18 Dec 7 Failsafe Christmas Day Outfit Ideas You Can Rely on This Year & Next
What to wear on Christmas day is a very important question. Especially if you are anything like me and rely on obtaining a LOT of joy from this gem of a winter day. The excitement starts in November once winter fully sets in and Halloween fever is over, and by this point in December is honestly highly distracting. With all the Christmas day planning, of course thoughts turn to Christmas day outfit ideas. A day when you want to honour the occasion with something a little bit festive, a little bit fancy, and mostly family-friendly. Plus your chosen Christmas day outfit needs to be a multi-tasker, fit for brunching, lunching, and lounging alike with the potential for a spontaneous post-roast walk.
Your chosen Christmas day outfit has a lot to live up to. And of course, there will be pictures, many pictures of the day. If you’re in need of inspiration, these 7 failsafe Christmas day outfit ideas can be relied on every year without fail, and most probably composed from items you already own. But if not, we have some Christmas-ready corkers for you. Happy Christmas day outfit planning.
Fancy Pyjamas
Like pyjamas, but fancier. The perfect solution to a day spent lounging and eating inordinate amounts of food. Just add jewels to take things up a notch.
Arket’s midnight blue velvet shirt and coordinating velvet trousers are a dreamy option for luxe lounging.
Sleeper’s nightwear-turned-partywear is a classic Christmas day option.
Chocolate brown everything. Pair this velvet pyjama top with the coordinating wide leg pants and gold jewellery and mix and match for the rest of the season.
La DoubleJ Herald silk pajama pants, £410
Waiting patiently for the coordinating shirt to hit down…
Party Skirt + Comfy Knit
Forget about party dresses, there are so many good party skirts around right now and paired with a cosy knit, you will be comfy yet nicely put together for a day of celebrating and lounging. Opt for slinky, sheer and/or embellished with a contrasting textured knit to make it feel special yet cosy.
This skirt is so timeless, whilst hitting on so many trends at once. Its so pretty in wintery cream paired with a low key black knit and boots.
This sequinned mesh skirt paired with the tonal mohair knit is perfection.
Burgundy is an apt choice for the festive season day and this satin slip and merino cardigan make a perfect Christmas combo.
For sure, you can wear sequins all year, but we are still going to take every opportunity come Christmas. Pair with a contrasting fluffy knit.
Red Dress
The perfect balance between cosy and statement, with a festive feel of course. Plus a red knit dress is a quick and easy way to tap into the red trend and stay warm all winter.
So cosy but striking in bright red.
If you aren’t into all out red, plump for burgundy.
This stunning red cashmere maxi dress looks so cosy.
The edges on this dress are so cute.
The sleeves…
Elevated Festive Knit
These elevated knits are a touch festive and incredibly chic all at once.
Fair Isle knits are the classic that is also trending hard.
This gorgeous knit comes in red or black.
This elevated Merino tie neck jumper comes in 3 colours.
Brown and red is this season hottest colour combo.
In black or grey, this mohair knit is subtly festive.
Perfect for everyday too.
Cosy Velvet
Everyone has velvet in their wardrobes and whilst you could technically wear it any time of year, this cosy but luxurious fabric is really at home in autumn/winter. Velvet in all forms comes into its own for Christmas celebrations every year without fail.
So gorgeous.
Velvet and bows make a great combination.
Could a trouser be more perfect for Christmas day?
Give your velvet a twist in leopard print.
This mahogany shirt and trousers set is perfect luxe lounging territory.
Low commitment, high impact.
A Pop of Silver
Lean into the silver trend for your pop of festive fun on Christmas day and you won’t regret it next season as metallics are going nowhere for spring/summer 2024.
A sparkly knit makes sense for so many occasions. Pair with jeans for the day, loose-tailored trousers, or a silky maxi for more glam.
M&S might not be the first place you think of for a good pair of silver jeans, but this wide-leg pair is a treat. They come in sizes 6-24 (petite, middle, and long-length options) and are selling at pace so don’t dilly-dally. I would add velvet Mary Jane ballet flats and a simple fluffy black knit for Christmas day. Another great easy option for winter night out dressing or just simply adding some pizazz to your casual looks. Good alternatives are these Mango foil jeans, or Reformation’s silver leather pants.
Add glamour to some loose luxe velvet pants, or even leggings with this sheer silver shirt. Just add a cami so you don’t shock your grandparents and silver earrings. The metallic black version is also very nice.
If you head out on Christmas day and can make your footwear the focal point, silver boots are a great choice to elevate your casual outfits. From the metallic silver finish to the pointed toe and kitten heel, these boots are ticking off a lot of boot trends. Arket’s silver booties are a more budget-friendly option.
This soft silvery grey velvet midi from COS is perfect low-key glam for Christmas day. It also comes in black.
Perfection.
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