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 we’re bringing you these ideas so you can plan 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 can be adapted and you can mix and match to create as many, or as few, outfits as you need during the day.
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.
We love the satin pajamas (below) as they feature festive red, but they aren’t so “Christmassy” that you can’t wear them throughout the year. Add a cozy robe and fluffy slippers, and you’re ready to start the gift-giving.
UGG Marlow Double-Face Fleece Robe – Averie Sleep Margot Long Pajama Set – UGG Scuffette II Mirror Ball
Sheree @shesheshow above opts for a beautiful pair of red satin pajamas.
She is wearing a satin top and pants from Soma.
Christmas lunch
Stay in your pajamas for Christmas lunch too if you want to. We 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.
FRAME Ruffle Silk Shirt – Joe’s Jeans The Provocateur HIgh-Rise Stretch Bootcut Jeans – COACH Nomad Leather Tote Bag – COS Leather Loafers – Jenny Bird Lyra Huggie Drop Earrings
Shauna @chicover50 (read her style interview here) above chooses a glamorous top and easy-to-wear print pants.
Get her look with this similar top (another option here), printed pants (another option here), sandals and earrings.
It’s likely that the focus will be on your top half if you are sitting down for lunch, so make sure your shirt or blouse is the star of the show. Add flat shoes or low heels if you’re likely to be the one serving Christmas lunch.
Misook Textural Striped Wrap Cardigan – Vilebrequin Fondoir Blurred Floral Cotton-SIlk Button-Front Shirt – Chiara Boni La Petite Robe Lener Jean Print Wide-Leg Pants – Franco Sarto Waxton Ankle Boot – COACH Nomad Leather Tote Bag – Jenny Bird Lyra Huggie Drop Earrings
Or, if you want to dress up, then choose a vibrant dress. To keep your dress cool weather-ready (unless Christmas is warm where you are of course), add boots. You can always top your dress with a blazer or cardigan.
Karen Millen Tailored Satin Back Crepe Ruched Front Midi Dress – Lauren Ralph Lauren Caelynn II Boots – JW PEI Lily Faux Leather Shoulder Bag – Oscar de la Renta Crystal Flower Double-Drop Earrings
Cathy @themiddlepageblog (read her style interview here) above
She is wearing a printed top from Ulla Johnson and a blazer from ME+EM. Check out this similar pair of pants, bag and loafers to complete the look.
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 or a long shirt, a warm jacket and walking boots. If you’ve worn a sweater for Christmas lunch, just swap your coat and boots and you’re good to go.
Mango Handmade Oversized Wool Coat – Rails Hunter Check Shirt – PAIGE Constance Stretch Cotton Slim-Fit Pants – AllSaints Maeve Knee High Slip On Leather Boots – COACH Nomad Leather Tote Bag – Jenny Bird Lyra Huggie Drop Earrings
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, 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 midi dress (below) has an asymmetric neckline which adds interest. You can wear with tights and boots for winter. Then, keep it for the summer season when you can wear it with gold heeled sandals.
Mango Handmade Oversized Wool Coat – Line & Dot Sylvie One-Shoulder Sweater Dress – Lauren Ralph Lauren Caelynn II Boots – Tory Burch Small Kira Chevron Convertible Shoulder Bag – Oscar de la Renta Crystal Flower Double-Drop Earrings
Angela @angelamashelle (read her style interview here) below chooses a red dress that would be perfect for the festive season.
Recreate her outfit with this similar dress (another option here), pumps and handbag.
If you’re more of a pants than dresses person, you can get a similar look with a red jumpsuit.
J.Crew Oversized Cashmere Wrap – Misook Tie-Neck Long-Sleeve Jumpsuit – Donald Pliner Suzette Pump – Tory Burch Small Kira Chevron Convertible Shoulder Bag – Oscar de la Renta Crystal Flower Double-Drop 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. To add a more casual element, team with a sweater.
J.Crew Cashmere Sweater – Alice + Olivia Lara Mid-Rise Sequin Flare Pants – Donald Pliner Suzette Pump – Tory Burch Small Kira Chevron Convertible Shoulder Bag – Jenny Bird Lyra Huggie Drop Earrings
Nikki @midlifechic above wears her statement skirt with a red sweater.
Steal her look with this similar sweater, skirt (other options here and here), pumps 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.
Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Ultra Lite® Open-Front Blanket Wrap – Cozy Earth Ultrasoft Short Sleeve Pajama Top – Barefoot Dreams The Cozy Chic Ultra Light Pants – UGG Scuffette II Mirror Ball
Adaline @sdmomstyles above chooses neutral lougewear and makes sure to keep her feet warm.
She is wearing a lounge set and a pair of socks from Amazon.
Below, you can see the outfits from above together in one capsule. There are lots of ways to mix and match for Christmas Day itself, and then to create lots of festive outfits for when Christmas is over.
Christmas capsule wardrobe
shop the best pieces to wear on Christmas day here:
Previous Christmas Day capsules
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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My discussion group’s longtime leader will host a holiday potluck party in her gloriously-decorated home right before Christmas, but none of the group are what you’d call stylish people. They are more the ugly Christmas sweater crowd, so I’ve decided to wear some red plaid pajamas as if it were a gorgeous silk lounge ensemble that some of the society pages crowd sometimes sports at swanky parties. I plan to dress it up wear spike-heeled suede booties and, after the appetizer happy hour, I will take off the pajama top to reveal a charming little black sequin-studded mid-century cardigan bought long ago in a vintage boutique. Underneath all that, I will, of course, have proper underthings (Spanks tights, an old-fashioned pants slip, etc.). For me this will be a way to combine a bit of glamour with the jokey, who-cares-about-fashion vibe of everyone else.
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?”