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Warning: seriously lust-worthy party bags and shoes incoming!

So you’ve found your perfect party dress—from our handy guide to all the fashion insiders’ favourite brands no doubt (wink wink). Now it’s time to accessorise.

Finding the bag and heels (or flats!) to go with a festive frock is actually my favourite part, and one that, for me at least, sometimes requires even more deliberation because I’d want the accessory to match with many party looks for years to come.

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Unlike your everyday accessories, when it comes to accessorising for the holidays, there’s no such thing as too much sparkle. In fact, the more OTT the bag, the more it could dress up even a simple slip dress, and same goes for the shoes. There’s a reason why Loewe’s silver bow sandals flew off shelves last Christmas.

The good news is, brands like Anya Hindmarch and Puppets and Puppets are serving plenty of tongue-in-cheek options for you to play with this season, from crisp packet clutches to rhinestone banana bags. Judith Leiber, the mother of all luxury collectable novelty clutches, makes stunning Swarovksi-encrusted bags in the shape of everything from cupcakes to swans more akin to pieces of art than bags.

A clutch in the shape of a polar bear with a top hat (yes it’s a real thing) not your cuppa tea? Fendi’s sequinned shoulder bags or even Lulu Guinness’ gift box clutch could just be the miss piece you need.

As for the perfect party shoes, this season, as we noted in our autumn/winter trends report, is all about textured pumps, so try on Jimmy Choo’s cherry red tinsel pumps for size. Fuzzy footwear, but make it Christmas! For the girlies opting for a fashionable mini dress, go for René Caovilla’s classic Symphony wrap-around sandals to add some drama to your dancing feet.

Forget trying to fit in. This season, we’re looking for party accessories that are conversation-starters and show-stoppers. Check out our edit below.

Remember JW Anderson's pigeon clutch? Well, she got the ugly-duckling makeover and took the form of a Swarovski-encrusted swan at Judith Leiber. We guarantee at least 10 compliments at any event you bring her to.

Red and tinsel, these Jimmy Choos are Christmas in shoe form.

If you've got a Fendi Baguette for your daytime needs, you can swap it out for a sequinned clutch from the Fendi First collection. We love how the silvery blue could be a cool contrast to all the lush brown dresses trending this season.

Like those delicate mesh bows on top of chicly-wrapped pressies, these Manolo Blahnik sandals are the cherry on top of any party dress.

For the kid at heart, just because you're going to a grown-up cocktail party doesn't mean you have to forsake your sense of whimsy. This Puppets & Puppets rhinestone bag is the perfect playful twist on the classic party bag.

Aptly named Seduction, these Aquazzura PVC pumps are a siren song in stiletto form, luring the eye to these seriously-sexy shoes that go with just about everything.

Hey, Barbie! Sometimes we just want a super-girly companion to our flirty festive frock and that's ok. Enter: Versace's sparkly pink La Medusa bag complete with a furry handle.

Just as fun as some other novelty bags by British designer Anya Hindmarch (best known for her smiley face-plastered luxury bags) but perhaps a bit more demure, this classic Crisp Packet Clutch is simply, well, delicious.

Ballerina flats aren't going anywhere as evidenced by the increasingly decadent styles coming out in time for the holidays. Case in point: Roger Vivier's embellished flats perfect for the girlies looking for something more comfortable to dance the night away.

Famed for her lip-shaped box clutches, Lulu Guinness is one of the OG queens of party bags, and her latest gift box clutch is proof. Now that's one chic pressie we wouldn't mind receiving.

Bows are always a good idea, especially if they come on shoes. Loewe's silver sandals last year featuring outsized bows were a favourite among the fashion set, but for those looking for something a little less, well, giant, these sleek Lanvin pumps with sweet little ribbons will be your go-to shoes for Christmas and beyond.

A fan of mini dresses for party season? You'll need some lace-up heels or coiled sandals to keep up with your hemline, and no one does the snake-around strap better than René Caovilla.