As the weather drops and we pull into those shorter autumn days, it’s time to start thinking about outfits for the work Christmas party. When it comes to Christmas, the further ahead of time you can plan things such as this, the less stress you can expect in December!
Besides, planning the perfect outfit can be a very satisfying pastime.
First impressions matter. This may be your first Christmas with the company, or it may be somewhere that you’ve worked for a while but only on a hybrid basis (as 83% of employees now do).
Here are a few ideas to inspire your next Christmas party look.
Sequins and sparkle
There’s an unspoken rule that Christmas party looks should have a festive flavour to them. Whether you sport a dress, jumpsuit, or trouser suit this year, finding something with a bit of sparkly glam shouldn’t be hard! From September onwards, shops start stocking up on glitzy Christmas occasion wear.
Consider an outfit with a few sparkly features, such as sequins, in a colour you love. That could be gold, or cream with a hint of gold, silver, green, or red.
If you’re not vibing with any of those traditional Christmas shades, there’s no reason why you can’t push the boat out a bit. Why not try a bold cobalt blue or a sophisticated purple? And of course, the little black dress never fails to impress! As long as your look has a few sequins, some shiny accessories, or a satin sheen, it can still be on-theme.
Elegant velvet dresses
There’s another type of dress that simply oozes Christmas spirit and feels fabulous to wear: velvet!
Take a leaf from the book of Whitney Houston, who rocked the BET Walk of Fame Awards Gala in 1996 with a red ruched velvet dress.
The velvet dress will look especially classy with some refined, dainty jewellery that enhances but doesn’t detract from it. Matching heels and shoulder-grazing earrings will look show-stopping.
Flattering wrap dresses
A wrap dress is a highly flattering and slimming option that you can wear for multiple occasions (perfect if you’re looking for a dress that will be an investment). Those with a pear-shaped or hourglass figure often find this style looks especially striking on them.
Wrap dresses can be patterned or block print, shiny or matte. Whatever your wrap of choice, why not make a statement at this year’s party with one of the fashion runway’s top colours right now? Look for a dress in a soft apricot, chocolate brown, or hazy lavender.
You can have a lot of fun with these colours and paint your nails to match if you’re so inclined.
Cosy off-the-shoulder knit
Can you dress in a way that screams both ‘cosy’ and ‘classy? Absolutely!
An off-the-shoulder knit dress that hugs your figure in all the right ways is a classic Christmas-ready look. The beauty of this one again is that it’s so versatile and will see you through other occasions throughout the year as well. Dress it up with a few glittery accessories and it’s an instant festive winner.
Pair it with a classy pair of heels or knee-high boots to finish off the look.
Christmas parties are the perfect opportunity to dress up a bit and have a blast with your coworkers. What will you wear this year?
