What to Wear: Outfit Inspiration for the Christmas Holidays

Spend the end of 2022 in style by introducing holiday-ready pieces into your rotation. So when the social season calls for dressing up, your sartorial choices will need to cover Christmas through to the New Year and everything in between. From sparkling sequin dresses to colour block skirts, this is your inspiration for what to wear over the coming holiday season.

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Plisse midi dress

We’re seeing refreshing hues of blue take over our wardrobes this festive season. Incorporate this fresh shade in your seasonal line-up by adding a colour block midi dress to your wardrobe. Whether it’s lunch on Christmas day with the family or celebrations over dinner with close friends, this feminine style is the perfect choice when it’s time to dress up for the holidays. The full plisse skirt features colour block details for an outfit that makes any occasion special. With a sleeveless, halter neck top and flowing skirt that grazes the calves, this beautiful blue dress is our pick for celebrating with loved ones.

Midi skirt

Effortless and elegant, the Golden Hour Skirt makes dressing your best for the holidays as easy as can be. Confidently relaxed and boldly printed half red and half pink, this statement piece requires minimal styling for a look that is endlessly flattering. Its demure midi length features a curved hem and waistband tie that are decidedly chic. For those laidback occasions like boxing day barbecues or catch-ups over brunch during the Christmas period, you’re sure to look your best in this midi skirt. Complete the rest of the outfit with a simple white top and your favourite sandals for an understated look.

One shoulder sequin dress

Ring in the new year in the unrivalled style of a sparkly sequin dress. As the upcoming end-of-year events are fast approaching, you’ll be needing an eye-catching number that’s perfect for celebrating in. Set in a stunning shade of rich red, this mini dress exudes glitz and glam with its all-over shiny sequin details. Draping beautifully over the body, with a figure-flattering waist tie and striking one-shoulder neckline, this head turning piece will fast become a favourite that gets you in the party spirit. When it’s time to count down to midnight, you won’t want to be seen wearing anything else.

Broderie dress or button shorts

If you’re heading off on an end-of-year vacation, you’ll want to pack easy, summer pieces that will have you looking and feeling your best as you unwind and relax before the new year. A broderie dress is one of the best pieces for those endless warm weather days. The natural cotton fabric was made for summer, with white cutwork broderie detailing throughout to give you that light and breezy look. Exuding femininity with its flutter sleeves and frill hem, this is the style to wear when vacationing over the summer months.

Perfect for the everyday, these tailored shorts will be your new go-to for the warmer months. A classic, elevated short that features gold button detailing along the pockets, they can take you from casual day outings to fine dining in the evening with ease. Style the look with any of your casual tops or pair it with a flowy blouse and high heels to take the look up a notch.

Three piece set

End-of-year events in the office call for smart and sophisticated pieces that follow the appropriate corporate dress code. For a streamlined look that takes out the stress of pairing separates together, opt for a co-ord set. Style our Resolve Strappy Top with its matching Resolve Mini Skirt to get that effortlessly coordinated look. Drape the Best Foot Forward Blazer over your shoulders for a complete outfit that is feminine and complementary. In a soft shade of pink, it’s a charming style that’s elegant for work Christmas parties.