As much as I love a party dress , this year the trophy jacket is poised to take centre stage in every woman’s festive wardrobe. More than just a layer, it’s the sartorial equivalent of a glass of champagne - sparkling, celebratory, and a touch indulgent. The trophy jacket is designed to stay on, no matter the temperature in the room, because the jacket IS the outfit. Whether it's sequinned, metallic, velvet, or richly embellished, the trophy jacket captures everything we crave during party season. The best trophy jackets for women - at a glance

Velvet editor's pick: River Island Scallop Trim Jacket, £50 / $112

Sequin editor's pick: Marks & Spencer Gold Cropped Jacket, £65 / $145

Metallic editor's pick: Boden Metallic Jacquard Jacket, £149 / $199

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