It’s never too early to start curating the perfect partywear wardrobe, and with some already putting their tree up, the festive season is well and truly looming. Whether its an outfit for the office Christmas party, an impromptu night out or a New Year’s Eve soirée, the allure of opulent fabrics, luxe velvets and sultry silhouettes become all the more tempting. This party season we’re eyeing up pieces that mix timeless sophistication with just the right amount of drama – and what could possibly offer more drama than a velvet midi dress that looks like it was just pulled from the runway of Vivienne Westwood.

The Black Velvet Off Shoulder Skylar Midi Dress from Nobody’s Child is a piece that will make you do a double take because of its sheer similarity to a couple of Vivienne Westwood designs. The sumptuous black velvet drapes elegantly off one shoulder, a style that’s reminiscent of Westwood’s signature off-kilter necklines that play with asymmetry and the contours of the décolletage – as seen in the Andalouse Midi Dress which retails at over £400. Plus, the gathered detailing at the middle on the Nobody’s Child iteration makes me think of the typical romance involved in Westwood’s designs, most notably on the iconic Nova Cocotte Crepe Satin Gown.

Although the Nobody’s Child dress has garnered inspiration from some of Westwood’s most popular designs, it’s still wholly its own. With a hugging, flattering fit the Skylar Midi Dress is sultry yet suitable for most formal events and makes for a quintessential LBD. To style, add kitten heels and gold accessories, or lean into Westwood’s punk sensibilities and pair with knee-high boots and an oversized leather jacket.

If you’re looking for a piece of partywear that feels less cookie-cutter, and that pays homage to the monochromatic drama of Westwood’s designs, but, are opposed to spending triple or quadruple figures on a dress that’s purely reserved for party season, Nobody’s Child offer a more accessible option. And, there’s an added 25% off during Black Friday by using the code BF25.