What to Wear on Christmas Day
It may occur only once a year but if you’re worried about dressing for the occasion, Liberty is here with some sartorial guidance
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What to Wear on Christmas Day
It may occur only once a year but if you’re worried about dressing for the occasion, Liberty is here with some sartorial guidance
By: Team Liberty
If there’s one topic that dominates conversation at this time of year (at Liberty HQ, at least) it’s this: what to wear on Christmas Day. Do you make the 25th all about uninterrupted cosiness, lounging the day away in a laid-back outfit that’ll let you drift from sofa to dinner table in complete comfort? Perhaps being kitchen-appropriate (no wafty sleeves) is something you have to consider for your Christmas Day outfit? Or maybe you live for the glamour and see Christmas Day as the ultimate opportunity to dress to the nines?
Whatever your ideal day, we've rounded up four approaches you could take to Christmas Day dressing. The only question is... which will you choose?
“Festive-but-Chic”
Introducing: the classy way to look Christmassy. Sharp tailoring is a failsafe solution to bring a sophisticated spin to your Christmas Day looks, and what could be better than a seasonal splash of ruby red.
Opt for a crisp silhouette, then add delicate jewels (pearls will pop against the red) and a hint of daring texture – a sheer knit, perhaps – to keep your outfit from leaning too far into Father Christmas territory.
Vivienne Westwood
Silver-Tone Three Row Pearl Bas Relief Choker Necklace
The Cosy Option
If you’d rather spend your entire day in pyjamas, but still want a touch of decorum: look to cosy textures and snug oversized silhouettes to deliver comfort and joy to your Christmas Day outfit. Pair a chunky jumper or jacket with tailored trousers, and you’ll have yourself the perfect festive take on “smart casual”.
Alternatively, indulge in your PJ-day the Liberty way, by opting for a pair of Liberty print pyjamas, in sumptuous silk or lightweight cotton. They’re so elegant no-one will bat an eyelid if you wear them to the dinner table.
Isabel Marant Étoile
Ferida Zebra Print Wool-Blend Jacket
All Out Glam
Frankly, if you can’t go all out on Christmas Day, when can you? Here at Liberty were very much in favour of taking any opportunity to dazzle via your sartorial choices, and the festive season is no exception.
Red remains the colour of the season, so a Christmas Day dress in red is a natural option, but classic black numbers, bold prints and exuberant outlines are all big news in this year’s selection of party trends.
Our tip for Christmas 2024: opera gloves. This oh-so-chic addition to your accessories edit simply oozes glamour.
Significant Other
Danika Emerald Off-Shoulder Dress
Liberty
9ct Gold Ianthe Star Luxury Diamond Band Ring
The Snow Queen
It’s easy to make a beeline for reds, golds and sparkles during the festive season, but for an alternative aesthetic: consider the minimalist impact of all white.
Granted, you’ll need to be careful around any red wine, but the payoff of a sophisticated all white look is too good to ignore.
Ensure your ensemble is as sleek as they come by choosing oversized shapes and relaxed tailored details. With a hint of sparkle in your jewellery for that festive flourish.
The Modern Traditionalist
Sweater vests, patterned knits and a pair of slippers (or, slipper-like) footwear will make Christmas Day a cosy affair: while still retaining a sense of occasion.
Refined tailoring from names such as Paul Smith or Percival will ensure an impeccable finish, with a life in your wardrobe for years, or decades, to come.
