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Logistics prevent me from hiring a frock living 500 miles from London has many implications for fashion! Now when it comes to dresses I recently reread one of my favourite Grace Kelly quotes which I think applies particularly well to evening dressing: your dresses should be tight enough to show youre a woman and loose enough to show youre a lady. With that in mind, here is my selection of Christmas party dresses for women over 40

From pairing it with wool scarves and chunky boots to layering it under long coats for a fashion-forward moment, there are plenty of leather jacket winter outfits that are practical and cute

Shirt: Mens shirts in neutral colors like white, blue, and gray, such as Oxford and collared shirts, are suitable for classic style

Fabric is a nice weight