Fashion fans 'ditch' dresses for vintage-feel Christmas party outfit guaranteed to turn heads

With Christmas party season right around the corner shoppers are starting to look for their little something special to throw on - but it's more than just dresses gaining attention. In fact jumpsuits may be the item right at the top of wishlists.

In particular the Bellatrix Short Sleeve Velvet Jumpsuit from Joanie is garnering attention, featuring a V neck on both the front and back it's sure to leave an impression. It's got a wide leg inspired by the 1970s and a plush velvet finish that we love. The best part though has to be that it comes with pockets so you don't even have to worry about a bag. It comes in sizes 8 to 26.

The Bellatrix Short Sleeve Velvet Jumpsuit is usually £89 but when using code SAVE25 you can bag a 25% discount (valid sitewide), bringing the stylish fit down to £66.75.

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It's pulling in glowing reviews. One shopper said: "Was looking for something to wear to Christmas parties without necessarily wearing a dress. This jumpsuit is flattering and pretty low cut. I am 5ft 7 inches and the length just touches the floor without shoes on. The size guide specific to this garment was really helpful and I went with my size based on that and it fit exactly as expected. Highly recommend!"

A second penned: "I love this jumpsuit, I used the garment size guide which was really useful as I’m a 10 on top and a 12 on the bottom I find jumpsuits really difficult, a size 12 fitted well, although a bit too big on top it hangs really nicely, I’m 5ft 9 and the leg comes just above my ankles which is a slightly odd length and I’m not sure what shoes to wear but it’s so soft and flattering I still love it!"

A third wrote: "This jumpsuit is gorgeous, so glad I bought it! Fits like a glove and so so flattering. I'm a size 12 and very true to size. Cannot wait to wear this out!"

It is worth noting that if you're on the petite side it might be too long for you. One shopper said: "I absolutely love this jumpsuit. Very flattering and true to size, only issue is it’s very long if you don’t want to wear high heels with it. I am 5 6” and will need to have it altered or return it, so in a dilemma."

If jumpsuits aren't your thing then there are still plenty of party perfect dresses at Joanie such as the black and white Tori Diamond Print Balloon Sleeve Midaxi Dress which is reduced to £59.25 using the sitewide code. If you like a little more sparkle then the Nolly Gold Lurex Pussy Bow Mini Dress is a stunning option that's sure to catch everyone's eye, and it's now £56.25.

If you're looking for something a little more reserved then there's a high neck and full length offering with the Anastasia Puff Sleeve Velvet Maxi Dress which would normally cost £119 but is down to £89.25.

Alternatively Roman has many stunning offerings on their website, including the £60 Bronze Embellished Sequin Velvet Bodycon Dress that is perfect for a Christmas party. Debenhams have dropped down the price of the beautiful Luxe Gold Jacquard Mini Dress from Dorothy Perkins to £45, the dress has large puff sleeves and a pretty design.

You can get the Bellatrix Short Sleeve Velvet Jumpsuit for £66.75 when using code SAVE25. This code is valid across the site, so if the jumpsuit isn't your jam, there's plenty more to pick from.