Packed with joyous events, the holiday season is the perfect time of year to up the ante with your wardrobe choices: think velvet, sequins and satin. When it comes to Christmas outfits, you've got lots of options—and many patterns, fabrics and colors to choose from.
1. Christmas Parties
If you're headed to a big Christmas party, then this is your time to shine—literally. Show off your festive spirit with a sequined dress or metallic top that captures the sparkle of holiday lights and shows off the twinkle in your eyes.
2. Work Christmas Parties
When you're deciding what to wear to a work Christmas party, professionalism is key. There are plenty of office-appropriate Christmas party outfits. Swap out your neutral tones for red or green. Or try a festive plaid jacket or dress that adds some holiday cheer to your ensemble.
3. Christmas Dinners
When you're gathering with your dearest family and friends, you should be comfortable enough to linger over dinner and late into the evening. But you also want to dress up for the special occasion. Velvet pieces and oversized sweater dresses look stylish and provide plenty of give, so you can eat up at the Christmas feast.
4. Family Photos
How do you take a family holiday photo that will stand the test of time? Matching outfits are common, but for a more modern take, coordinate with a color or style that feels cohesive but isn't too matchy-matchy.
5. Opening Gifts
Christmas morning is all about being casual and cozy. Feel especially festive? Go for a pair of holiday pajamas. Want a more elevated style? Cashmere loungewear is both elegant and oh so comfortable
6. Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve celebrations vary widely, from large parties to intimate dinners. Consider the event when choosing your Christmas Eve outfit, but no matter how big the celebration, festive colors like red and green are always a great way to add a dash of holiday cheer.
7. Christmas Day
Like Christmas Eve celebrations, Christmas Day parties run the gamut from casual to formal. For many, Christmas Day is a wonderful time for relaxing. After a morning of exchanging gifts, it's lovely to snuggle up in a comfortable outfit and spend some quality time with your family and friends.
8. Casual Christmas Outfit Ideas
Casual Christmas outfits can be just as fun as more formal attire. A soft sweater and your favorite pair of jeans is a classic pairing.
9. Dressy Christmas Outfit Ideas
Formal events abound during the Christmas season, from weddings to elegant dinner parties. You can't go wrong with a classic black dress topped with festive accessories or a fitted sweater and pants.
10. Christmas Colors To Wear
We all know that red and green are the standard Christmas colors. Feel free to play around with the different shades in those color families. Not a fan of fire-engine red? Try a deep burgundy. Do you find emerald green unflattering? Consider a sage green instead.
11. Accessories To Wear
Christmas outfits are all about sparkle, and gemstones are the perfect way to add that celebratory twinkle to your look.
For those who love fashion, dressing for the holidays is so much more fun than any other time of year. Whether you're going casual, formal or somewhere in between, there are so many festive elements you can add to your outfits to make them perfect for any occasion.
