A Christmas dress for December can have lace, ruffles or velvet in burgundy, Christmas red or deep green, and work all the way from the mulled wine party to the Christmas dinner and nights out with friends. December is full of moments. We call it The Moments We Celebrate, and here are the dresses for every one of them.
Mulled wine party
A mulled wine party at a friend's place, with gingerbread, blue cheese and candles in every window, calls for something festive and soft. Our Knitted Midi Dress in Christmas red is knitted and fitted, with long balloon sleeves and buttons all the way down. Wear it with light slingbacks with a low heel. Want something shorter? Our Draped Dress is a red mini dress with a high ruched collar, balloon sleeves and a defined waist, best with black pointed heels.
Advent dinner
An Advent dinner with friends, candlelight and a glass of mulled wine before the food. This is where lace and ruffles belong. Our Frill Lace Dress in burgundy has a ruffled collar, sheer three-quarter sleeves with ruffles and a skirt with several tiers of ruffles. It is lined and has an elastic waist. With it: black pointed heels, like our Pointy Slingback, and a small black bag. For something more sculpted, Asymmetric Draped Midi Dress from Bubbleroom Occasion is a red one-shoulder jersey dress with draping at the front. Wear it with red slingbacks.
The Christmas dinner
Christmas dinner with the girls, when the night carries on long after dessert. Our Frill Lace Dress in Christmas red is woven lace with a high collar, long sleeves and buttons at the front, and it is lined. Best with black heeled sandals and gold earrings. Want to go all the way to the floor? Draped Ruched Ankle Dress from Bubbleroom Occasion is a red maxi dress in stretchy jersey with ruched seams and puff sleeves. If you like a wrap, Frill Wrap Dress from Happy Holly in dark red has a ruffled neckline and ruffles at the cuffs.
The party night, why not in green?
The office Christmas party, or the night you head out after dinner. Red and burgundy are classics, but deep green is just as festive. Velvet Maxi Dress from Bubbleroom Occasion is olive green velvet in maxi length, with a boat neckline, long sleeves and ruching at the waist. It also comes in plum. Wear it with black pointed heels. Want a slit? Wrap Slit Maxi Dress from Bubbleroom Occasion in dark green has a wrap-inspired front and a slit at the front.
How to find the right Christmas dress
- The colour. Christmas red is classic, burgundy and deep green a little more muted.
- The fabric. Lace, velvet and satin make even a simple silhouette festive.
- The sleeves. Long sleeves suit December, and sheer lace sleeves make them more festive.
- The occasion. Knits and soft fabrics for the mulled wine party, lace and velvet for dinners and parties.
Christmas dress FAQ
What colour should a Christmas dress be?
Christmas red, burgundy and deep green are the classics. For something more understated, go for black lace or plum velvet.
What do you wear to a Christmas dinner?
It depends where. At someone's home, a knitted dress or a dress with long sleeves works well. At a restaurant or a party, go for lace, velvet or ruffles.
Which shoes go with a Christmas dress?
Black pointed heels go with most Christmas dresses. If you're walking through snow, wear boots on the way and keep the heels in your bag. Here are our favourite winter shoes, and if you need something to wear over your dress, read how to find the right winter jacket.
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