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 bling to take things up a notch.
Arket’s black velvet shirt and coordinating velvet trousers are a fabulous option for luxe lounging. Just add jewellery to make your chic velvet ensemble fully occasion-ready.
Velvet always looks so delicious in midnight blue.
Sleeper’s nightwear-turned-partywear is a classic Christmas day option.
Such a gorgeous shade. Pair this velvet pyjama top with the coordinating wide leg pants and gold jewellery and mix and match for the rest of the season.
If you’re not into velvet opt for something silky and pair this shirt with the coordinating flowing pants and some sparkly accessories.
Slip Skirt + Cosy Knit
The age-old formula never fails. Comfy but put together, opt for slinky satins and contrasting textured knits to make it feel special for the big day.
Red just makes sense on so many levels right now. Pair Reformation’s Layla skirt with a tonal red knit for a festive look. & Other Stories turtleneck knit jumper is also a red knit winner.
Mix things up with Arket’s diagonal cut seam skirt in gunmetal grey. The matching flowy top is also so pretty.
Alternatively, pair with this gorgeous bow-back knit (also in cream) that will contrast fabulously with the sequin ballet flats and silky skirt.
Pair Reformation’s Bella silk slip skirt with this tonal cashmere turtleneck for a cosy but elevated look. & Other Stories gunmetal maxi slip is also worth a look.
A winner for every season, this Arket slip skirt will look subtly festive paired with their chenille knit.
Yes please. Currently a bargain in the Arket sale, you could even treat yourself to the matching trousers, or snap up the coordinating chenille scarf. Just add chic gold drop earrings.
Go for a contemporary twist with Raey’s fishtail silk-satin maxi slip skirt.
Then mix your textures with this boxy alpaca blend sweater from Toteme. Alternatively, I am a big fan of this Raey Geometric hand-knit Cashmere jumper, as well as this Raey Deep V-neck alpaca-blend jumper.
& Other Stories black satin maxi is another timeless option that comes in black, gunmetal grey, and red. It looks Christmas day-ready paired with a cosy knit and their satin bow pumps.
Red Knit 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.
Snap up & Other Stories luxe-looking alpaca and wool blend maxi at 25% off now.
This stunning red cashmere maxi dress looks so cosy.
Trust Reformation to turn up the sass with this rib knit midi dress.
The belt detail adds a little something to this cosy-looking jumper dress.
Perfect for a cosy but festive look on Christmas day.
Low Key Sequins
Everyone owns sequins and there is a very small window in which you really get to give them a good airing. Go for separates you can pair with a cosy knit or a cute dress you can pair with velvet ballerinas for a family and lounge-time-friendly vibe.
Arket’s chocolate brown sequinned pencil skirt is now on sale… pair it with the matching sequin blouse, or tonal knitwear for a more low-key take.
Like this JW Anderson textured tassel trimmed knit for example, which is currently 30% off and begging to be paired with sequins. Alternatively, a fluffy cream knit like this Arket textured Cream jumper would make a great option too.
Finish with gold earrings. These are so pretty.
This sequin dress has a silhouette that says dinner with the fam and big night out all at once. Just pair it with ballet flats for dressed-down vibes.
These Le Monde BerylMary Janes are just the ticket and back in stock.
Sequin trousers are a winner for glamorous Christmas day lounging and winter nights out alike.
Add a fluffy oversized jumper and tonal silver jewellery for the win. This & Other Stories Relaxed Knit V-Neck Jumper is also a great option.
These silver earrings are great for every occassion.
Fancy Festive Knit
These elevated knits are a touch festive and incredibly chic all at once.
Tap into the bow trend with this gorgeous cardigan which will have you so ready for SS24 too (cardigans and bows are both big news). The velvet bows add a festive touch to this already glorious chunky cropped knit. Bottega Veneta’s drop earrings add a little something too, as does the dreamy full skirt…
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Fair Isle knits are having a moment and they are the perfect amount of fashion festive. Just add some statement pearl earrings to this Khaite dream knit and silky tailored trousers. Mango also has a rather nice fair Isle knit in similarly earthy tones.
A sequin knit you can wear all day every day, just add denim or tailored trousers to elevate the look. These baggy jeans are still in stock in a few sizes.
A red knit is a cosy shortcut to feeling festive and bang-on trend for winter and next spring. If you don’t want to join the waitlist for your size In Reformation’s dreamy Clara Cashmere Crew Cardigan, & Other Stories red knit cardigan is also a great option.
A classy way to wear rhinestones and you don’t even need to think about jewellery. Feel free to add trousers, or not. And be speedy as it is already selling out in some sizes. & Other Stories embellished neck knit jumper has just gone into sale if you’re looking for another option…
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.
Elevated trousers are a no-brainer for winter nights out and velvet is the cosiest option of them all. Pair with a silky blouse, party top, or oversized knit depending on your Christmas day vibe.
This comes in festive red or timeless black and is currently on sale. Snap it up now and you will return to it every festive season.
Another pair of fabulous velvet trousers you can wear the whole winter season in black. Alternatively, turn things up in this Cabernet colour option.
This vintage look deep red velvet lace trim dress is a classic.
This is a great colour.
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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