Christmas crackers; SEXY GEAR TO LIGHT UP OFFICE PARTY.

Byline: FIONA WYNNE

SPARKLE this Christmas with some of the sexiest party dresses ever.

Forget boring old black and plain-Jane white - this year it's all about brightening up subtle shades with sparkly sequins.

Christmas parties are the perfect opportunity to shine and show the gang what you're like outside the office.

And there's nothing that screams party animal more than an eye-catching, figure-hugging dress.

High street stores Oasis and Mango are already carrying an extensive range of party dresses for Christmas 2004.

And catalogue shop Oxendales has the perfect range for those who want to avoid the pre-Christmas shopping madness.

If you don't feel up to being the centre of attention in a dress that looks like a Christmas decoration then glam up any outfit with twinkling jewellery.

Big earrings, bling bracelets and long chains are the way to make sure even the plainest gear will be worthy of this year's big bash.

Hair accessories such as classy clips, glitzy slides and even hair glitter add that extra Xmas feel.

And in the ideal Christmas party outfit you're guaranteed to have the night of your life.

The party's booked and time is flying, so hit the shops now to guarantee your Christmas look lasts long into 2005.

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PENNEYS FROM HEAVEN: Sequinned camisole worn with jeans, diamante bracelets, satin ribbon brief and trilby=; THAT LITTLE BLACK NUMBER: Sexy boob tube dress available from Oasis's New Vintage range; SILVER DREAMER: Ribbed sparkle dress from Mango is sure to brighten up any party - and all male colleagues; IT'S A WRAP: Look a real festive treat in this hot black dress from the Oxendales catalogue; FURRY NICE: Animal body dress, denim mini skirt, diamante bracelets, green vintage brooch EURand faux fur cape from Penneys; BOBBY DAZZLER: Silver sequined dress from the Oxendales catalogue would put the spark into any seasonal night out... or sexy night in; NIGHTS IN BLACK SATIN: Sexy satin trousers, sparkle black vest and black gloves from Mango look great with diamonte bracelets; SHRINKING VIOLET? Figure-hugging purple satin from Oasis that's sure to get you noticed whether at a part or a super-cool night spot