What to Wear for Every Festive Celebration

Festive plans are locked in, and the outfits? Sorted. From office Christmas parties and Friendsmas drinks to Christmas Day lunches and full-on New Year’s Eve chaos, this is your moment to show up feeling cute, confident, and totally you. Warm summer days, cooler nights, long festive afternoons that roll into evenings, whatever the plan, this is your go-to guide for nailing the festive dress code without the stress.

Office Christmas parties are kinda that in-between vibe. You want to look festive, but not like you’re doing the absolute most. Cute, polished, and still totally work-safe. Long sleeve minis are always a win. Satin midis just work. And an easy, tailored dress? Effortless. Also, the transition from desk to drinks is a breeze. Black, red, or deep jewel green tones will always work both ways. Throw on a pair of sandals, add some gold jewellery, and you're ready for a night out.

Friendsmas is where you don’t need to play it safe. This is your excuse to actually have fun with what you’re wearing. Flirty cuts, fun details, maybe a little sparkle because it’s literally Friendsmas. Sequin minis, bodycon midis, or anything that sculpts you when you walk. Go bolder with accessories, add a glossy or statement lip, and wear heels you can dance in. Perfect for cocktails, loud laughs, and accidentally staying out way too late with your girls.

Christmas Day outfits should feel easy. Like throw-it-on, feel-good straight away kind of easy. Comfort is non-negotiable because there’s food (lots of it), sitting around, chatting all day, and yes, a post-lunch food coma is part of the plan. Flowy mini dresses, relaxed midis, and lightweight fabrics are always a win here to make getting dressed feel effortless.

Casual definitely doesn’t mean boring, though. You could take this opportunity to play with prints, festive colours, and loose silhouettes. They photograph well, you can be sure of that, and are definitely styles you can move in all day. Add flats, sandals, or a kitten heel and you’re sorted from morning coffees to afternoon desserts without needing a single outfit change. Comfy, cute, and very Christmas Day approved.

Summer Christmas girls, this is your season. Festive dressing in the summer heat is basically just a balancing act. You want to stay cool, but still look on theme. Cotton dresses, linen blends, and light satin styles make it easy. And honestly? This is the time to pull out the bright colours and fun prints. They do all the work for you and instantly feel Christmassy without trying too hard.

Outfit-wise, mini dresses, flowy midis, open backs, strapless sundresses, all of it works in the heat. They’re easy to wear, easy to move in, and still cute enough for photos (because yes, there will be photos). You could be heading to a long outdoor lunch, beach hangs, or backyard drinks with friends; these are the pieces you’ll actually want to stay in all day.

If it’s cold where you are, just start by staying warm. You can still look cute while doing it. Long-sleeve dresses, knit dresses, midi dresses; all solid options, all easy, all cosy enough that you’re not counting down until you can leave. Boots make the most sense if comfort comes first, but heels still work if that’s more your thing (especially if you like a little spice in winter). Add a coat or a blazer on top, whatever you grabbed on the way out, and honestly, that’s plenty. Layers do the work for you. Cold weather shifts the vibe a bit. Darker colours, thicker fabrics, longer lengths, they just make sense. Anything you can sit in all night, stay warm in, and still like in photos is a win. If you’re not freezing and you feel cute at dinner, you’re doing it right. That’s it.

New Year’s Eve is your moment to go all out. This is the night for sparkles, sequins, bold cuts, basically anything extra. Party plans, rooftop drinks, or just counting down to midnight with friends, whatever you’re doing, your outfit should feel fun and confident. And if it feels like “too much”… good. That’s the point. Go for a shimmery mini, a metallic midi, or that piece you keep saving for “one day.” Tonight counts. Add high heels, do a glossy lip, maybe a bit of shimmer somewhere. New year, same you, just shinier.

No matter the plan, festive outfits should make you feel confident, comfy, and cute. Showpo’s festive styles come in sizes 0-16, plus sizes included, with inclusive fits made to flatter every body, so you can focus on celebrating, not adjusting your dress. From lunches to late nights, find your perfect fit and show up feeling like that girl all season long!