When it comes to Christmas, everyone has their own traditions. Whether that is a mad rush to visit all the relatives or an indoor soiree, everyone’s plans are bound to be different this year. One constant that will remain is the big decision of what to wear. If you are looking for outfit inspo look no further, but remember, there are no rules for your Christmas day attire.
How your outfit will affect the planet is worth keeping in mind. “If everyone wore a pre-loved outfit on Christmas Day this year, the CO2 emissions saved would be equivalent to taking 56 million cars off the road for a day.”
It is a bold assumption to make that any of us will actually be getting dressed at all. However, if your family likes to make the most of the day, you could switch up your style with two outfits; one for your festive walk and another for the remainder of the day. For the former, it is important to wrap up warm without looking like you have just thrown anything on. This is easily done with the presence of a staple coat, stand out patterns or eye-catching accessories. With no festivals having taken place over the summer, you may have thought you had avoided bucket hats this year. Nevertheless, their winter counterparts are fluffy and available in a variety of styles, making them a popular addition to your festive wardrobe.
Another stylish suggestion is dungarees. Of course there is an element of practicality because of how warm they are, but another bonus they possess is their ability to hide our post-Christmas dinner belly. There is no need to unbutton your dungarees due to their relaxed nature - you will have plenty of room to breathe even after all those potatoes!
Having said this, it is sometimes nice to have a reason to dress up and this can be done by opting to don a classic Christmas shade of red in a dress, blouse, culotte jeans or, if you are going for the more subtle look, simply apply a vibrant red lipstick. Incorporating traditional patterns into your outfits or accessories can also make a difference. Classic examples include star shaped jewellery and hair wear, or patterns that have become synonymous with the holidays like tartan or the recently on trend cherubs and angels. This fusion of religion and fashion has soared in popularity across social media and, naturally, the fast fashion parade followed suit. If you are wanting to hop on the bandwagon, shop on Depop for the cherub print. You will find it in many forms, from Urban Outfitters mesh tops to dressy PLT flares.
Why shouldn’t we dress up for ourselves this year? Or if you would prefer to, why not chill in your Christmas themed loungewear. Whatever you want to do this Christmas, be as unpredictable as 2020 and wear whatever you like!
Edited by Katie Wheatley