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Three models from Roy Halston's company in the seventies closed the Naeem Khan show during New York Fashion Week.© GettyImages

Silhouette-lengthening dresses for the party season


UPDATED DECEMBER 2, 2019 11:07 AM EST

Those with an eye on fashion trends will have noticed that the fall-winter runways were full of velvet and corduroy and that ruffles on sleeves and necklines added a lavish touch. And we also saw the return of the ever elegant and stylish column dress.

These slim-fitting dresses with a straight cut  that first emerged in the Fifties – are a go-to for those wanting to add a little glamour to their closet.

Models with Naeem Khan column dresses© GettyImages

The timelessness of the column dress

Three models from iconic Seventies’ designer Roy Halston’s heyday closed the Naeem Khan show during New York Fashion Week sheathed in these timeless silhouettes - their shiny silver fabric making them perfect for the party season.

Model with A.W.A.K.E. MODE column dress© GettyImages

Informality

In London, A.W.A.K.E. MODE showcased their take on the trend with a midi design.

Model with a black and white column dress by Marni© GettyImages

Silky

Flowing and opulent was the name of the game from Marni thanks to the use of silk, some in solid colors or in bold prints.

Model with black column dress by Rochas© GettyImages

For daily wear

Rochas take on the style was a midi column dresses with long sleeves which would be perfect daytime wear.

Long white dress from Tom Ford© GettyImages

Minimalist

Simplicity took over the Tom Ford runway with dresses like this, in pristine white.

Model with asymmetric dress from Antonio Grimaldi© GettyImages

Asymmetric

Antonio Grimaldi demonstrated a daring version of the trend with asymmetric and cut-out dresses .

Column dress from Own The Looks© Own The Looks

With a lot of shine

Own The Looks amped up the shine with their, three-quarter length sleeves, floor-length dresses. Own The Looks ($559).

Column dress from Marks and Spencer© Marks and Spencer

Ribbed knit

Make an informal addition with a ribbed knit dress perfect for everyday wear. Marks and Spencer ($259).

Teri Jon velvet dress© GettyImages

In velvet

Up the glam stakes with this dark blue velvet dress with off-the-shoulder neckline from Teri Jon ($580).