The best Christmas party outfit matches the kind of party you are going to. For a Christmas sweater party, wear a festive knit with jeans. For a dressier evening, choose velvet in red, green or black. For a family dinner, plaid is classic and comfortable, and for an office party, a bow blouse or a bow sweater looks festive without being too much. Below are eight Christmas party outfit ideas, from casual to dressed up. Start with our Christmas sweaters for the most festive looks.
What kind of Christmas party is it?
- Christmas sweater party: the more festive the knit, the better. Jeans and boots keep it relaxed.
- Dinner or evening party: velvet dresses in deep holiday colors.
- Family Christmas: something comfortable you can sit in for hours, like a plaid dress.
- Office Christmas party: festive details on workwear, like a bow or a red sweater.
8 Christmas party outfit ideas
1. A Christmas tree sweater with jeans
For a Christmas sweater party, pick a knit with a clear holiday motif. The Christmas Tree Crew Neck Ribbed Trim Sweater for Women has Christmas trees across the front and ribbed trim, in black and red, sizes S to XL. It is highly stretchy and should be hand washed cold. For more ideas, read our guide to Christmas sweaters for women.
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2. A sparkly Santa tee
For a casual get-together, a graphic tee with a little sparkle is enough. The Rhinestone Santa Claus Christmas Graphic T Shirt has a rhinestone Santa on the front, in black, sizes S to 2XL. Layer it under a cardigan if the party is outside or the room is cold.
3. A red velvet dress
Red velvet is the classic Christmas party look. The Velvet Bell-Sleeve Mini Dress with Pearl Embellished V-Neck has wide ruffled sleeves and a pearl trim along the V-neck, in burgundy, green, gray, black and blue, sizes S to 3XL. The fabric is stretchy. Wear it with tights and knee-high boots.
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4. A velvet midi dress in green or black
Green is just as festive as red and a little less expected. The Velvet Ruched Slit Midi Dress has ruching and a split hem, in pink, burgundy, green, black, dark blue and plum purple, sizes S to 2XL. It is unlined and slightly stretchy. See more in our cocktail dresses.
5. A bow sweater for the office party
A bow adds a festive detail that still works at an office party. The Contrast Trim Bow Accent Holiday Cropped Sweater for Women has a large bow on the front and contrast trim, in deep red and black, sizes S to XL. Pair it with high-waisted jeans or wide-leg pants.
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6. A bow blouse with a plaid blazer
For a dressier office party, the Bow-Tie Blouse for Women with Sheer Chevron Long Sleeves has a tie at the neck and sheer mesh sleeves, in white, black, apricot, yellow and wine red, sizes S to 2XL. Add the Plaid Tweed Double-Breasted Blazer, in wine red, khaki, dark green and brown, sizes S to 3XL, for a festive plaid touch.
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7. A plaid dress for family Christmas
Plaid looks right at a family Christmas, and a dress with pockets is easy to wear all day. The Plaid Button-Down Maxi Dress has a button front and pockets, in black, black forest and burgundy, sizes XS to 3XL. The Plaid Long Sleeve Crew Neck Dress with Pockets is shorter and stretchy, in black, red and orange, sizes S to 5XL. More styles are in our timeless plaids.
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8. A bow cardigan for a cozy party
For a relaxed party at home, a soft cardigan is festive and warm. The Bow Cable Knit V-Neck Cardigan for Women has a cable knit, buttons and small bows on the front, in seven colors, including pink, green and white, sizes S to XL. Find more bow styles in our bow collection.
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Plus size Christmas party outfits
The red velvet dress and the plaid blazer come in sizes up to 3XL, the plaid maxi dress up to 3XL, and the plaid crew neck dress up to 5XL. For more ideas, see our guide to plus size party dresses.
More holiday guides
For dress codes from office party to black tie, read our guide to holiday party dresses. Planning ahead for the countdown? See our New Year's Eve outfits. And for matching looks on Christmas morning, read our guide to matching family Christmas pajamas.
Order in time
Delivery usually takes 9 to 17 business days, so order your Christmas party outfit in November, at least four weeks before the party. Free standard shipping on eligible orders over US$60. Returns are accepted within 7 days in the US and 14 days in other countries on eligible items, as described in our Refund policy.