Navy jacket, jumper & cream trousers
£779*For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Date night · 4 pieces from £169*
Men's Christmas party outfits
What to wear to a Christmas party: dark trousers or chinos, a fine knit or crisp shirt, a blazer or overshirt on top, and leather boots or loafers. Deep, rich colours look festive without trying too hard. 306 complete looks, each with why it works.
By Ivan Kachur · Updated October 2026 · What to wear to a Christmas party
For a Christmas party, one dressier piece is usually enough. That could be velvet loafers, a silk dress or a good jacket, with everything else kept simple. These looks do that. Swap the shoes if the party is mostly standing.
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Cardigan, black polo & cream trousers
£738*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Date night · 4 pieces from £59*
Blue coat, navy jumper & navy trousers
£546*For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Date night · 4 pieces from £125*
Overshirt, navy jumper & navy trousers
£739*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Date night · 4 pieces from £149*
Navy blazer, green flannel & khaki trousers
£680*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £115*
Navy blazer, jumper & navy trousers
£780*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Date night · 4 pieces from £115*
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What to wear to a Christmas party
How dressy should I go for a Christmas party?
Read the invitation and the place. A party at someone's home is smart casual: a nice knit or shirt, dark jeans or trousers, clean boots. A party at a bar or a restaurant is a step up: trousers or a skirt, a silky or fine-knit top, polished shoes. 'Cocktail' or 'festive attire' means a dress, a suit or a blazer. When unsure, add one dressy piece to a simple outfit; it's easier to take a blazer off than to dress up on the spot.
What makes an outfit look festive?
One festive touch is enough: velvet, satin, sequins, metallic thread, or a rich colour like burgundy, emerald or deep blue. Put it in one piece, a top, a skirt, a blazer or the shoes, and keep the rest simple and dark. Two or three festive pieces at once start to look like a costume.
What should men wear to a Christmas party?
Dark tailored trousers or chinos, a fine merino knit or a crisp shirt, and a blazer or a wool overshirt. Leather boots or loafers rather than trainers. A velvet blazer, a rich knit or a patterned shirt is the one festive piece; leave the novelty tie at home.
What should I wear to a Christmas party at someone's home?
Smart casual with one festive piece: dark jeans or trousers, a velvet, satin or richly coloured top or knit, and boots you can keep on or slip off. Hosts often ask guests to take their shoes off, so wear socks or tights you're happy to show, and bring the dressier layer rather than the heels.
Which shoes are best for a standing party?
Block heels, heeled boots, loafers or dressy flats: you may be on your feet for three or four hours. Velvet or suede loafers and patent boots look festive without hurting. Leave new shoes for a seated dinner.
What should I wear to a Christmas party in the cold?
Dress for the party and carry the warmth: a long wool coat, a scarf and gloves over the outfit, and boots you can wear inside. Fleece-lined tights or a thermal under a shirt add warmth nobody sees.
Questions people ask
Can I wear jeans to a Christmas party?
To a casual party at someone's home, yes: dark, clean jeans with a dressy top or a blazer and polished boots. For a party at a venue, or anything called cocktail, wear trousers or a skirt.
Can I wear trainers to a Christmas party?
Only to a casual one, and only clean leather trainers with an otherwise smart outfit. Boots or loafers are the safer choice.
What colours should I wear to a Christmas party?
Black is never wrong. Burgundy, emerald, navy and chocolate look rich in evening light; metallics, velvet and satin add the festive touch.
Do men need a suit for a Christmas party?
Only if the invitation says formal or cocktail. Otherwise a blazer with dark trousers, or a fine knit with a wool overshirt, is right.
All looks
306 looks
Filter by brand in searchCorduroy jacket, shirt & trousers
£281*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £49*
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Beige corduroy jacket, jumper & beige trousers
£271*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £39*
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Red gilet, cream jumper & camel trousers
£775*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £100*
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Cream corduroy jacket, burgundy polo & navy trousers
£599*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £32*
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Black coat, blue jumper & grey trousers
£718*For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Date night · 4 pieces from £123*
Brown cardigan, jumper & black trousers
£760*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £131*
Green overshirt, black jumper & black trousers
£712*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £119*
Navy corduroy jacket, jumper & beige trousers
£802*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £169*
Navy coat, blue jumper & brown trousers
£685*For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £125*
Beige coat, orange jumper & trousers
£662*For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £107*
Black coat, red jumper & charcoal trousers
£675*For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £105*
Cream jacket, jumper & trousers
£665*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £120*
Corduroy jacket, shirt & trousers
£287*For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £49*
How these men's Christmas party outfits come together
Counted from 25 of these looks.
The pieces that come up most
- On top
- Knitwear or polos
- Bottoms
- Trousers or trousers
- Layers
- Coats or jackets
- Shoes
- Boots or trainers
Colours that work
Cream, navy, brown and black come up most often across these looks, so they make an easy base to build on.
What a complete look costs
Most whole outfits here cost between £539 and £738; the typical one is £665. Swap any piece to change the total.
Brands in these looks
Most pieces come from Wax London, Universal Works, ALDO, Tommy Hilfiger and Duke + Dexter. Each look checks out on the stores' own sites, one store at a time.