Christmas Eve, lunch and dinner: velvet, red and sequins for every holiday moment.
At Christmas you change three times, and one colour rules them all: red, from the burgundy of velvet to the cherry of patent leather. Christmas Eve at home calls for comfort that still looks polished, the family lunch wants quiet elegance, and the dinner turns on the sparkle.
Here is a look for every moment and how to style it, all built for the cold: luxe knits, velvet dresses, long-sleeve sequins, faux fur and jewel heels.
Quick answer: what to wear at Christmas
- The must-have colour at Christmas is red: start with a burgundy velvet dress or a red heart-shaped faux fur.
- The best look for Christmas Eve at home is a sweater with sequin bows because it blends comfort and shine.
- For Christmas lunch the right pick is a long-sleeve velvet dress, warm and elegant at the table.
- For Christmas dinner the best option is a long-sleeve sequin jumpsuit: it sparkles without baring the skin.
- With sequins the right shoe is a pointed patent court shoe, clean, so it never steals the show.
The best look for Christmas Eve at home
Christmas Eve indoors is all about comfort, but it needs a festive detail. A soft sweater with sequin bows on the sleeves does the job: wear it with velvet leggings on the sofa and stay flawless when guests arrive. If you prefer more coverage, go for a high-neck cardigan dress.
Sequin-bow sweater
Warm and sparkling at once: the clever Christmas Eve piece, from morning to dinner.
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The best velvet dress for Christmas lunch
Velvet is the fabric of Christmas: warm, elegant, perfect at the table. A long-sleeve dress in burgundy, forest green or black flatters everyone and needs nothing else. On your feet, a red patent or lace ankle boot finishes the look without heels you can't survive a long lunch in.
Velvet Queen dress
Long-sleeve velvet, clean lines: the dress that makes Christmas on its own.
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The best sequin look for Christmas dinner
Dinner is for shining, but in December it pays to stay covered: a long-sleeve sequin jumpsuit does it all, sparkles head to toe and keeps you warm. Or a jacket with sequin sleeves lifts even a simple outfit. With all that shine the shoe should step back: a clean patent court shoe lengthens the leg without competing.
Long-sleeve sequin jumpsuit
V-neck and full-on sparkle: Christmas dinner without the chill.
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Red and the accessories that make the look
Red is the touch that shouts Christmas: a red heart-shaped faux fur over an all-black look flips it, velvet heels with roses carry it to your feet. Then a piece of jewellery to light up the neckline and a clutch to tie the colours together. Golden rule: one hero and the rest to support it, never five pieces shouting at once.
Red Heart faux fur
The red piece that turns on the party by itself: throw it over any outfit.
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Burgundy velvet, a touch of red and something that sparkles: that's Christmas in a nutshell.
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What is the must-have colour to wear at Christmas?
The must-have colour at Christmas is red, in its burgundy and cherry shades, followed by gold, silver and forest green. On Dream Shop you'll find it on a burgundy velvet dress or a red heart-shaped faux fur.
What do you wear to Christmas dinner?
For Christmas dinner the best pick on Dream Shop is a long-sleeve sequin jumpsuit or a velvet dress: they sparkle and keep you warm. A piece of jewellery and a clutch are enough to finish them.
How to dress elegant but comfortable for Christmas lunch?
For Christmas lunch the right formula is a long-sleeve velvet dress with a comfortable ankle boot, or a statement blouse over palazzo trousers. Elegant at the table, without uncomfortable heels.
What shoes go with a sequin dress?
With sequins the best shoe is a pointed patent court shoe, clean and tonal, that lengthens the leg without stealing the show. If you want rhinestones on your feet too, pick a jewel sandal: only one of the two should sparkle at full volume.
What to wear for Christmas Eve at home?
For Christmas Eve at home the best look is a sweater with sequin bows and velvet leggings: warm and comfy, yet already festive when guests arrive.
What are shipping costs and payment options on Dream Shop?
On Dream Shop shipping is free from €100 and you can pay in 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna. So you can put together your whole Christmas look in one go.
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