The gorgeous €30 Zara dress to snap up immediately and keep for party season.

It's that time of year again and like it or not, the high-street shops are full to the brim with party wear in the run-up to the festive season. We know, we know, Halloween isn't over and we tend to agree that the 31 October needs to pass before indulging in any Christmas cheer. That said, when it comes to seasonal style must-haves you don't want to let all the best buys sell out because you were too stubborn waiting for November 1. Take this €30 Zara dress, for example. The Contrast Velvet Dress is really rather gorgeous with the mix of fabrics making it look a lot more expensive than its €29.95 price tag. Velvet is always a popular choice for the festive season and if you don't have some in your wardrobe already, now is the time to stock up. Wear with barely-there sandals for a night out but it would be equally fab with ankle boots and a leather jacket for a dressed-down ensemble that still manages to look perfectly chic. Unsurprisingly, the Spanish retailer has an amazing array of occasionwear this season and we want pretty much everything. Another item that deserves a mention is the Dress with Front Knot. It's considerably more expensive at €89.95 but it's just so elegant and is a piece you'd have for an entire lifetime. This is the type of look that you could wear to the office but with a quick change of accessories, you could go straight out after work and we all love those easy to wear ensembles. The tie detail can be adjusted so you can wear it as loose or as fitted as you want, ensuring multiple outfit options. What are you waiting for? Get shopping...