Christmas Party Outfits: The Classics
The holiday season is here, and so are the countless Christmas parties calling for fabulous fits. At The Slow Fashion Style Guide, we know you can look festive and stylish while embracing sustainability. Whether you’re attending a cosy gathering or a glamorous soirée, we’ve rounded up chic and classic Christmas party outfit options and how to make them work for your slow fashion lifestyle.
Christmas Classics
There are some colours, fabrics and looks that you can lean into every Christmas, and if Christmas isn’t a time for nostalgia and comfort in the known, then we don’t know when is.
Lady in Red
Red is synonymous with Christmas, and we all know burgundy’s having a big moment right now. There is a red to suit everyone, but if you’re unsure, classic true red is universally flattering. If red feels overwhelming for you, some burgundy tights are a great option with a skirt and cosy jumper combo!
Mix Metallics
Gold, Silver, Gold and Silver. All that glitters is glamorous, and this is the season for it. However, metallic finishes are often made from unglamorous materials and production processes. So preloved, rentals and sustainable fibres like Tencel are your best bets here.
Sequins
Going full glitter ball sustainably at your Christmas party has never been so easy. With the number of secondhand sequins on preloved marketplaces and rental options to blow your mind, you’ve plenty of choices. Shop our sustainable sequins edit.
Classic Tailoring
Add a touch of sophistication: suits, blazers, and tuxedo dresses are irrevocably cool and undeniably swanky. And if you’re shopping your wardrobe, these classic combos are an excellent way to go. An oversized blazer with a dress can easily be zhuzhed up with some statement jewellery. Effortlessly chic is always in.
Voluptuous Velvet
Is there anything more sumptuous and sexy than velvet? If Christmas were a fabric, it’d probably be velvet. The problem is a lot of fast fashion companies make velvet from polyester. No, thank you. It’s also production heavy so deadstock, recycled, or repurposed is the way to go.
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CHRISTMAS PARTY OUTFITS
1. The Fabulous Festive Dress
Nothing says “holly jolly” like a drop-dead dress. Instead of buying new, scour preloved or vintage options or rent, the options are endless. If you stick to the classics, investing in a piece, you’ll wear time and again is OK too.
OMNES
Rosie Velvet Dress in Red
2. More Metallics Please
Metallics – gold, silver, and bronze—reflect light beautifully, bringing brightness and warmth during the darker winter months. Their shimmer brings to mind candlelit rooms, fairy lights and holiday decorations. Plus, they’re universally flattering, polished and festive AF.
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Metallic Dress
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