Five items you’ll need to have in your 2016 festive wardrobe

This season's fashion is full-on fabulous.

If you don't have at least one velvet piece in your wardrobe right now, you'll want to sort that out. Honestly, this is one trend that I think has staying power and although it might be a little bit overkill this season, it's perfect for Christmas. Anyway, if you're looking to up your festive fashion game, have a look at the below and if you're all shopped out (and broke), these Instagram posts will give you some inspiration for revamping your pre-existing partywear.

The bag

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A photo posted by Topshop (@topshop) on Dec 15, 2016 at 11:37am PST

Whether you're a gold fringe fan or a floral princess, the crossbody is a must for festive outfit planning this Christmas. Check out these beauties which you can pick up at Topshop, €40 for the velvet option and €52 for the spangly pick.

The shoes

 

Caged Heels: The perfect statement this season. Only €36 #heatons #style #trend #fashion #catwalk #blogger #woman #footwear #heels #dancefloor #party #formal #casual #dresstoimpress #accessories #love #dress #night #disco #affordable #chic #classic #ootd #instagram #instagood #instastyle #instafollow A photo posted by Heatons Official (@heatonsstores) on Dec 7, 2016 at 8:00am PST

Caged heels are where it's at this season and the good news is you don't have to spend a fortune to get in on this particular trend. The above heels are €36 at Heatons.

The dress

The only blues allowed in December are the metallic kind. (Dress: 504563040. Bag: 387605092)

A photo posted by New Look (@newlookfashion) on Dec 13, 2016 at 9:22am PST

What's Christmas without a sparkly party dress? Whether you wear one for the annual big night out at home on the 26th or you keep the sparkles for New Year's, glitter is a requirement for festive dressing. Slip dresses are big news right now and I'm a fan because you can dress them up or down: pop a poloneck under for daywear and swap for heels at night. This blue sparkly number is from New Look and it's only been slashed to half price - get it for €14.99 - BARGAIN.

The suit

Pink crush ??? @nadia_mejia giving us abso outfit goals in the Marisha crushed velvet co-ord #pltstyle #velvet #ootd A photo posted by PrettyLittleThing.com (@prettylittlething) on Dec 3, 2016 at 1:02am PST

Whether it's velvet or another luxurious, opulent, rich fabric, a suit should be on your radar for Christmas 2016 style. It's sharp, stylish and major bonus, most of the styling is done for you. Add a bralet, clutch and a pair of strappy heels and you're good to hit up the next party. The Marissa Crushed Velvet Suit (pictured above) is from PrettyLittleThing, with the trousers priced at €42 and the blazer at €56.

The boots

??? // ?: @cynnidc #ImWearingRI . Khaki Velvet Boots: 691175 | £50

A photo posted by River Island (@riverisland) on Dec 8, 2016 at 3:23am PST

Boot love is big this autumn winter 2016. Metallic, embellished, glitter, velvet - the options are endless and again, they bring an outfit from zero to hero in one easy step. These ones are from River Island and *yay*, these babies have been slashed from €65 to €30. What are you waiting for? GET SHOPPING. Main image via Instagram: River Island