10 best festive Xmas outfit ideas

Silver Trousers

Rise & Fall cashmere jumper, £165 SHOP NOW

Whistles trousers, Were £479, Now £383.20 SHOP NOW

Saint Laurent earrings, £1290 SHOP NOW

Silver trousers are one of the most surprising trends to come out of 2023; and there's no better time to wear a pair than on NYE or Christmas Day. Team Whistles' offering with a contrast colour knit and crystal earrings – just swap between flats and heels depending on the occasion.

Louche Tailoring

COS velvet blazer, £155SHOP NOW

Matching trousers, £115 SHOP NOW

Mejuri earrings, £98 SHOP NOW

Invest in a suit for the festive season and you'll get three outfits in one. COS' silk-velvet style is especially versatile thanks to the relaxed cut: you can team the blazer with dresses, skirts and jeans, while the pants will work with knitwear and 'going out' tops. Just switch between stilettos and flats depending on the festive occasion.

A Ladylike Lunch Look

Alexander McQueen skirt, £960 SHOP NOW

Reformation cardigan, Was £198, Now £148.50 SHOP NOW

Arket Sequin flats, £57 SHOP NOW

Christmas Day is the perfect time to indulge in retro fantasies. Especially when styled together, McQueen's taffeta circle skirt and Reformation's cropped Bardot cardigan nod to the silhouettes of the 1950s. Sparkly ballet flats will bring this look into 2023, believe it or not.

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Some Sequins

& Daughter cardigan, £335 SHOP NOW

RaeyVynn skirt, Was £130, Now £91 SHOP NOW

LK Bennet flats, Were £150, Now £79 SHOP NOW

You can still stay true to #latte dressing at Christmas time – just add some playful textures and embellishments into the mix. RaeVynn's nude sequin skirt doesn't have to stay in your wardrobe once the office party is over, tone down the glitz for Christmas Day lunch with a tonal cardigan and ballet flats.

The Souped-up Sweater

Arket tunic, £129 SHOP NOW

Anisa Sojka earrings, £59 SHOP NOW

Leset leggings, £160 SHOP NOW

Toteme pumps, £480 SHOP NOW

At Christmas time, look to the Eighties for comfy but chic daywear inspiration. Arket's houndstooth tunic is cut with a statement funnel neck and mid-thigh hemline – underpin yours with stirrup leggings and amp up the glamour with accessories.

Luxe Pyjamas

Olivia Von Halle pyjamas, £530 SHOP NOW

Prada crystal headband, £780 SHOP NOW

Reiss faux fur slippers, £48 SHOP NOW

If you're likely to stay in your pyjamas until past noon on Christmas Day, make sure it's a chic pair. Olivia Von Halle's are made from luxurious silk-velvet and finished with turn-ups, so definitely qualify. An OTT headband adds a a playful touch – especially Prada's bejewelled, padded design.

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A Velvet Dress

Cefinn velvet dress, £320 SHOP NOW

Mejuri tennis bracelet, £2400 SHOP NOW

Cecile Bahnsen bag, £240 SHOP NOW

With its ladylike silhouette and and midnight-blue velvet, Cefinn's Daphne dress was made for Christmas. Add a hint of sparkle in the form of Cecile Bahnsen's tinsel bag and Mejuri's diamond tennis bracelet for a look that will work on both Christmas Day and NYE.

Festive Fair Isle

Tom Ford trousers, £1,590 SHOP NOW

Balzac piece-crust blouse, £130 SHOP NOW

Ganni knit tank, £201 SHOP NOW

Swap novelty jumpers for seasonal cardigans or a knitted tank top this Christmas. Ganni's fresh take on Fair Isle – complete with punky logo intarsia – feels festive, but not gimmicky, when layered over a pie-crust collar blouse.

A Jumper Dress

Jigsaw dress, Was £190, Now £152SHOP NOW

Dinny Hall hoops, Were £275, Now £206.25 SHOP NOW

Ba&sh leather boots, £585 SHOP NOW

The jumper dress is our WFH go-to at Bazaar, so it's perfect for Christmas Day at home. Jigsaw's scarlet-red style has turn-up cuffs and a rope waist belt – wear yours with knee boots on wintery walks, then switch to ballet flats when you’re pottering at home.

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Jewel Tones

Rebecca Vallance dress, £551 SHOP NOW

Free People gloves, £32 SHOP NOW

Manolo Blahnik shoes, £675 SHOP NOW

Christmas is a chance to depart from your typical taste and embrace loud colours and playful embellishments. So, while we'd normally tone down Rebecca Vallance's 1950s-inspired grosgrain midi with minimalist accessories, for December only debutant gloves and flock-spot Manolos will do.

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