The best party dresses for hot weather

Everyone loves a Christmas party, an end-of-year celebration with friends, colleagues and way too many bubbles. But the traditional Christmas party dress has always been seen as something velvety and sequinned – and if you live on the southern side of the equator, you know that’s a recipe for a sweaty, festive mess. These brief, breezy dresses are perfect for parties where it’s summer all year round – and you won’t have to cover them up with a coat.