How to (Kinda) Dress Down for a Christmas Party

18 December, 2017
Teaming a formal dress with a biker jacket and ankle boots instantly dresses an outfit down for an effortless look

In the true spirit of December and Christmas party season, I'll admit that I actually shot these photos when I was incredibly hungover. One too many mulled wines may or may not have gotten the better of me but when it's December you just have to dust yourself off, rehydrate and head off to the next festive shindig where more mulled wine awaits! It's a hard life, eh?



Teaming a formal dress with a biker jacket and ankle boots instantly dresses an outfit down for an effortless look

Sure, Christmas party season is one of the best times of the year but it doesn't come without its own stresses including planning what to wear. It's sometimes hard to gage a dress code at a particular xmas bash and the fear of turning up 'too dressed up' or just that bit too 'casj'.

Teaming a formal dress with a biker jacket and ankle boots instantly dresses an outfit down for an effortless look
Teaming a formal dress with a biker jacket and ankle boots instantly dresses an outfit down for an effortless look

I donned this rather formal, but beautiful, red lace dress from Cari's Closet* one weekend but I wanted to dress it down a little. It's the type of dress that wouldn't look out of place if you wore it as a wedding guest or some other formal affair, so I wanted to challenge myself to see if it was possible to dress it down for a more laid back Christmas party vibe. I decided to switch out heels for my trusty black ankle boots, which I wear every other day and slung a leather biker jacket over the dress to juxtapose the more delicate floral red lace. The not-so-chic, hungover look also helped to dress down the party look for this particular occasion too.

Side profile of red lace Cari's Closet midi dress


What are your tips for dressing down for a Christmas party?

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9 comments

  1. Wow, you have really made it look fantastic, what a great look!

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  2. what a very nice look i love the back and red combonation very pretty

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  3. Such a gorgeous outfit! Love the reds! Super festive

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  4. I think you've done a great job with the dress, it looks fab and I'd never know you had a hangover! lol Mich x

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  5. Love that outfit! So classy and sophisticated! You look amazing x

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  6. I absolutely love this on you! x

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  7. Love that you shot this hungover lol ;) Lovely dress, I can't do heels so the boots would be perfect for me too.

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  8. It is such a beautiful dress and even though you've dressed it down, it still looks awesome with the boots and jacket

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  9. This is such a GORGEOUS outfit and one that I would totally wear. Just beautiful.

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