Another Christmas is upon us and there can be no better time to make a befitting attire that speaks to the season of celebration than now.
Christmas planning is serious work. From tackling your Christmas shopping list to prepping your festive looks (while running low on Christmas outfit ideas) and giving your home a jolly makeover, the tasks keep piling up. But when it comes to Christmas fashion, a lot of details should be taken into consideration.
From colour to fabric to prints and patterns, these details put together could make your outfit look simply amazing.
What Colors Are Good for Christmas Photos?
According to Pearl Source Blog, opt for the classic Christmassy colours including red and green – but not paired together (in their saturated and bold tones). Go for a vibrant hue with a plaid-like tartan or fair isle knits.
Embrace metallics like gold, silver and copper/rust. For a less saturated, slightly moodier look, pick jewel tones in darker shades, like burgundy and dark emerald. Always count on neutrals like black and white.
Black is a great neutral for a holiday party, as well as part of a daytime ensemble. To infuse Christmas flair into your look, pair a little black dress with red pumps – or lips – for that extra red Christmassy punch. Black also pairs well with jewel tones like emerald and burgundy or metallics like gold or silver for a more festive look.
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Not sure if you’re already the owner of a surprisingly cute Christmas outfit?
One that’s perhaps sitting – crumpledly so – in the back of your closet? No worries, as we’re collaring just this: What makes a look – any look – Christmassy? From red velvet (no surprise there) to twinkling sequins, here’s a list of elements, hues, patterns and fabrics that are sure to scream ‘It’s Christmas!’:
Christmas Outfits – The Fabrics
According to the Pearl Source Blog, Think comfortable, luxurious, and plush. These next fabrics are just what you need when on the hunt or for Christmas outfit ideas:
Velvet – Luscious, sumptuous and ultra-cosy, it’s a given that velvet (especially in jewellery tone varieties) is as festive as it gets.
Silk – It’s precious, it shines and it feels ultra-smooth against your skin – aka the perfect pick as Christmas loungewear or as a slinky party dress.
Satin – As above, plus with extra lusciousness and velvety feels.
Cashmere – It’s a given that warm and silky cashmere and cute Christmas outfits go hand in hand.
Wool and other (chunky) knits – The chunkier, the better. Oversized, extra cozy, white or red – you can’t miss the mark in knits.
Christmas Outfits – The Finishes
In need of a Christmas party look? Or simply a dolled-up Christmas Eve look? A romantic date night look on Christmas Eve? ‘All that sparkles’ should cover it. And since you’ll soon be planning your New Year’s Eve outfit as well, these shimmery finishes double perfectly as just that:
Christmas Prints and Patterns
Plaid is a given when it comes to Christmas Eve outfits, as is the red-black combo. But what kind of plaid (did you know there are dozens of types?)? Check these Christmassy patterns, perfect for casual festive occasions:
Fair isle – A traditional knitting method, popularized in Shetland Islands (Scotland) by no other than royalty. The technique involves creating patterns using a palette of colours, but just two shades in a row.
Tartan – A type of plaid, featuring horizontal and vertical lines that intersect at 90-degree angles, most famously red.
Buffalo check – Another type of plaid, usually used in flannel or outdoor clothing featuring more solid squares (most famously red and black).
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Christmas Outfit Colours
Pearl Source Blog explains that The Red & Co. Meaning, you can’t go wrong with any shade of red, as long as it’s vibrant, saturated and intense. From classic poppy and berry reds to burgundy, maroon and mahogany.
Emerald Green. Another Christmas classic, emerald green is sophisticated, reminiscent of the hues of the pine trees and perfect for the festive occasion. Other lush green shades are welcomed as well (reminiscent of Christmas foliage).
Jewel Tones. Besides Rubies and Emeralds, you can’t go wrong with jewel tones like dark magenta, sapphire and plum-purple.
Black and White. These neutrals are the classics when it comes to Christmas outfits: black and white, as crisp as it gets.
Metallics: Silver, Gold, Copper. You can’t go wrong with a lamé silver skirt paired with an oversized white knit for that festively chic look. Similarly, gold sequins and copper-hued velvet are other favourites
