The Christmas dinner can cause a significant headache, especially when the whole family gathers at your place. Christmas outfits can be equally problematic, often causing as much confusion as the question of which traditional dishes should appear on the table. How to dress for Christmas Eve in a family circle, what styles to choose for a company Christmas Eve party and what to avoid in a Christmas outfit?
Does something like a holiday dress code exist? Absolutely! Christmas outfits are subject to rules, just like any other outfit for special occasions. So, how should Christmas outfits be – sophisticated, refined and very elegant, or rather with a touch of originality and individual approach?
The answer is simple and lies somewhere in the middle. It is worth aiming for uniqueness, but in a way that does not exclude elegance and a good sense of the festive occasion.
What to Pay Attention to in a Christmas Eve Outfit?
So, what to bet on when preparing Christmas outfits? Firstly, avoid provocative clothing and an excessive amount of transparent elements, which can cause embarrassment at the family table. It is worth to follow the appropriate colour scheme, as it determines the character of the outfit. Are there any colours that are not suitable for Christmas Eve outfits? You should definitely be careful with colours that are in the neon palette. Bright shades are associated either with sports or with clubbing, and both these associations do not fit into the atmosphere and festive character of Christmas. Acidic lemon, bright yellow, or hot pink are very trendy colours, but they should be reserved for more casual occasions.
Products in the Vitkac store:
Dolce & Gabbana
Skirt with detachable chemise
MSGM
Woven sweater
See By Chloé
Ribbed sweater with slits
How to Dress for Christmas Eve and Which Colours to Choose? The Christmas colour scheme is mainly darker shades of green, red in all its forms, gold and silver. These four colours are undoubtedly the best colour proposals for Christmas outfits. However, be careful not to combine these colours in one outfit. The result? You may accidentally evoke quite explicit associations with a Christmas tree or ornate baubles. So it is worth betting on one of these four colours and make it the main accent of the outfit.
Christmas Outfits for Family Gatherings and Company Dinners
A red dress is definitely a successful choice for a Christmas outfit. It is elegant, expressive and allows you to emphasize your personality. At the same time, it is not pretentious and perfectly fits into the festive atmosphere of a family dinner or lunch. Red is a very elegant colour, especially when it comes in a darker, burgundy version. It is easy to match accessories to it, which can be both gold and silver. You can also safely choose a festive dress, with the addition of sequins, glitter, frills, Victorian decorations or other accessories that give it a very festive character. Christmas Eve outfits or Christmas lunch outfits do not follow classical rules. After all, this is a very special time of year.
Products in the Vitkac store:
Versace Jeans Couture
Vented dress
Isabel Marant
Puffed sleeve dress
Ganni
Long-sleeved openwork dress
Christmas Eve Company Outfit
What should the company's Christmas Eve outfits look like? Can you also allow yourself total madness in the form of a fancy dress here? Madness is not welcome here, but you should remember that this is still a company meeting, which always follows stricter rules than family gatherings.
Instead of a glittering red dress, choose, for example, a proposal from the brand Ulla Johnson - a dress in old gold shade with sequin decorations. It is a festive outfit, but not so much that it would stand out too much against others. Ulla Johnson knows how to take care of elegance, festive character and subtlety in one.
