Cover image: from To The Manor Born shot by Steven Chee and GRAZIA fashion director Charlotte Stokes

THE FESTIVE LOOK Deck the (dining) halls with boughs of bell sleeves and Christmas bling, courtesy of this special release Christmas dress in scuba fabric by affordable fashion haven ASOS.


ASOS, Scuba Embellished A-line mini dress, $115. 
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THE POLISHED FLORAL LOOK Australian womenswear label Bec + Bridge is a perennial GRAZIA favourite and the floral print on this bias-cut slip dress whispers summer Christmas bouquet.


Bec + Bridge, Florale 
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THE NAUTICAL LOOK For those who want to embrace our warm Christmas Day clime and tan their pins at the same time. This dress by Melbourne-based brand Mossman would look just as ideal on the deck of a Boxing Day yacht.


Mossman, Patriot Mini Dress, $210. 
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THE HIGH-FASHION LOOK Paying homage to the fashion year that was ruled by the short-dress-long-sleeve phenomenon, along with the throw-back 80s-look trend too, this cotton poplin dress by Aussie label AJE is high luncheon perfection.


AJE, Alice Mini Dress, $695. 
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THE DAY-TO-NIGHT DESIGNER LOOK Likely to stretch your lovely long lunch into cocktail hour? Not only is this pleated mini by Japanese luxury brand Sacai the ideal dress for both scenarios, it also happens to have a heavily discounted price right now at Parlour X.


Sacai, Pleated drop-waist green dress, now $795 at Parlour X. 
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THE GINGHAM LOOK If you can’t wear bold prints at Christmas, then when can you, really? And if there’s one fabric print you’ll see plenty of this summer its gingham. In all colours. This maxi-dress by Melbourne-based label Steele has already proven a hot seller. We can see why.


Steele, Bridgette Maxi Dress in Navy, $259.
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THE LUXE BOHO LOOK We’re not sure who coined the popular fashion phrase Faux-ho, but it’s wildly apt for Byron Bay-based designer Stevie May and her eponymous brand. Relaxed and bohemian, with a high-fashion twist. Fo-ho ho!


Stevie May, Dance at the Moulin Mini Dress, now $266.
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THE LOOK-AT-ME LOOK Designer Alice McCall has released one of this season’s most popular dress styles in festive red. One way to guarantee you stand out in the holiday-slash-New-Year crowd.


Alice McCall, I feel it coming dress in red, $490.
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THE RETRO SUNDRESS LOOK When GRAZIA first saw this geometric-print dress on the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia runway, we ear-marked it as the ideal resort go-to piece. On further reflection, it would be perfect for laid-back outdoor Christmas luncheons too. Touche Alexandra and Genevieve Smart.


Ginger & Smart, Niki Sun Dress, $599. 
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THE GLAMAZON LOOK Local brand Asilio has gone from strength to strength since creative director Jamie Ashkar (of Project Runway fame) took the helm earlier this year. Ladies with strong style game, this one’s for you.


Asilio, Me Before You Dress, $440. 
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