The best part about New Year is dressing up in your favourite sparkle frock for a night of festivities - and the worst part is stepping out in the bitter cold wind to get to the party venue...
 

The skies above may be drab but I’ve found a way to stay looking fabulous in the shade with an oversized ‘boyfriend’ style jacket.

With a soft finish and array of colours, this chic little number is the perfect way to cover up against the chill.
 

Whether your style is arty and creative, or simple chic and stylish – the boyfriend coat is more versatile than you think...
 

Short blazer styles are great layered over knit tops and blouses but work equally well over little party frocks and pencil skirts.
 

And if you still feel as though you can’t get away with the ‘box’ style, you can rein in volume with a skinny waist belt to create a silhouette shape.
 

My favourite this year starts with the baby pink fluffy swing boyfriend coat from Topshop. For a reasonable £89 the colour is bang on trend for a cold-fighting winter jacket.
 

Or, for a statement look, there is this grey faux fur collar oversized coat from Dorothy Perkins for £69.
 

The simple fur trim transforms the jacket - perfect over a party outfit and the colour keeps it sharp and chic.
 

So don’t let the nasty cold air ruin your Christmas festivities – there are plenty of cover-ups to see you through those long nights.