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3 Non-Tacky Ways to Look Christmassy & Cute

Skip the tacky sweaters and santa hats. Let’s rock something a little more stylish this Christmas.

Last Updated on February 27, 2019 by Charlotte - University of Birmingham
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I don’t know about you, but Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. I love everything about it – from Christmas music and Christmas songs to Christmas food… But Christmas clothes? That one phrase alone is enough to give any fashionista nightmares of tacky sweaters and Santa hats.

But fear not – there are ways to incorporate some Chrismassy fun into your wardrobe this year, without looking tacky or kitschy! Interested in hearing more? Read on!

Classically Christmassy

For this first look, I wanted to create a festive, fun outfit for drinks with friends on Christmas Eve that would keep your warm but also be cute and sophisticated.

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knit dress/cardigan/boots/necklace/beret/belt/leggings

This outfit is festive without being over-the-top. Red is, of course, a perfect color for the Christmas season, and I just adore this chunky, fair isle print cardigan. The sexy knee-high boots make this look perfect for going out, but you could always wear flats to dress it down- or if there’s a lot of snow! I chose a cozy hat and leggings to keep you snug and this cute little snowflake necklace for a wintery touch.

Christmas Party

This is an outfit for those of you lucky enough to have a formal event or Christmas party to go to this year. Christmas is the perfect time to have a change from your LBD and invest in a LRD – little red dress.

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dress/heels/clutch/earrings/stole

This dress just screamed Christmas to me, and I wanted to create a kind of Great Gatsby-style formal outfit with it. You could of course toughen this up with a leather jacket and ankle boots instead of the heels and stole. If the red shoes are too much festivity for you, this would also look great with silver or black shoes. Again, I couldn’t resist snowflake-shaped earrings!

Christmas Cozy

What if you’re just having a cozy time in for Christmas but want to look festive? This outfit is perfect for staying inside and keeping cozy!

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sweater/boots/hat/circle scarf/red lipstick/leggings

Nothing screams comfort like a big oversized sweater, and this huge snowflake sweater looked perfect. Leggings are much cozier than jeans and warmer than tights, so I added those, and I chose this cute hat and scarf if you decide to leave the comfort of your sofa! I thought a splash of red lipstick would add a sexy touch.

Bonus: Christmassy Accessories

If you don’t want to completely update your wardrobe for the holiday season, you can add a festive touch with some of these winter-themed accessories. Fair isle print is a great way to add a festive, but stylish, feel to your outfit.

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heart necklace/christmas ball earrings/christmas tree pin/gingerbread man charm/wreath brooch/snowflake earrings/handwarmers/snowflake scarf

Choose any of these to add a festive touch to any outfit.

Your thoughts?

Will you be wearing anything Christmas-inspired this year? Have you managed to work your Ugly Sweater in a fun way? How do you feel about fair isle print? Let us know with a comment!

Tags : Christmas, Holidays, Outfit Ideas

16 Comments
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  1. Hannah M. says

    May 29, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    I’m loving the first outfit! šŸ™‚

    Reply
  2. mike says

    April 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Thanks for the post. It is really very informative.
    A very good read by the author looking forward to visit more really soon.

    Thanks

    Reply
  3. Lizzy says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    I think you did a really wonderful job here, I’m certainly excited to get more into the Christmas-dressing spirit now! While not everything is my style, you totally saved me with the accessories -they are so cute!

    Reply
  4. Paula* says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    All of the outfits are really wonderful, but am I the only person who doesn’t mind looking a little tacky or kitschy on Christmas?

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    Love it all! Especially the first outfit šŸ™‚

    Reply
  6. Mari says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    So pretty! All of them!

    Reply
  7. Bridget says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    I love the dress in the second outfit, but I’ve seen it in person and It’s definitely very orange, not red.

    Reply
  8. Danielle says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    Oh my gosh, number two takes my breath away!
    I LOVE THAT OUTFIT!

    Reply
  9. Kyrstin says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    wonderful as always charlotte!

    Reply
  10. crystal says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    i love the 1st outfit although i’d use a wide belt like the 1 shown on the cardigan. not a fan of the dress in the 2nd outfit but i like the cozy outfit in # 3 and the red lipstick gr8 idea

    Reply
  11. Lori Michelle says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    You all always know what looks best!
    I love all of them!

    Reply
  12. angelina gurk says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    dress from the “cristmas party” look is 10$ chipper on piperlime http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=58867&vid=1&pid=825660&scid=825660002, plus as i remember they have free shipping and free exchange.

    Reply
  13. Tiffany says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    Great outfits! Definitely the non-cheesy ways to dress for the holidays! So chic!

    xo
    Tiffany

    Reply
  14. Megan says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

    I LOVE the last outfit sooooosooooo much!!!

    Reply
  15. Martina says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:20 am

    Not too crazy about the second outfit, the dress reminds me too much of christmas presents’ wrapping paper.

    I’m in love with the last outfit though: I’m currently obsessed with chunky sweaters and I swear I would wear them all winter to stay on my couch and watch a Disney movie with my friends.

    Happy Holidays to everybody,
    Martina

    Reply
  16. ola says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:20 am

    love love love the third outfit + the accessories at the end! for some reasons they make me happy : )

    Reply

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