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29 Christmas Day outfit ideas to really wow this year

What to wear on Christmas Day - let's go glam this year!

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Leanne Bayley
Director of Lifestyle & Commerce
Updated: December 21, 2022
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Everyone is different when it comes to how they dress on Christmas Day. Some people get super dressed up, some people go for chic but comfy outfits, and some wear PJs all day long. 

I'm probably somewhere in between option 1 and 2, and don't get me wrong, the (new) PJs will make an appearance earlier than bedtime. But I like to make an effort on Christmas Day but I don't want to be uncomfortable. Two words: Elasticated waistband. 

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I've had a look around the high street to find a fab outfit to wear on Christmas Day. If you're more slouchy, check out our favourite loungewear options, or the best pyjama sets, but if you're looking to add a bit of glam to your day, hopefully you'll find something you'd love to wear in the edit below... 

Christmas Day outfit idea #1: A black dress to glam up with accessories 

This is the kind of dress you can wear and feel super glam in, and it's roomy enough during dinner. To really amp up this sort of dress, and make it perfect for Christmas day, you need a fab jewelled hair accessory, a festive red lip and a glitzy bag. 

sparkly black dress

Sparkly black dress, £39.50, Marks & Spencer 

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embellished hair bow

Bow barette, £32, Free People

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chanel rouge allure

Chanel Rouge Allure Laque, £35, Harrods 

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mango bag

Sparkly bag, £35.99, MANGO

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Christmas Day outfit idea #2: Trousers and a nice top

I know it's usually jeans and a nice top, but it's Christmas! The jeans can stay away until Boxing Day. Perhaps you might be hosting this year and you'd prefer to feel comfortable in a high neck top and a smart pair of trousers. . 

Warehouse Sequin Blouse

Sequin top, £47.20, Warehouse 

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spanx trousers

Spanx wide leg trousers, £138, NET-A-PORTER

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bedazzler shoes

Bedazzler shoes, £82, Dune 

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dior 999 red

Dior Beauty 999 Lipstick, £32, Dior Beauty 

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star drop earrings

Star drop earrings, £110, Carrie Elizabeth

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Christmas Day outfit idea #3: A glam jumpsuit 

A jumpsuit could be the perfect choice for Christmas Day - and Reiss has so many smart options on offer. 

reiss jumpsuit

Black jumpsuit, £168, Reiss 

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soru earrings

Soru earrings, £145, Harvey Nichols

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Accessorize Sequin Bag

Sequin bag, £24.50, Accessorize 

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mac green eyeshadow

MAC Eyeshadow, £20, LookFantastic 

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Christmas Day outfit idea #4: Suit it up 

A suit is always a good idea and if Rachel Stevens can't convince you on this red satin suit, I don't know who would. 

oasis suit

Red blazer £87.20 and matching trousers, £63.20, Oasis

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pandora bracelet

Sparkling Halo tennis bracelet, £140, Pandora 

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carolina herrera eyeshadow

Carolina Herrera Mono Eyeshadow, £26, John Lewis

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russell and bromley platforms

Gold Flawless platform shoes, £295, Russell & Bromley

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Christmas Day outfit idea #5: A pleated skirt and a satin blouse

A pleated skirt is a must for Christmas. This one from Warehouse will add a touch of glamour and a pop of colour.

pleated skirt

Pleated skirt, £55.20, Warehouse

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black pussybow blouse

Satin blouse, £22.50 (WAS £45), John Lewis 

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pillow talk eyeliner

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Crystal Dimension Eyeliner, £28.80, Charlotte Tilbury 

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sequin pink bag

Pink sequin bag, £32, ASOS

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Christmas Day outfit idea #6: PJs but make them bouji! 

Ok, I hear you! I love pyjamas too. If I'm wearing  PJs on Christmas Day they'll be adorned with rhinestone buttons and feather trims. Nadine Merabi sells the Darcie pyjamas in many colours, but as it's Christmas go with the red or green. 

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nadine merabi pjs

Darcie emerald green pyjamas, £150, Nadine Merabi 

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bow earrings

Bow earrings, £180, Kate Spade 

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bobbi brown lipstick

Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Your Majesty, £33, Bobbi Brown

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bow bag

Bow bag, £40 (WAS £80), Boden

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