This time of year is great if you’re looking for bridemaid dresses or even for guests looking for something to wear to a wedding. The run up to the Christmas season certainly brings out all the sparkly party dresses. I’ve picked three in shades of purple that would work well as bridemaids dresses without blowing the budget. Left, purple sequin band short dress, £25 at Dorothy Perkins, middle, taffeta backless dress in oxblood (what a revolting idea for a colour name!) £65 at Topshop, 80s style dress purple silk dress, £80 at Warehouse.