Planning your Christmas Day outfits can be tricky, particularly as you’re usually doing lots of different things. So, why limit yourself to just one look? That’s why I’ve teamed up with Nordstrom to bring you ideas on what to wear on Christmas Day.
From opening your presents, to eating lunch, walking off a few calories or watching a festive movie…
All the outfit ideas below are from Nordstrom means you get quality clothes at affordable rates.
Shauna @chicover50 (read her style interview here) above opts for a cobalt blue jumpsuit and snakeprint pumps that would be perfect for a Christmas lunch or party.
Recreate her outfit with this similar jumpsuit (another option here), pumps, necklace and earrings.
Christmas day outfits: Opening presents
When heading down to breakfast on Christmas morning, to open up your presents and watch loved ones open up their gifts, there’s really no need to get dressed yet…, particularly if you’re wearing a pair of stylish pajamas.
The Nordstrom silk pajamas (below) come in lots of shades, including this festive green.
Nordstrom Long Cashmere Robe – Nodstrom Classic Silk Pajamas – UGG Scuffette II Chunky Sequin Slipper
christmas lunch
Stay in your pajamas for Christmas lunch too if you want to. I won’t judge! But if you do want to get changed, either because you are heading out to eat or you have guests coming to you, you can wear your jeans if you want to. Team them with a dressy top for the perfect mix of casual and formal.
Theory Twist Silk Blouse – Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution High Waist Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans – COACH Jade Logo Knit Pointed Toe Bootie – Marc Jacobs The Director Faux Leather Tote – Madewell Two-Piece Darkstone Layered Necklace
Sylvia @sylviacolella (read her style interview here) below wears a classic outfit of a white shirt and jeans. If you want to dress your outfit up more, you could add a blazer.
Get her look with this similar shirt, jeans, pumps (another option here), bag, belt and sunglasses.
Or, you could opt for a cozy sweater with your jeans. Elevate your look with a smart coat and heeled booties.
Karl Lagerfeld Paris Belted Wool Blend Patch Pocket Coat – Eleven Six Ali Turtleneck Alpaca Blend Sweater – VERO MODA Coated Flare Jeans – Franco Sarto Waxton Chelsea Boot – Cult Gaia Square Silk Scarf – Ettika Mara Hoop Earrings
If you prefer pants, you could opt for a skinny or wide style? Adding an embellished top works well as it’s likely that the focus will be on your top half if you are sitting down for lunch.
River Island Hybrid Embellished Crop Sweater & Button-Up Shirt – AG Farrah High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans – Olga Berg Natasha Mesh Clutch – COACH Jade Logo Knit Pointed Toe Bootie – Ettika Mara Hoop Earrings
Susanne @textelle (read her style interview here) above shows how you could wear pale shades for winter. She adds some pops of festive red.
Steal her look with this similar sweater, pants, handbag, sneakers and sunglasses.
christmas day walk
Once you’ve finished your Christmas meal, you may want to head out to walk off a few calories, and enjoy some fresh air. Opt for cozy, comfy, stylish knitwear, a warm jacket and walking boots. If you’ve worn your sweater for Christmas lunch, just swap your coat and boots and you’re good to go.
Sam Edelman Water Repellent Puffer Coat with Removable Faux Fur Collar – Eleven Six Ali Turtleneck Alpaca Blend Sweater – Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution High Waist Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans – SOREL Brex™ Lace-Up Waterproof Bootie – Longchamp Le Pliage Backpack – C.C Cable Knit Pom Fleece Lined Beanie
Greetje @no_fear_of_fashion (read her style interview here) above adds a gilet over her striped top for warmth.
Check out this similar striped top, puffer vest (another option here), jeans, booties, handbag (another option here) and earrings.
christmas day outfits: dinner
It may be that you are heading out for a more formal festive meal. In which case, you can definitely enjoy getting dressed up for the occasion. The print dress (below) has ruching down the center which adds interest. You can wear with tights and boots for winter. Then, keep it for the summer season when you can wear with sandals and a floppy hat.
Veronica Beard Mesika Long Sleeve Stretch Silk Midi Shirtdress – Vionic Isadora Sandal – Tory Burch T Monogram Embossed Metallic Bucket Bag – Nina Large Disc Earrings
Or, how about a pair of statement pants?
The festive season is always a good time to wear sequins, like the sequin pants (below). To add even more glamour, you could choose metallic accessories.
Reiss Amber Double Breasted Wool Blend Jacket – Faherty Genevieve Velvet Button-Up Shirt – Anne Klein Linear Shine Sequin Wide Leg Pants – Tory Burch T Monogram Embossed Metallic Bucket Bag – Nina Large Disc Earrings
If you prefer a skirt, you could opt for an embellished skirt. If you want extra warmth, you could add the blazer above or a cardigan.
Careste Eva Sleeveless Silk Top – Anne Klein Leaf Sequin Midi Skirt – Olga Berg Natasha Mesh Clutch – J.Renée Taveta Slingback Pump – BaubleBar Asymmetric Statement Collar Necklace
Kim @kimair (read her style interview here) above wears a moto jacket over her maxi dress. Depending on the weather where you are, you could add tights and boots.
Recreate her outfit with this similar top, jacket, skirt, sandals, handbag and earrings.
lounging
Back home after a long day? Then you’ll want to wear something comfortable. Perhaps you’re enjoying your new gifts, watching a movie, or reading a book with your favorite tipple in front of the fire. The loungewear (below) is versatile no matter how you spend the rest of Christmas day.
You could wear the red sweater (below) with daywear, such as the sequin skirt or wide pants I’ve already shown you, or with lounge pants.
Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite® Long Cardigan – Nordstrom Mock Neck Rib Trim Sweater – Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite® High Waist Lounge Pants – UGG Scuffette II Chunky Sequin Slipper
Below, you can see the outfits from above together in one capsule. There are lots of ways to mix and match and create lots of festive outfits for when Christmas is over. For example, you could wear the green sweater with the sequin skirt or pants, or the blazer with your jeans.
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Previous Christmas Day capsule
Below is a previous Christmas Day capsule. While past season, it will still give you inspiration.
How will you be spending your Christmas Day? What will your Christmas Day outfits be? Let us know in the comments below.
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Never thought this outfit would be for Christmas day, but I am often surprised about comments on my outfits haha.
Greetje
PS thanks for featuring me.
I live in Singapore and as you know its very warm here, Can you please do a “What to wear for hotter climates for Christmas Day?”