So you’re all set to let your hair down with people you love at the Christmas party. But have you thought about the outfit? Let us tell you, there isn’t just one party that you’ll have to attend. From company gatherings to family parties, each of the occasion requires an outfit. However, the hunt for a perfect Christmas party dress takes up a lot of time, which isn’t the best of thing as most of us stay extremely busy at this time of the year, either decorating the house, planning the menu or shopping for the gifts. Hence, a little inspiration can help you in the long run. Below we’ve listed a few ideas to help you decide what to wear to a Christmas party. So stay tuned!
What To Wear To A Christmas Party
For The Office Christmas Party:
Selecting an outfit for the office Christmas party can be quite tricky. You want to respect the official atmosphere without making any fashion faux pas. Below are some office Christmas party outfit ideas that will help you shine while keeping it sophisticated and classy.
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Be The Show Stopper:
If you want to be the center of attention in your Christmas party, we’d suggest you make a grand entrance in this floor length, soft gold and black dresses. The low cut V back will make you show off a little bit skin, without making it look over the top.
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Velvet Jumpsuit:
If you wish to go for a restricted and elegant look this Christmas, this velvet jumpsuit from NEXT would be perfect for you. The trouser cut and loose sleeves will keep you relaxed throughout the evening. And the velvet will keep you warm and fuzzy in the cold weather.
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Sophisticated Blazer Outfit:
If you want to keep the air of professionalism right about you while enjoying a couple of glasses, you can go dressed in the red velvet blazer suit. It won’t just glam you up enough for a Christmas party, but will even keep you smart and sophisticated, just like you want to look at an office Christmas party.
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A Red Dress:
If you want to be the last one standing at the end of the Christmas party night, you’ll need to wear an outfit that won’t just make you look great, but even enable you to move in and out freely. We think this festive, red colored dress with full skirt would be perfect for you.
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A Sequined Dress:
Become the best dressed female in your office party with this incredible flapper dress with light reflecting sequins. This glittering, sequined dresses totally oozes classic style with Art Deco inspired patterns. The V-neck line and short sleeves make it quite suitable for work too.
For Christmas House Party:
Christmas house parties are easiest to dress for and gives ample room for being creative. If you’re wearing a flashy pant, you can pair it with a muted top and a sequined top would look best with plain black denims. Below are some ideas for your reference.
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Tulle Skirt With Shirt:
A tulle skirt with plead shirt would make a perfect dress for a Christmas brunch party, especially if you’re going to a country themed Christmas party or if you reside in a countryside. A tulle skirt would exude effortless and uber cool style of the southerners. It will exude your individuality and attitude in the best way possible.
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A Red Dress For Christmas House Party:
During the holidays, you can never really go wrong with a little red dress, whether it’s with sequins or without sequins. A plain red Christmas dress would be best for a house Christmas party. If things feel a bit dull, you can pair the dress with bedazzled shoes. A metallic pouch would make a great accessory and the black blazer will keep you warm.
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Sequined Trouser And Simple Top:
If you want to go the sequins way, do something unexpected like teaming a minimal blouse and jacket with sequined pants. Velvet slippers and dangly earrings will keep you both comfortable and laid back.
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Leather Skirt With Hoodie:
If you don’t want to dress in the typical Christmassy way, you can dress up in a simple patent leather skirt and a fashion hoodie. Team the look with fun accessories like an orange fur mini bag, pointed toe heels with faux cherries and a statement earring.
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Chic And Casual:
Keep is cool, classy and stylish for the Christmas house party by wearing high waisted cotton pants with a cropped top. You can accessorize the look with causal pieces like sliders and a raffia bag.
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For Christmas Lunch:
There could be no better look than this for Christmas lunch party. You can wear a mid-length cotton skirt with white or neutral colored blouse and a statement bag in red. Strappy black flats would look amazing with the look. And don’t forget to carry your sunglasses.
Outfits for Christmas Eve Party:
Christmas eve parties or gala parties are highly fancy, so you must dress up appropriately for it. Long gown or dresses look amazing. Or you can go with the flattering pleated skirt or classy jumpsuit. Take a look at our favorite Christmas eve party outfits below.
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Pleated Skirt:
Apart from red and gold, if something that screams Christmas in terms of clothing in metallic. Pleated metallic skirts have been a rage this season, hence a pleated metallic skirt paired with a blouse, which complements the skirt would make you stand out. Faux fur, tall boots and sparkling earrings would make perfect accompaniments to this dress.
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A Little Black Dress:
An off shoulder little black dress with statement earrings and vibrant heels would make a festive and trendy look for the party. A black clutch would pair really well, but if you want, you can even go with a metallic clutch. And don’t forget to carry your favorite fragrance.
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A Classy Lace Top And Skirt:
A classy lace top with plain or pleated skirt would make an excellent outfit for a Christmas evening party. Pair it with metallic clutch or red clutch and purse You can give the heavy necklace and statement earrings a miss because the outfit will look great on its own. Simple studs would look great with this ensemble.
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Marchesa:
This absolutely stunning, embellished and tasseled dress will definitely turn the heads of every onlooker at the Christmas party. We particularly loved the color of this outfit. It’s look festive without going over the top. Black earrings and shoes would go best with this dress.
Accessories To Wear It For A Christmas Party:
Christmas is all about sparkles and colors and it makes more than sense your accessories should also be glistening and stunning. You can either go for gold, silver or pearls if you’re opting for a traditional look, or wear a statement necklace, chunky bracelet or statement earrings in amethyst, green and red if you want to go for a bold appearance.
Since clutches are a major hit this season, and you can go as elaborate and as colorful as you want, they’ll make a wonderful addition to your Christmas ensemble. Pair a sequined clutch with a necklace or a cocktail ring if you are planning to wear your hair down.
Statement chandelier earrings, satin clutches and wrist cuff work best if your blouse has an open back or if you are planning to wear your hair up. A wide statement necklace looks great with a dress or top with a deep neckline.
If you want to recreate a vintage look, small rhinestone earrings, an antique look or an oversized boot would word wonders. You can even pick matching vintage jewelries, such as necklace, bracelet and earrings.
Boys can accessorize their look with gold, silver, dark green or red colored cufflinks to give a festive look. Below are some accessory ideas for you.
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Red Hoop And Tassel Earrings:
This red hoop and tassel earrings would team perfectly with your dress. It’s festive, elaborate would pair amazingly with a maxi dress.
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Shimmery Boots:
Christmas also gives you a perfect opportunity to wear blingy shoes, especially boots, which are absolutely must during winters. We’d suggest you pair sequined boots with a plain, LBD. It will stand out.
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Fur Scarf:
Besides velvet, fur is also a sure bet for the holiday season. And it’s pretty popular right now, so you can easily find something furry and beautiful that suits your dress. We found this colorful scarf, which you can pair with neutral colored dresses or pants. You can coordinate the look with colorful earrings.
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Leather Jacket:
While any kind of jacket is absolutely necessary during winters, leather jacket, particularly, has its own panache. It’s versatile and goes with almost everything, be it dresses, skirt or denims. We particularly would want you to pair your leather jacket with a pastel skirt and blouse. It will create a slimming line. And don’t forget the boots.
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Leaf Cuffs:
Leaves may be associated with fall, but this cuff would suit your Christmas outfit the most. It has the perfect shine with the right amount of black in it. You can team it with your little black or red dress.
What do you think about our ideas for what to wear to a Christmas party? Which of these Christmas outfits did you like the most? Let us know by commenting below.
