TIS the season to be jolly, but ‘tis also the season of parties and to look your best in chilly conditions.

So with the help of Intu Bromley and their personal Stylist, Juliet Wyatt, we have got the low-down on how to give your wardrobe some sparkle this Christmas – and there’s not a reindeer jumper in sight*.

For women

News Shopper:

Laura is wearing biker jacket (French Connection, £95), dress (French Connection, £160), black shoe boots (New Look, £29.99), black sequin bag (New Look, £19.99)

Stella McCartney-style lace-accented trousers are a good bet and they’re everywhere now. Team them with a biker jacket and dress it up with killer heels or down with edgy boots.

 

In terms of dresses, ditch the backless and dare the bare a tiny peek of midriff. Just a peek, mind.

Match maxi dresses, with a shin hemline, with your favourite jumper or a slip dress with an oversized coat or long chunky knitwear, but give it some zip with some sparkly jewellery. It’s 90s grunge, but a bit smarter.

Accessorise with a Matthew Williamson-style gentlemen’s watch and a stack of friendship bracelets.
Jean Paul Gaultier-style patterned jeans are all the rage and, again, you can pick them up all over.

 

 

 

For Men

News Shopper:

Jim is wearing skinny jeans (Superdry, £54.99), jumper (Superdry, £74.99), leather jacket (Superdry, £224.99), cable snood (New Look, £12.99)

Juliet said: “It depends on where you are going but it is basically the smart formal or cocktail party idea.”

Match up a tuxedo jacket with a button-up shirt and a striped tie or, if you have the cojones, go punky with tartan trousers, a polka dot shirt and a blazer.

Basically, go nuts, it’s Christmas.

*It may not be on trend, but knock yourself out, wear one anyway.

If you think you can benefit from an expert eye, Juliet’s services are free to use and she’s paid by the centre so she won’t push you to buy something that doesn’t suit you. Get in touch with her on 07795668437.

WIN! News Shopper has teamed up with Intu to give one lucky reader a Christmas £200 gift card and spending spree with Juliet.

WHETHER you are getting dressed up for the Christmas party or want new clothes for a new you in the New Year, we have got a great prize for you.

News Shopper has teamed up with Intu Bromley – formerly The Glades – to give away a £200 gift voucher to be spent in the centre and the expert guidance of its very own fairy godmother, personal stylist Juliet Wyatt.

The prize needs to be claimed within 12 months at an agreeable time to both parties.

We can testify to Juliet’s dazzling skills and, regardless of whether you win, you can get in touch with her on 07795668437.

To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is answer this simple question:

What was Intu Bromley formerly known as?

A) Lakeside

B) The Glades

C) The Walnuts

Text your answer to 80360, starting your message with NSSTYLIST, leave a space and then put your answer, name, number, email and address.

Or send your entry with your name, address and contact phone number on a postcard or a stuck-down envelope to: Nanodots Competition, News Shopper, Mega House, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, Kent BR5 1BT.

Closing date: November 30.

Terms & conditions: Texts cost 50p plus your normal operator text charge. Lines close  November 29, at 11.59pm.  For full terms, go to newsquest.co.uk/terms