Women's office Christmas party outfits

What to wear to an office Christmas party: a work outfit with one festive touch, like tailored trousers with a satin blouse, a knit midi dress, or a blazer over a silky top, with loafers or block-heel boots. 222 complete looks, each with why it works.

By Ivan Kachur · Updated October 2026 · What to wear to an office Christmas party

The office party is still the office, so I'd go one step up from what you'd wear to work rather than three. A nicer knit, darker trousers, polished shoes. Leave the sequins for the weekend.

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Charcoal jacket, cream knitted vest & navy trousers

£281*

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Cream jacket, brown jumper & black wide-leg trousers

£193*

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Brown coat, brown jumper & brown trousers

£329*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £77*

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Bomber jacket, dress & Uggs

£324*

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Brown jacket, jumper & olive trousers

£630*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from £110*

Cream cardigan, cream jumper & green corduroy trousers

£650*

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Pink cardigan, brown jumper & black pleated trousers

£625*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from £125*

Green cardigan, brown jumper & navy trousers

£595*

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Beige coat, navy jumper & trousers

£765*

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Navy coat, jumper & brown trousers

£985*

For cold days, about −5 to 5°C · Work · 4 pieces from £175*

Black Carhartt jacket, shirt & black trousers

£535*

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Cardigan, red jumper & black trousers

£860*

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Brown jacket, jumper & olive trousers

£630*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from £110*

Green cardigan, cream jumper & green corduroy trousers

£605*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 5 pieces from £115*

Cream jacket, cream jumper & brown trousers

£585*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Smart casual · 4 pieces from £110*

Cardigan, cream jumper & trousers

£553*

For cool days, about 5–12°C · Work · 4 pieces from £43*

What to wear to an office Christmas party

How dressy is an office Christmas party?

Usually one step above what you'd wear on a normal workday, not three. If your office is jeans and jumpers, wear trousers and a nicer knit; if it's business casual, add a blazer or a silky top; if it's suits, a darker suit or a dress. A party at a restaurant or a hotel is a little dressier than one in the office itself. If the invitation names a dress code, follow it; if not, ask a colleague who went last year.

How do I make a work outfit festive?

Change one piece. A satin or velvet top instead of a plain one, velvet loafers instead of leather, a rich colour like burgundy or forest green instead of navy, or a little shine in the jewellery. The rest stays as it is on any other day, so you look like yourself, just ready for the evening.

What should I avoid at an office party?

Anything you'd hesitate to wear in front of your manager: very short hems, deep necklines, sheer fabrics, novelty jumpers if the party isn't themed, and shoes you can't stand in for three hours. The photos end up in the company chat.

What should women wear to an office Christmas party?

Tailored trousers with a satin blouse and loafers; a knit midi dress with boots; or a blazer over a silky top with straight trousers. Low block heels or flats beat stilettos for a long evening on your feet.

What if the party is straight after work?

Wear your work outfit and change one piece in the evening: swap the knit for a silky top or a dark shirt, add a blazer, or change into dressier shoes. Pack the piece in your bag in the morning so you're not rushing; a statement accessory does the rest.

Questions people ask

Can I wear jeans to an office Christmas party?

If your office wears jeans and the party is in the office, dark jeans with a blazer or a smart knit are fine. At a restaurant or a venue, trousers are safer.

Should I wear sequins to the office party?

In a small dose at most, like a sequin top under a blazer. A head-to-toe sequin outfit is for a party with friends.

Can I wear a dress to an office Christmas party?

Yes: a knit, wrap or shirt dress at or below the knee, with tights and boots or loafers, is the easiest office party outfit.

What shoes should I wear to an office party?

Shoes you can stand in for three hours: loafers, leather boots, block heels or dressy flats. Velvet or suede loafers are an easy festive touch.

Women's office Christmas party outfits

Office-ready · 73 looks

Navy jacket, olive jumper & corduroy trousers

Coat, brown knit polo & trousers

Olive coat, cream jumper & black trousers

Gilet, red jumper & trousers

Camel trench coat, brown knit polo & burgundy corduroy trousers

Olive coat, camel jumper & olive corduroy trousers

Dressier · 6 looks

Beige blazer, black jumper & black pleated trousers

Grey blazer, grey jumper & charcoal trousers

Brown jacket, burgundy midi dress & Uggs

Grey wool coat, brown dress & Mary Janes

Beige blazer, black jumper & black pleated trousers

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Charcoal jacket, cream knitted vest & navy trousers

Cream jacket, brown jumper & black wide-leg trousers

Brown coat, brown jumper & brown trousers

Bomber jacket, dress & Uggs

Brown jacket, jumper & olive trousers

Cream cardigan, cream jumper & green corduroy trousers

Pink cardigan, brown jumper & black pleated trousers

Green cardigan, brown jumper & navy trousers

Beige coat, navy jumper & trousers

Navy coat, jumper & brown trousers

Black Carhartt jacket, shirt & black trousers

Cardigan, red jumper & black trousers

Brown jacket, jumper & olive trousers

Green cardigan, cream jumper & green corduroy trousers

Cream jacket, cream jumper & brown trousers

Cardigan, cream jumper & trousers

Women's office Christmas party outfits

Office-ready · 73 looks

Navy jacket, olive jumper & corduroy trousers

Coat, brown knit polo & trousers

Olive coat, cream jumper & black trousers

Gilet, red jumper & trousers

Camel trench coat, brown knit polo & burgundy corduroy trousers

Olive coat, camel jumper & olive corduroy trousers

Dressier · 6 looks

Beige blazer, black jumper & black pleated trousers

Grey blazer, grey jumper & charcoal trousers

Brown jacket, burgundy midi dress & Uggs

Grey wool coat, brown dress & Mary Janes

Beige blazer, black jumper & black pleated trousers

All looks

Charcoal jacket, cream knitted vest & navy trousers

Cream jacket, brown jumper & black wide-leg trousers

Brown coat, brown jumper & brown trousers

Bomber jacket, dress & Uggs

Brown jacket, jumper & olive trousers

Cream cardigan, cream jumper & green corduroy trousers

Pink cardigan, brown jumper & black pleated trousers

Green cardigan, brown jumper & navy trousers

Beige coat, navy jumper & trousers

Navy coat, jumper & brown trousers

Black Carhartt jacket, shirt & black trousers

Cardigan, red jumper & black trousers

Brown jacket, jumper & olive trousers

Green cardigan, cream jumper & green corduroy trousers

Cream jacket, cream jumper & brown trousers

Cardigan, cream jumper & trousers

What to wear to an office Christmas party

How dressy is an office Christmas party?

How do I make a work outfit festive?

What should I avoid at an office party?

What should women wear to an office Christmas party?

What if the party is straight after work?

Questions people ask

Can I wear jeans to an office Christmas party?

Should I wear sequins to the office party?

Can I wear a dress to an office Christmas party?

What shoes should I wear to an office party?

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