We all know that the holiday season means the return of the good old ugly Christmas sweater. You know the ones...liberal use of red and green, comically large depictions of snowmen, reindeer, and Christmas trees, and any sort of pom-pom or felt applique - yeah, all that good stuff.

Ugly Christmas sweater parties are an actual thing, and to be honest they are a lot more fun than a classy, sophisticated party. Here are 6 ugly Christmas sweaters that will make you LOL.

This catwalk favourite is now huge on the high street and it even has the royal seal of approval with Kate Middleton spotted in the trend. So here’s how to wear this season’s must-have piece…

Somewhere between the midi and the maxi skirt is the ‘midaxi.’ Confused? Don’t be. A midaxi is the kind of skirt that falls significantly below the knee but definitely isn’t really long enough to be categorised as a maxi, hence the portmanteau.

The Duchess of Cambridge looked suitably festive hosting a Christmas party at Kensington Palace with Prince William, choosing a bright red tartan skirt that she teamed with a black cashmere cardigan and black suede boots.

Adding to the winter wonderland feel, the Kate and Wills were met with a flurry of fake snow on arrival at the event, which was held for families and children of RAF personnel serving in Cyprus.

We can always count on Queen Rania for style inspiration, and since the weather has turned here in Dubai we can’t wait to embrace winter dressing –even if it’s just for today!

For Princess Salma’s graduation from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Queen Rania wore a 'farwa' from luxury Saudi label Abadia. The ethical brand is known for fusing modern design with traditional craftsmanship, as Queen Rania’s white sheepskin coat was sleek, yet timeless.

Winter in Dubai is awesome because even though it's cold, you don't need to layer up. Winter fashion here is more of a style statement than a practical need to stay warm which is what makes off-the-shoulder sweaters perfect for winter in Dubai.

Here are 7 off-the-shoulder sweaters we are currently crushing on.

Mermaids are totally having a moment right now. The internet's latest obsession is mermaid tail blankets. Seriously, These blankets are ALL over Instagram.

It is finally starting to cool down in Dubai and you know what that means...it's time to take your wardrobe from summer to winter (hello, boots, scarves and jackets!). If you have only started putting your winter wardrobe together, start off with versatile pieces that keep you warm, but can be dressed up or down.

To make sure you stay warm yet stylish all winter long, below are 8 staple pieces that you can shop from the comfort of your home at www.maxfashion.com

Christmas is only a few weeks away and if you are like us you're probably planning a lazy family gathering at home. Here's what to wear at said gathering.

Tights are a winter staple that allow you to wear short dresses and skirts in the winter. It takes a bit of effort to make tights look effortlessly chic - here are some do's and don't's when wearing tights.

Here's our roundup of the 5 edgiest jackets you can shop right now: