Christmas party season may not quite be upon us, but party pieces have arrived, and it’s never too early to slip a glitzy dress or two into your wardrobe.

Combining glamour and comfort for Christmas parties and gatherings can be a challenge, but Marks and Spencer (M&S) has some wearable, comfortable pieces with subtle shimmery details.

Marks and Spencer’s ‘striking’ , hailed as ‘great for Christmas’, is flying off the shelves. Priced at £45, this popular dress pairs ‘ideally with a black velvet jacket’ for the festive season.

M&S describes the sought-after  as crafted from ‘lightweight’ fabric, featuring ‘comfy’ three-quarter sleeves and an ‘easy round neckline’ with a button fastening at the back. The bold animal print ensures wearers stand out in style.

 has seen over 100 purchases in just the last 48 hours. Available in sizes six to 24, it caters to all with petite, regular, and tall options.

A commenter who left a review, awarded the five stars, stating: “I bought this dress for Christmas because I thought it would sell out. Ideal with a black velvet jacket. It is really nice, good fit.” [SIC]

Another user said: ”Perfect fit and bought it for over the Christmas period.”

A third also added: ”Lovely dress and fit. Received a lot of compliments for its first outing.”

One shopper was less impressed with the fit, however, saying: ”This is a lovely dress and will be great for Christmas, length is great for someone 5ft 2. – 5ft 3, unfortunately, it had to go back as it is very tight across the bust and back – will try the 16 to see if any better.” [SIC]