Every Christmas, I look forward to getting dressed up for Christmas parties. It’s the only time of year it’s socially acceptable to wear a Christmas bow on your head and bells from your ears and I take full advantage of it! Sometimes it can be hard to know exactly what to wear to different Christmas events. Here are a few ideas.

Dressy Christmas party. These are the parties I look forward to all year. I love getting dressed up in velvet, sequins, and bows. A classic black dress is always a great idea. Plus around Christmas, you can pair it with some great accessories and stand-out shoes. If  you live in a cold climate, it would give you an excuse to wear this coat. If you’re not really into dressing up, a cute top with a jacket, nice jeans, accessories, and cute shoes could be a good option.

Casual Christmas. In our family, most of our Christmas gatherings are pretty casual. This year, I think I’m going to go with a cute, casual dress like this with a sweater, tights, and boots. (The dress is comfy and loose in case I get inspired to eat a few of Santa’s cookies). A great sweater like this with jeans and cute shoes would also be a great option.

Christmas Eve. When I was growing up, our Christmas Eve service was always the opportunity to showcase my Christmas dress. Even though I don’t usually buy a Christmas dress now, I still like to find something cute for our Christmas Eve services. This sweater,  skirt, tights, and these shoes are a great way to be festive. I also like this with black pants or nice jeans, shoes, and some cute accessories.

Christmas accessories. Christmas is a great time to go crazy with your accessories. I have a headband like this that I only wear at Christmas time. Here are some of my favorite Christmas accessories that could go with any Christmas party attire!

Have a great Christmas!