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Black wool Evening Gowns dresses jersey zip-up jacket, pounds 89, by Harvey Nichols Collection for Principles, Marble Arch, Oxford Street, London W1 and selected branches. Red Lurex short-sleeved s

weater, pounds 48.90; black wool-mix pleated skirt with white border, pounds 45.90, both in assorted colours, by Stefanel, 321-323 Oxford Street, London W1 and branches. Black satin thigh-high boots, also in pink satin or black suede, pounds 165, by Russell & Bromley, 24-25 New Bond Street, London W1 and branches nationwide. Black fishnet tights, pounds 2.60, at Fenwick, 63 New Bond Street, London W1
Black-and-white pinstripe wool double- breasted jacket (part of a trouser suit), also Discount Evening Dress available with peach pinstripe, pounds 130, by French Connection, 44 South Molton Street, London W1 and branches; readers’ inquiries 071-580 2507. Black cotton Lycra leggings with yellow grape embroidery, pounds 100, by Debbie Moore for Pineapple, 6a Langley Street, London WC2. White cotton shirt, M70075, pounds 27.99, by Next Directory; for a copy ( pounds 3), telephone 0345 100500; black patent leather zip-up ankle boots, in assorted colours, pounds 69.99, by Hobbs, 47 South Molton Jimmy Choo Python-Print SandalStreet, London W1 and branches nationwide
Khaki wool-mix shawl-collared long coat, also in pink or brown, pounds 220, by Jigsaw, 65 Kensington High Street, London W8 and branches. Cream acrylic chenille sweater, in assorted colours, pounds 36.99, by Gallery, at Top Shop,Mermaid Strapless Floor Length Satin Evening Dress Oxford Circus, London W1 and branches. Beige wool leggings, in assorted colours, pounds 85, by Joseph, 77 Fulham Road, London SW3; 16 South Molton Street, London W1. Brown leather Chelsea boots, pounds 99.50, by Russell & Bromley, 24-25 New Bond Street, London W1 and branches
Cream wool-mix short coat with black fake-fur trim, pounds 110, by Principles, Oxford Street, London W1 and branches. Black grosgrain Lycra Spandex Zentaicatsuit with cap sleeves, in assorted colours, pounds 69, by Marie Helvin at Harrods, Knightsbridge, London SW1; Fenwick, 63 New Bond Street, London W1. Pale blue wool-mixMiu Miu Womens Shoes Black 2010wrap skirt, also available in red, black, cerise or rust, pounds 46, by Jigsaw, 65 Kensington High Street, London W8 and branches. Black leather heeled ankle boots, pounds 47.99, from Next, branches nationwide
Blue-and-yellow tartan jacket with velvet collar and gold buttons, pounds 159, by Betty Barclay, City Plaza, Birmingham; Reindeer Court, Worcester; Fenwick, 63 New Bond Street, London W1. Black velour rose print leggings, pounds 43, by Jigsaw, 65 Kensington High Street, London W8 and branches. Silk effect scarf, pounds 9.95; blue wool beret, pounds 5.95, by Kangol, both in Empire Scoop Floor Length Satin Evening Dress assorted colours at Fenwick. Black patent leather ankle boots, pounds 69.99, by Hobbs, 47 South Molton Street, London W1 and branches

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