15 Christmas-Dinner Outfit Ideas I'm Borrowing

One thing that's more stressful than making the actual Christmas meal is, you guessed it, planning and executing an impeccable Christmas dinner outfit. But fret not—there's still ample time to prepare and perfect the evening menu and outfit, and we're here to explain how.

To help you get some ideas for chic Christmas dinner ensembles, we turned to our vast network of fashion people to see what they've been wearing. And just as expected, their looks didn't disappoint. While some have a hint of red, others carry just the right amount of sparkle. All of them, of course, hold an air of elegance. From leather pants to a slip skirt, these are the Christmas dinner outfits you'll want to re-create this holiday season. Read on to see the looks and shop key pieces.

Aimee wears a white sweater, beige trousers nad mesh heels/

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Style Tip: Want to master the look of casual polish? Wear a button-up sweater with tailored pants in monochromatic hues.

ingrid wears a black long coat, black top, sequin shorts, sheer tights, and burgundy heels.

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Style Tip: If you want to get dressed up this year, a good combination to keep in your back pocket is shorts, sheer tights, a long coat, and patent leather heels.

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Style Tip: If you're looking for a chic and simple outfit, you can't go wrong with a printed dress and boots.

Erin wears a black midi dress with black mules.

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Style Tip: You can never go wrong with a classic black-and-white dress with pointy-toe shoes like WWW Associate Director of Fashion News Erin Fitzpatrick is wearing here. Timeless.

A woman wears a champagne sheer dress, blue bottega veneta clutch, and tan mule heels.

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Style Tip: A flowy, champagne-colored dress and heels are the perfect way to dress up.

Ali wears a black silk dress with a low back.

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Style Tip: Another foolproof Christmas-dinner look is a slip dress with a warm coat over your shoulders.

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Style Tip: If you're feeling bright, you can't go wrong with a colorful sweater and an equally colorful coat.

Natasha wears a black leather jacket, blue jeans, and a black shoulder bag.

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Style Tip: Update your T-shirt-and-jeans combination with a simple leather shirt.

Mira wears a pink scarf, black t-shirt, pink button down, pink trousers and black polka dot heels.

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Style Tip: Give a monochromatic look some edge with a classic black crew-neck sweater.

Camille wears a black twee jacket, white t-shirt, black shorts, and white knee-high boots.

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Style Tip: If you want to take the black-and-white approach, you can always wear a two-tone jacket with a black miniskirt.

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Style Tip: A cable-knit cardigan will give your ensemble the perfect touch of coziness.

Ada wears a black blazer, white t-shirt, black pvc pants, black ballet flats, and a red chain bag.

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Style Tip: If you want to wear pants, opt for a PVC or leather pair and style it with a double-breasted blazer.

Emma wears a short fur jacket, black jeans, and black pointed toe boots.

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Style Tip: To nail the cozy and cute look, grab a short fur jacket and pair it with wide-leg jeans and pointed-toe shoes.

A woman wears a miu miu hat, gray long coat, alaia burgundy bag, and burgundy patent leather heels.

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Style Tip: No matter the type of outfit or occasion, a gray outfit with burgundy accessories automatically looks expensive.

Elsa wears a white silk scarf top, pendant necklace, baggy black trousers, and black pointed-toe heels.

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This fall, scarf tops have dominated, and this winter and holiday season, we expect them to continue their reign. For your Christmas dinner, re-create Elsa Hosk's look by pairing a scarf top with baggy trousers and heels.

This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Eva Thomas
Contributor