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Are you looking for some Christmas Day outfit ideas? I hope so, as that’s what we’re looking at today. Which clothing camp are you in? Are you gussied up in all your finery and sipping a sweet sherry by the fireside before breakfast is even served? Or are you someone who won’t get out of bed until lunch, and the thought of getting dressed doesn’t even enter your head? I’d say I’m somewhere between the two, although I should add that I will ALWAYS get dressed. Unless I’m at death’s door, I firmly believe that putting on some clothes makes me feel better. I’ve never been one for pyjamas all day. 

What I’ve tried to do this week is find a selection of outfit ideas that work specifically for being at home on Christmas Day. Therefore, there will be no sequins – too noisy and, frankly, not comfortable for falling asleep in after lunch while still wearing a cracker paper hat. There will also be no heels, as who wears heels at home? We need comfort when basting the turkey for the 74th time and wondering how the timings are going to work with the spuds and sprouts. 

I’ve also tried to pick things that are not just for one day, but can be worn any time during the winter. No silly chiffon sleeves or anything that’s going to end up getting caught dipping in the gravy boat when you lean over for an extra helping of pigs in blankets. And there are no bags and coats this week because we don’t wear them inside our houses, do we?

NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS JUMPER

I do love a spot of colourful knitwear at this time of year, but I don’t like 100% acrylic Christmas jumpers that are only for comedy value and shouldn’t be anywhere near a naked flame. I prefer more of a Fair Isle/Nordic kind of vibe. Something you can wear all winter but is also festive enough for Christmas Day. 

1. Boden Eleanor Fair Isle Jumper
2. Liberty 9ct Gold Aragon Flat Tsavorite Drop Earrings
3. M&S Christmas Pearl Snowflake Drop Earrings
4. Free People Festive Frost Fair Isle Jumper 
5. Levis Ribcage Wide Leg Jeans
6. H&M Braided ballet pumps
7. ME + EM Two-Tone Straight Crop Jeans
8. Sezane Elodie Mary Janes

SOMETHING TARTAN

I’m not Scottish, but for some reason Christmas – for me – often means busting out the tartan. Maybe I’m just prepping myself early for the new season of ‘The Traitors’ and some more of Claudia’s Highland winter wardrobe inspiration, even though they filmed the show back in May. I have a tartan kilt all ready to go.

1. Vivienne Westwood Bea Virgin Wool Cardigan
2. River Island Tartan Ruched Christmas Bow Hair Clip
3. Oliver Bonas Faux Pearl Black Velvet Hair Bow Clip
4. The Well Worn Short Tartan Peony Dress 
5. Damson Madder Elle checked cotton midi dress
6. Boden Vic Chisel Toe Mary Janes

FANCY PANTS

I was drawn to these ridiculous crystal-embellished, wide-leg trousers from Essentiel Antwerp because they remind me a little bit of the loud-checked golf trousers my granny used to wear. Why not let your fancy pants do the talking this Christmas?

1. Chinti & Parker Wool-Cashmere Cropped Sweater
2. Daisy London Polly Sayer Knot Chain Necklace Silver Plate
3. Daisy London Shrimps Clover Charm Necklace
4. Arket Alpaca Wool-Blend Jumper
5. Aligne Diamante Barrel Leg Jeans
6. Essentiel Antwerp embellished checkered wide-leg pants
7. H&M Rhinestone-embellished ballet pumps
8. Sezane Amy Tassel Loafers

SKIRT & CASHMERE

So, you could wear your sequins here – it’s really only me that has an issue with the noise and the comfort factor. But if you ARE like me and have a problem with wearing sequins (although I’ve tried this Albaray skirt and it’s actually quite soft), maybe look for something with a metallic finish, some velvet or even tulle; either way, pair it with some really cosy cashmere.

1. M&S Pure Cashmere Roll Neck Jumper
2. Missoma Savi Dome Gemstone Hoop Earrings
3. Uniqlo Men’s 100% Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper
4. Boden Gold Angelica Jacquard Skirt
5. Albaray Hannah Velvet Sequin Skirt 
6. Esska Velvet Pointed Toe Loafers 
7. Esska Anya Velvet Mary Jane Flats 

VELVET

Because it’s festive, it’s warm, it’s cosy, but it also feels like a little bit of luxury. The ultimate ‘making an effort in winter’ fabric. Either go for a dress, a jumpsuit, a skirt, or a nice relaxed two piece like this one from Tallulah & Hope.

1. Tallulah & Hope Embroidered Velvet Jacket & Crop trousers
2. Monsoon Nora Long Sleeve Velvet Mini Dress Black
3. Mango Flower Hair Ties 
4. ME + EM Red Silk-Blend Velvet Maxi Dress
5. Pull & Bear Velvet ballet flats
6. Russell & Bromley Gem Loafers 

ELEVATED LOUNGE

This section is for those of you who usually wear your PJs all day. If pure comfort is your thing, maybe swap out the winceyette nightie for a bit of elevated loungewear. It’s cosy, but it can also be worn outside the house any other time without looking like you just couldn’t be arsed. 

1. Varley Marcie intarsia-knit sweater
2. COS Molten Pendant Necklace
3. COS Chunky Pure Cashmere Jumper 
4. Varley DoubleSoft jersey wide-leg pants
5. ME + EM Wide-Leg Side Stripe Track Pants
6. Adidas Originals x 100 Thieves Palos Hills Trainers
7. Adidas Originals Handball Spezial Trainers

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. I will be taking a break next week but will be back on 27th December with the big almost-January-sales post.

Kate x