One thing that's more stressful than making the actual Christmas meal is, you guessed it, planning and executing an impeccable Christmas dinner outfit. But fret not—there's still ample time to prepare and perfect the evening menu and outfit, and we're here to explain how.
To help you get some ideas for chic Christmas dinner ensembles, we turned to our vast network of fashion people to see what they've been wearing. And just as expected, their looks didn't disappoint. While some have a hint of red, others carry just the right amount of sparkle. All of them, of course, hold an air of elegance. From leather pants to a slip skirt, these are the Christmas dinner outfits you'll want to re-create this holiday season. Read on to see the looks and shop key pieces.
Style Tip: Want to master the look of casual polish? Wear a button-up sweater with tailored pants in monochromatic hues.
Style Tip: If you want to get dressed up this year, a good combination to keep in your back pocket is shorts, sheer tights, a long coat, and patent leather heels.
Style Tip: If you're looking for a chic and simple outfit, you can't go wrong with a printed dress and boots.
Style Tip: You can never go wrong with a classic black-and-white dress with pointy-toe shoes like WWW Associate Director of Fashion News Erin Fitzpatrick is wearing here. Timeless.
Style Tip: A flowy, champagne-colored dress and heels are the perfect way to dress up.
Style Tip: Another foolproof Christmas-dinner look is a slip dress with a warm coat over your shoulders.
Style Tip: If you're feeling bright, you can't go wrong with a colorful sweater and an equally colorful coat.
Style Tip: Update your T-shirt-and-jeans combination with a simple leather shirt.
Style Tip: Give a monochromatic look some edge with a classic black crew-neck sweater.
Style Tip: If you want to take the black-and-white approach, you can always wear a two-tone jacket with a black miniskirt.
Style Tip: A cable-knit cardigan will give your ensemble the perfect touch of coziness.
Style Tip: If you want to wear pants, opt for a PVC or leather pair and style it with a double-breasted blazer.
Style Tip: To nail the cozy and cute look, grab a short fur jacket and pair it with wide-leg jeans and pointed-toe shoes.
Style Tip: No matter the type of outfit or occasion, a gray outfit with burgundy accessories automatically looks expensive.
This fall, scarf tops have dominated, and this winter and holiday season, we expect them to continue their reign. For your Christmas dinner, re-create Elsa Hosk's look by pairing a scarf top with baggy trousers and heels.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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