Christmas outfits

What to wear for Christmas: something red or green, warm layers and comfortable boots, dressed up a little for Christmas Eve dinner and down for family visits and the morning after. 270 complete looks, each with why it works.

By Ivan Kachur · Updated October 2026 · What to wear for Christmas

Red and green work best in small doses, like a jumper or one dark green piece, with the rest in neutrals. These looks keep it that way, so they work for Christmas Eve dinner as well as the visits after.

Ivan Kachur, Wholefit

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Dressier · 27 looks

Skirts and dresses · 29 looks

Warmest looks · 10 looks

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Navy corduroy jacket, beige jumper & brown trousers

€329*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €60*

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Brown coat, green knit polo & black trousers

€190*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Everyday · 4 pieces from €25*

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Charcoal jacket, brown jumper & beige trousers

€399*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €92*

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Green overshirt, brown jumper & brown trousers

€547*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €119*

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Camel wool coat, beige jumper & navy trousers

€398*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €60*

Grey flannel, green flannel & beige pleated trousers

€696*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €109*

Burgundy cardigan, beige jumper & taupe trousers

€876*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Everyday · 4 pieces from €99*

Black corduroy jacket, green jumper & black trousers

€587*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €139*

Black gilet, dress & green Air Jordans

€569*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Date night · 3 pieces from €119*

Navy overshirt, green jumper & cream trousers

€565*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €78*

Camel cardigan, navy polo & burgundy skirt

€940*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Everyday · 4 pieces from €140*

Green overshirt, grey jumper & navy pleated trousers

€620*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €130*

Brown cardigan, olive roll neck & trousers

€847*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Everyday · 4 pieces from €130*

Charcoal wool coat, cream jumper & grey trousers

€579*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Smart casual · 5 pieces from €85*

Beige trench coat, black shirt & black trousers

€910*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Date night · 5 pieces from €150*

Green corduroy jacket, grey jumper & black trousers

€469*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from €64*

What to wear for Christmas

What should I wear on Christmas Day?

Something you can spend a whole day in: sitting at the table, playing on the floor with kids, walking off lunch. A soft knit, trousers or jeans with a little give, and shoes you're happy to slip off at the door. Most families dress up a little more than usual, so a step above your weekend outfit is about right. Bring a layer: houses full of people and ovens get warm, then the walk outside is cold.

How do I wear red and green without looking like a costume?

Use one festive colour, not both, and let neutrals carry the rest. A burgundy or forest-green jumper with cream, grey, navy or camel looks rich; head-to-toe red and green looks like a uniform. Texture does the rest: velvet, cord, cable knit and satin all feel festive in quiet colours.

What should I wear to Christmas Eve dinner?

Dress up one level from Christmas Day. Swap the jeans for tailored trousers or a skirt, the jumper for a fine knit, a silky blouse or a shirt, and the trainers for boots or loafers. A darker palette, like black, navy, deep green or burgundy, looks right in candlelight.

What should women wear for Christmas?

A red or green jumper or a knit dress with tights and boots for Christmas Day; a velvet or satin skirt with a fine knit, or a dark dress, for Christmas Eve. Keep a cardigan or a long coat to hand for church, walks or a cold house.

What should men wear for Christmas?

A festive knit, like a burgundy crewneck or a green cardigan over a shirt, with chinos or dark jeans and leather boots. For Christmas Eve or a smarter family, add a blazer in wool or corduroy and switch to loafers.

What should I wear to Christmas with my partner's family?

Aim for smart casual and lean slightly dressier than you would at home: a neat knit or blouse, dark jeans or trousers, and clean boots or loafers. It's better to be a little overdressed than underdressed the first time. Ask your partner how dressy Christmas Eve is, and bring a layer you can take off in a warm house.

Questions people ask

Can I wear jeans for Christmas?

For Christmas Day with family, yes, in a dark wash with a nice knit and boots. For a formal Christmas Eve dinner or a party, trousers or a skirt look more appropriate.

Do I have to wear red for Christmas?

No. Deep green, burgundy, navy, cream and black all look festive, especially in velvet, satin or a chunky knit. One small red piece, like a scarf or a bag, is enough.

Is a Christmas jumper appropriate?

At a casual family day or a themed party, yes. For a dinner with a dress code, or a first visit, a plain knit in a festive colour is the safer choice.

What shoes should I wear for Christmas?

Ankle or Chelsea boots, loafers or knee boots: smart, warm and comfortable for a long day. Bring soft flats or slippers if your hosts take their shoes off.

Can I wear a dress for Christmas Day?

Yes: a knit or jumper dress with opaque tights and boots is the most comfortable dressy choice for a long day at home, and a velvet or satin dress works for Christmas Eve.

Christmas outfits

Dressier · 27 looks

Black cardigan, red dress & Mary Janes

Green jacket, grey jumper & brown trousers

Cream corduroy jacket, green polo & navy trousers

Black wool coat, cream shirt & green trousers

Beige gilet, black dress & green Timberland boots

Green corduroy jacket, brown jumper & black trousers

Skirts and dresses · 29 looks

Navy cardigan, grey tee & red skirt

Beige cardigan, red dress & trainers

Black cardigan, green sweatshirt & taupe skirt

Navy cardigan, burgundy jumper & burgundy midi skirt

Red gilet, camel rugby shirt & cream skirt

Grey cardigan, red jumper & burgundy midi skirt

Warmest looks · 10 looks

Black coat, cream shirt & green trousers

Charcoal wool coat, grey jumper & black trousers

Black coat, red jumper & black trousers

Beige trench coat, red jumper & black trousers

Brown coat, roll neck & navy trousers

Trench coat, red jumper & taupe trousers

All looks

Navy corduroy jacket, beige jumper & brown trousers

Brown coat, green knit polo & black trousers

Charcoal jacket, brown jumper & beige trousers

Green overshirt, brown jumper & brown trousers

Camel wool coat, beige jumper & navy trousers

Grey flannel, green flannel & beige pleated trousers

Burgundy cardigan, beige jumper & taupe trousers

Black corduroy jacket, green jumper & black trousers

Black gilet, dress & green Air Jordans

Navy overshirt, green jumper & cream trousers

Camel cardigan, navy polo & burgundy skirt

Green overshirt, grey jumper & navy pleated trousers

Brown cardigan, olive roll neck & trousers

Charcoal wool coat, cream jumper & grey trousers

Beige trench coat, black shirt & black trousers

Green corduroy jacket, grey jumper & black trousers

Christmas outfits

Dressier · 27 looks

Black cardigan, red dress & Mary Janes

Green jacket, grey jumper & brown trousers

Cream corduroy jacket, green polo & navy trousers

Black wool coat, cream shirt & green trousers

Beige gilet, black dress & green Timberland boots

Green corduroy jacket, brown jumper & black trousers

Skirts and dresses · 29 looks

Navy cardigan, grey tee & red skirt

Beige cardigan, red dress & trainers

Black cardigan, green sweatshirt & taupe skirt

Navy cardigan, burgundy jumper & burgundy midi skirt

Red gilet, camel rugby shirt & cream skirt

Grey cardigan, red jumper & burgundy midi skirt

Warmest looks · 10 looks

Black coat, cream shirt & green trousers

Charcoal wool coat, grey jumper & black trousers

Black coat, red jumper & black trousers

Beige trench coat, red jumper & black trousers

Brown coat, roll neck & navy trousers

Trench coat, red jumper & taupe trousers

All looks

Navy corduroy jacket, beige jumper & brown trousers

Brown coat, green knit polo & black trousers

Charcoal jacket, brown jumper & beige trousers

Green overshirt, brown jumper & brown trousers

Camel wool coat, beige jumper & navy trousers

Grey flannel, green flannel & beige pleated trousers

Burgundy cardigan, beige jumper & taupe trousers

Black corduroy jacket, green jumper & black trousers

Black gilet, dress & green Air Jordans

Navy overshirt, green jumper & cream trousers

Camel cardigan, navy polo & burgundy skirt

Green overshirt, grey jumper & navy pleated trousers

Brown cardigan, olive roll neck & trousers

Charcoal wool coat, cream jumper & grey trousers

Beige trench coat, black shirt & black trousers

Green corduroy jacket, grey jumper & black trousers

What to wear for Christmas

What should I wear on Christmas Day?