30ml Stockist 020 7494 6220 For pure elegance, the Marks and Spencers Limited Edition dress speaks for itself. Indulge in a touch of crystal and a tiny puff of feathers with this dainty evening bag. To complete your 40s world this deco inspired Prada perfume bottle adds a touch of glamour to your dressing table Photograph: PR