How to dress for Christmas? Tips for a festive and elegant look

How to dress for Christmas is a dilemma that arises every year, and for Christmas the doubt returns. Which look to choose: elegant or casual? How to put together a party outfit without overdoing it? Simple, just follow our advice on choosing the dress, the right accessories and the colors and themes to select according to the occasion. Don't forget the makeup!

Dress up for Christmas: a Christmas of all colors!

First of all, to build a perfect Christmas look, you need to think about the dress. Clothes for Christmas often revolve around two colors: red and black. For this Christmas we have decided to offer you something different, for a surprise effect that will make you stand out among all those red dresses. There is no shortage of dresses in this color for lovers of the classic, but there is also for those who love equally elegant winter colors, such as purple, petrol green, deep blue. There is no lack of glitter here and there, with sequin dresses and bright decorations, but it is better not to overdo it for Christmas, and leave the glitter to a more suitable night, that of New Year. Below you can discover the clothes of exclusive brands and more accessible brands. Our general advice? If you have to choose black, and you don't want the usual little black dress, try the trouser suit, also in velvet, perhaps combined with a white shirt!

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© iStock The elegant dresses for the holidays

Glitter garments to shine even at Christmas

In addition to clothes of all colors, you can decide to wear something glitter, to give light to your look and gaze. You can decide to break up a suit, choosing a single bright element, such as a shirt or a tank top, or opt for the total glitter, perhaps with an elegant jumpsuit. Or, if you prefer a simpler but no less chic look, which always looks great, why not choose an elegant dress like a little black dress? Below you will find the glitter proposals of autumn-winter fashion!

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© Stradivarius Glitter craze for fall winter fashion

The most suitable accessories: clutch bag, elegant shoes and a nice scarf

How to combine your Christmas look with the right accessory? The guideline is always not to overdo it, so, even on the basis of the occasion, choose the right look and match it in a balanced way. What does it mean? If you have chosen a flashy dress, perhaps with sequins and gold sequins, opt for a more discreet bag and shoes. A pair of black pumps and a matching black handbag, in a matte fabric, will do for you. If, on the other hand, you have chosen a black dress, or in any case in a solid color, you can treat yourself to a jeweled clutch bag, even decorated, and special shoes. Since there is a certain cold to be expected, scarves and hats should not be missing, perhaps embellished with an eco-fur pom pom. Among the accessories below, you will also find Christmas-themed sneakers and more casual accessories. under...

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Tips for a casual (and ironic) look even at Christmas

Not all Christmas occasions and parties call for an elegant and festive look. Often, Christmas takes place with the family, with a meal all together. For more intimate and relaxed occasions, you can therefore choose a casual look, perhaps with some ironic details in plain sight, such as socks or a Christmas-themed sweater. You find a nice choice, also made for smiling, below. You can combine one of these sweaters with simple black trousers, or even blue jeans, and maybe focus on accessories to amaze, perhaps with shiny red sneakers, or a particular handbag.

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© Pull & Bear Christmas-themed fashion

A must for Christmas? The elegant coat!

Whatever your look chosen for Christmas, there is a garment that should be indisputable, the elegant coat. If you want to follow the trends of this fall winter, you should opt for a coat with a masculine cut, while if you prefer a more feminine look you can opt for dressing gown coats, belted at the waist, or even faux fur coats. A touch of class is the coat with the faux fur collar only, a retro choice that you will find again this year. The elegant coat is indispensable for every look, both for chic and casual ones. Even in a comfortable look, in fact, the coat will still give you a festive air, in keeping with the joy of the moment.

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© iStock The most beautiful coats of autumn winter

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