What should I wear to a Christmas party?

A dress or co-ord with a bit of shine works well for most Christmas parties. Pair it with statement jewellery and shoes you can stand in, and add a blazer or a knit if you are heading out in the cold.

What is the best dress to wear to a Christmas party?

The best dress suits the setting and the way you will spend the evening. Satin and velvet read as festive, and deep green, black or burgundy look seasonal without needing a print. Choose a fabric you can wear for hours.

What should I wear to a work Christmas party?

Choose something polished but not too formal. A midi dress, sequin or velvet trousers with a fitted top, or a dress under a blazer all work well. If the party is in the afternoon, save the most dramatic jewellery for the evening.

How do I dress up for a Christmas party as a woman?

Start with one statement piece, such as a dress with texture or a bold earring, and keep everything else simple. Heeled boots or polished shoes finish the look, and a small bag keeps the evening practical.

Which Christmas party dress shape is the most flattering?

There is no single dress that suits everyone. A V-neck, an empire waist or a wrap dress tends to draw the eye upwards, and a slightly structured fabric skims rather than clings. Try a few shapes and choose the one that feels best to wear.

How do I choose the right size for a party dress?

Check the size guide on each product page. If you are between sizes, compare the measurements with a dress you already own. Pieces from independent labels can vary, so the product page is the best guide.

Christmas Party Outfits

Christmas parties ask for a little more than an everyday outfit. You want something festive that still works at the office do, the drinks with friends and the night out that runs late. This is the party edit: the dresses, trousers and jewellery we have in stock now.

The edit includes pieces from Queens of Archive, Rixo and By Alona, with statement heels from Esska and jewellery to finish. We buy in small batches, so when a piece sells, it does not come back.

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What to wear to a Christmas party

A Christmas party is one of the few occasions where the dress code is loose but the expectations are high. It might be the office do on a Thursday afternoon, a drinks party with old friends, or a night out that starts in a bar and ends somewhere much later. The best outfits for all of these do the same job: festive enough to feel like the season, but easy enough to wear all evening.

For most people that means a dress or a co-ord, a piece of jewellery with a bit of shine, and shoes you can dance in. Velvet, satin and textured fabrics all read as seasonal without anything printed on them, and a plain black or deep green dress will look right in almost any room.

Dresses for a Christmas party

Dresses are the most popular choice for a party, and they are where we see the most variety. Our current edit includes pieces from Rixo, known for feminine cuts and bold prints, and from Queens of Archive, including the Albertine Maxi Dress and the Pearl Mini Dress for a more dressed-up night. Never Fully Dressed's Black Star Devore Felicity Dress is a simpler option that still looks festive.

Think about the length of the evening before you buy. Satin and crepe look sharp after dark but can feel less forgiving over a long day. Velvet is warm, which is a plus in December, though it can feel heavy after a few hours.

Trousers and co-ords

If dresses are not your thing, a pair of sequin or velvet trousers with a fitted top or a blazer makes a strong party outfit. The Black Sequin Naomi Trouser and the Burgundy Velvet Trousers from Never Fully Dressed both suit an evening out. Keep the top simple, as the trousers do most of the work, and finish with heels or a sleek boot.

Blazers and layers

A blazer over a slip dress or a fitted top is one of the easiest ways to get a party look that works at the office and afterwards. The Edie Classic Gabardine Blazer from DAY Birger et Mikkelsen is a tailored option in black, and a good jacket is also the piece you will be glad of on the walk to the taxi.

Jewellery to finish

Jewellery does a lot of the festive work. Talis Chains' New York Necklace Long in gold and the Flower Pendant Necklace in white crystal are the statement pieces here. By Alona adds a more considered note with the Celestine Necklace in silver and the Bernadette Necklace in Tigers Eye, and Orelia's LUXE Interlocking Ring and Semi-Precious Green Jade Micro Hoop Earrings are easy additions. Gold suits most dress colours, and a single statement earring is often enough. Explore the full jewellery edit to find something that matches your outfit.

Footwear for the evening

Think about the venue before you choose shoes. A heeled boot works with a dress in December and is far easier on cold walks than a strappy sandal. For a longer night, a block heel is more comfortable than a stiletto. Esska has the heels for the season, including the Charlie Mid Heel T-Bar Sandal in Metallic Black and the Venice High Heel Shoe in Onyx.

Shopping the edit

Stock changes quickly. We buy in small batches from independent labels, so the pieces on this page are the ones we have now. When a piece sells, it does not come back, so it is worth a look early. You can see everything currently in stock on our dresses page.