Ruth Jones has had a series of red carpet triumphs recently, from shining bright in blue at the TV BAFTAs to shimmering in plum-coloured sequins for the National Television Awards. And she's only gone and done it again.
She attended the Pride of Britain Awards in London on Monday, wearing a sapphire blue velvet dress, which was custom-made for the occasion by British clothing brand Club L London. When paired with an oversized blue gemstone ring, the outfit really brought out the beautiful blue in Ruth's eyes - bravo to stylist Stevie B for another triumph!
The plunging V-neckline perfectly balances out the sleek long sleeves, and let's face it, nothing says Christmas party season like velvet. I love the Gavin & Stacey star's glittery shoes as well, which are by Sole Bliss - a brand loved by Helen Mirren and Queen Camilla. Got a big event in the diary for the festive season? Scroll down to recreate Ruth's look.
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The ruching on this dress makes it so flattering, and it's also available in green. One reviewer wrote: "This dress was amazing. Floor length without being too long at 5'10" so I had the option to wear flats or a small heel. Really stretchy, and had 3/4 length arms."
If your event calls for something a little less formal, this wrap over midi dress will do the trick. It's a much softer alternative to your favourite old LBD, and it will look really chic if you wear it with statement earrings in silver or gold.
This navy number is a really great price, and I love the wide neckline and sleeves. It's machine washable as well, which isn't always the case for velvet.
If you prefer a sleeveless dress, this option has got your name written all over it. Maya dresses are such good quality (I bought Maya bridesmaid dresses for my wedding!), and the tie straps are a really nice touch.
Sole Bliss has several different heel height options on their taupe glitter designs, so if you prefer a kitten or a platform, they've got you covered. There's a matching bag available too!
Once you discover YAA YAA LONDON, you won't want to buy jewellery from anywhere else. How stunning is this ring? The colour is so vivid, and there are lots of different stones available.
Velvet really comes into its own in the run-up to Christmas, and you needn't be afraid to mix and match textures. Ruth teamed hers with glittery shoes and a clutch bag, but leather, sequins and lace will all work just as well.
You can, of course, stick to elegant black velvet, but gem colours like ruby, amethyst, sapphire and emerald will really stand out from the crowd.
