Finding the right attire for Christmas Day can be a challenge; an added extra to think about over the hectic festive period. But in those quite moments watching a classic film, the most inspiration can be found. So, draw the curtains, settle in and take some pointers from the leading ladies and gentlemen on the big screen…
Christmas time is a period of excess and for the day itself this should be reflected in your outfit. Embellishment was a key trend on the London catwalks for AW17 and these sweaters encapsulate this perfectly. In Love Actually, a true modern classic, Keira Knightley beautifully offers inspiration for this embellished knitwear. Her ethereal style in the joyous wedding scene is a memorable reference point to inspire this Christmas Day.
The Holiday is a heart-warming tale of two women, who having both experienced difficult times in their relationships, decide to swap houses for a Christmas of escapism and, inevitably, a touch of new romance. LA’s Amanda, played by Cameron Diaz, finds herself in a quaint chocolate box cottage in the snowy English countryside – in response to which she dresses in swathes of cashmere. Quite the thought for a restful and comfortable Christmas Day. Simply keep the colour palette a tonal mix of camel and beige to maintain a classic look. It will surely add the most luxurious touch to the day.
Classic tailoring can take you from the Christmas Party to New Year’s Eve. For him a traditional Prince of Wales check, and for her a inky navy velvet, this is power couple dressing at its best. All it takes is a well-cut jacket in a fabric which will always remain in style. Take inspiration from George Bailey (James Stewart) in It’s A Wonderful Life. The leading gentleman in this most uplifting of holiday films, his post-war suits are the epitome of classic tailoring. Ever the gentleman in his look, such a vision across the festive period (but especially on the all-important day) will add a timeless edge to proceedings.
Miracle On 34th Street is quite the touching tale of a little girl’s belief in Father Christmas. This faith in the festivities propels her to prove that her acquaintance is the real thing. Red accents punctuate the story as is only befitting for a Christmas film of such sentiment. Simply wear one of your favourites outfits, enhanced with touches of red, to evoke this Christmas spirit. Be it a swipe of rouge lipstick, a velvet heel, a ruby-toned piece of jewellery, or the flourish of a scarf, a red addition or two can truly transform any outfit.
Dickens will never go out of fashion and never will the joy of spending a full day in sleepwear, especially at Christmas. This decadent thought should be matched by equally luxurious pyjamas. Silk is the obvious choice, in a style of a classic pyjama suit. Ebenezer Scrooge (Reginald Owens) spends the most vital scenes of A Christmas Carol in his sleepwear as he is shown life by the ghosts of Christmases past, present and future. It is a tale which will always capture the true spirit of Christmas – that of generosity and goodwill – and its ode to sleepwear can inspire your festive style this day too.
