Metropolis: Dress for the occasion

Make your Christmas especially chic by donning a super-glamorous gown, writes Lias Brady.

Gold dress, price on application, Dawn FitzGerald Atelier, Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Dublin 2; ear cuffs €540, Ericson Beamon at The Design Centre, Powerscourt Townhouse.

For true decadence this Christmas, make like a lady of the manor and become a sparkling host by adorning yourself in a breathtaking gown.

Maybe a flashy frock is a bit over the top for carving the turkey, but chances are you will have some special event or party over the coming couple of weeks to opt for all-out glamour. And if you can't do it at Christmas, when can you?

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