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25 Dressy and Casual Christmas Party Outfit Ideas for 2022
We've got your work Christmas party outfit covered.
As the Christmas cards begin to roll in during the month of December, you may acquire a few Christmas party invitations, as well. Or, perhaps you are the designated family member or friend who organizes the annual Christmas Eve dinner. In the haze of shopping for others, you may find yourself drawing a blank in front of your closet on December 24. But we've taken the stress out of finding the perfect Christmas party outfit by rounding up casual and chic jumpsuits, dresses, sweaters, and jeans so you can look your best — and feel just as comfortable — whether you're hosting or attending.
If your family opts out of the popular ugly Christmas sweater tradition, then you're free to pick the cutest winter ensemble out there, whether it's a traditional cocktail dress for a fancier gathering or a cozy turtleneck to keep you warm as you sip Christmas cocktails. Once you've decided on the level of fancy you are going for, you can then have fun with accessories and cute Christmas party hairstyles to complete the look.
You can treat this purchase as a Christmas gift to yourself, but you'll also be able to rock these pieces again, whether it's at a New Year's Eve party or next year's Thanksgiving outfit. Any one of these Christmas party outfits will have you looking like an ice princess — with the bonus of still being able to run around in the kitchen and sit on the floor to play Christmas party games with the kids.
Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and YouGov, among other publications. When she’s not working, you can find her running, traveling, or scrolling TikTok. Follow her on Twitter.
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
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