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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

Helen Skelton is one of many celebrities adopting this festive outfit formula. Is this the biggest partywear trend of the season?

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The festive season begins now! And if you're still thinking about the perfect Christmas party outfit, or what to wear in the run-up to the big day, luxe jewel tones and cosy velvet is the outfit formula celebrities are adopting en-masse this season.

Helen Skelton has become the latest in a slate of celebrities to step out in a velvet, two-piece suit this winter (Rebel Wilson and Claudia Winkleman are also fans), though she’s one of the first to opt for a slim-fit, tapered trouser over the more popular wide-leg silhouette we’ve seen reign supreme in 2025.

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