I had an email from a reader a few days ago who was struggling to find outfits to wear over Christmas and for New Years Eve. I’ve also had a hard time – my wardrobe is full but I still don’t feel like I have the right things to wear. A long look round Topshop proved fruitless yesterday so I came home sulking. Sulking whilst at home often leads to online shopping.

I found nothing at any of my usual handful of favourite web sites. It always surprises me at this time of year the distinct lack of dressy tops available. It’s fine if you want to buy a dress but what about for those evenings where you just need something to dress up your best jeans? Well, after a while I started browsing LXDirect and ordered the following four tops, all by ‘Love Label’ except for the red top which is by Morgan.

I used a code to get £15 off the order. This expired yesterday but if you do a Google search you’ll easily find a code – they always have them! Get what you need at lxdirect.com I’d love to have your opinions on each of these tops as I’ll only keep my favourite two once they are received and return the rest. Other stores to take a look at for last minute party wear are: miss selfridge, topshop, asos.