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M&S's 2023 Christmas advert is filled with famous faces and standout partywear

You can now shop all the items from the advert, here are the pieces we think will sell out first.

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This year's fashion collection from M&S is miles above the rest. (Marks & Spencer / Yahoo Life UK)

Kicking off the festive season in style, Marks & Spencer has just dropped its hotly-anticipated fashion and home advert for Christmas, and it's filled with an all-star cast.

Featuring the likes of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Hannah Waddingham, Tan France and Zawe Ashton, it focuses on celebrating the "honest truths" of Christmas (although the messaging seems to have a struck a nerve with some people). And in doing so, spotlights some standout partywear pieces from the high street store's new collection.

From midi dresses dripping in sequins to velvet blazers and glittery bags, M&S is no-doubt proving to be this year's one-stop shop for all things glitz and glam.

In the ad, singer and podcast host, Sophie Ellis-Bextor can be seen wearing M&S's Jacquard Round Neck Mini Shift Dress (£49.50) — a gorgeous black dress designed with short balloon sleeves and flattering mini-length skirt complete with a striking but comfortable silhouette. The perfect statement piece for Christmas Day.

Meanwhile, Hannah Waddingham sports a black midi (£59) covered in shimmering sequins from head-to-toe and teams it with a pair of strappy stiletto heel sandals (£39.50) that are embellished with little diamantés.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor stuns in this jacquard mini — perfect with a red lip for Christmas. (Marks & Spencer)

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Get glam this Christmas with Hannah Waddingham's choice in a sequin midi dress. (Marks & Spencer)
Get glam this Christmas with Hannah Waddingham's choice in a sequin midi dress. (Marks & Spencer)

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While a black dress is usually the most popular option when it comes to party season. If you want to stand out from the crowd, M&S has released a slew of very on-trend metallic silver pieces.

Actress, Zawe Ashton, is seen in the ad wearing an elegant metallic midi number with a flattering ruched detailing (£49.50), which is bound to get you a compliment or two.

Simple and sparkly, we're obsessed with this pick worn by Zawe Ashton. (Marks & Spencer)
Simple and sparkly, we're obsessed with this pick worn by Zawe Ashton. (Marks & Spencer)

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Lastly, Queer Eye's Tan France looks very dapper in the ad, dressed in a luxe velvet blazer (£130) from M&S's Autograph range, together with a complimentary cotton dinner shirt (£45), a pair of black tuxedo trousers (£40) and textured silk bow tie (£15). Talk about smart?

It's safe to say that M&S has pulled out all the stops this year.

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Velvet is in for Christmas! (Marks & Spencer)

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10 more M&S party picks we're loving

Sequin Elasticated Waist Wide Leg Trousers | £55 from Marks & Spencer

Satin Round Neck Midi Waisted Dress | £49.50 from Marks & Spencer

Velvet Elasticated Waist Wide Leg Trousers | £39.50 from Marks & Spencer

Puff Sleeve Knee Length Shift Dress | £35 from Marks & Spencer

Sequin Embellished Collared Shirt | £49.50 from Marks & Spencer

Sequin Midaxi Slip Skirt | £45 from Marks & Spencer

Sequin V-Neck Midaxi Cami Dress | £69 from Marks & Spencer

Sparkly Round Neck Midi Column Dress | £39.50 from Marks & Spencer

Velvet V-Neck Belted 3/4 Sleeve Jumpsuit | £55 from Marks & Spencer

Sparkly Ribbed V-Neck Knitted Top | £22.50 from Marks & Spencer