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But opting for a sweater dress keeps you warm without being stifling

A great cocktail dress should flatter your body: fit-and-flare for hourglass figures, A-line for pear- and apple-shapes, ruching and other volume-creating details for stick-straight bods

Bendel also suggests this dress from Everlane for its comfortable design that offers a casual and textured aesthetic

Any of the above circumstances you relate to, or even if you find yourself somewhere in the middle of, we have specially prepared this article for those struggling to find a sense of balance and wish for more help on what to wear at their office Christmas party