knit long sleeve mini dress Get On Down Off White edged sleeve and hem detailing that adds fluid movement to the body Black Ribbed Knit Scoop Neck

This suit included a ballgown in a bright blood-orange colored skirt, decorated with a motif of Santa's sleigh and reindeer in a forest

But if you really want to make a style statement, youll want to opt for a more free-flowing approach

Chiffon Cape Gown By Xscape This dramatic silhouette is all about embracing the spotlight (but not stealing it from the bride!)

The fly-away skirt is really fun

Look out for a host of burgeoning brands that incorporate deadstock, waste or upcycled fabrics into their designs, from Paris' Marine Serre, whose brand is made up of 50% upcycled fabrics, London and Devon's Wright Le Chapelain, who create timeless tailoring using denim and shirting sourced through homeless charity Crisis, Dutch Duran Lantink, who works with brands and retaliers like Ellery and Browns, to splice and dice surplus stock and materials into new silhouettes