This post was originally published in December 2020. It has been updated with current links and information to provide you with inspiration for the best casual outfit for Christmas Day.
The holidays look different for everyone, but being festive is key! Here’s a casual outfit for Christmas Day that you can continue to wear all winter.
I’ve never been one to dress up on holidays. My family has always kept things casual and I’m pretty sure that’s what we’ll do for the rest of my life. However, casual doesn’t have to mean boring. I like to add special touches to brighten my mood and get me into the holiday spirit!
Don’t get me wrong, I totally start my Christmas Day with printed pajamas or cozy loungewear, but by the time dinner rolls around, I’m decked out in my casual holiday best! That usually means I’m donning a soft sweater and denim. This is a simple-yet-classic ensemble that’s totally foolproof.
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green sweater c/o Chicwish | plaid blanket scarf | medium wash skinny jeans | similar taupe loafers | similar brown handbag
Hate buying a holiday outfit and only wearing it one day out of the year? Me too.
One of the best things about this particular casual outfit for Christmas Day is that all of the items can be worn individually with other pieces to create new looks throughout the year. I got this scarf for my Christmas photos in 2019 and I knew I would wear it time and again (and I have). It’s a classic plaid print that will never go out of style. When I picked up this soft, bubble-sleeve sweater from Chicwish, I knew immediately that I wanted to pair it with the blanket scarf!
Add some comfy loafers and a stylish handbag and you’re set. This ensemble will suit you if you’re having a small dinner with family, dressing up for a Zoom call with friends, or just curling up with your favorite take-out for a Christmas movie marathon. However you’re spending the holidays this year, I’ve got you covered with this casual and comfy look!
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What do you usually wear on Christmas Day?
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Rosie Ireland says
I’m not sure how to dress this Christmas day with no adventures to the pub. I’ll either go full glam or onesie and bun head! I love this outfit, you look so chic!
Rosie
Emily Wilkinson says
I am all for casual outfits on christmas! we are usually just visiting family so I love a good leggings and sweater combo!
Carrington | Chaos and Coffee says
Such a cute outfit! Love the pom sweater, so festive and cozy. I’ll probably wear something similar this year for Christmas! Normally I dress up with a dress and heels and go all out, but it’s looking more and more like a jeans/legging Christmas for me lol xD Xx.
Jennifer Prince says
I love a good scarf combo! And I’m probably going to be wearing jeans and a sweater this year, too. Our plans are kind of up in the air, but we’re going to get together with in-town family like we did for Thanksgiving. I’m looking forward to it for sure!
Chrissy says
I love how you styled this look, especially with the loafers! As for what I’m wearing on Christmas Day, I’m thinking something comfortably chic. x
Lizzie says
I love this cozy outfit! Sweaters are my fave in winter time 🙂 This is the perfect outfit for a casual Christmas!
Lizzie
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Rach says
Haha my family and I are the complete opposite. We start off dressed up (like dressy casual) and then somehow throughout the day we all have converted to Christmas PJs. This casual Christmas outfit is totally something I would wear, especially this year!
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Emely says
I’m definitely still dressing up for the holidays. I love your more casual look with a festive scarf. I’ll probably use that as inspiration for Christmas.
Mariah Cooke says
100% behind this outfit! This looks exactly like something I’d wear!
XO
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Neely Moldovan says
I really love that sweater and the bag! So cute. This entire outfit is adorable and perfect for Christmas.
Tanvi Rastogi says
I love that sweater. Such a great color. I am all about comfort no matter what, but especially when food is involved 😀
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Anika says
I love your jumper and your scarf together, that match perfectly and the colours are gorgeous 😍
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Lauren says
Such a lovely outfit. I like casual outfits to be comfortable. But if we have company over I always try and dress up more. Thank you for sharing.
Kileen says
I’m the same way. I always like to relax and kind of dress down on the holidays to help me relax and take a load off of my mind. I’m always worrying about a million things that when it comes to my outfit, I like to make it simple. This is such a cute outfit! I think it’s the sweater and the scarf that take it up! I love that style of sweater so much!
Jenny in Neverland says
I love that sweater and the bag and basically everything about this outfit! Very casual and cosy. I have no idea what I’m going to wear on Christmas Day. I either dress up or just stay in my pjs, there’s no inbetween haha! xxx
Sarah Lindner says
I love versatile pieces, especially when you make make them work for occasions. Love this look! xoxo, Sarah
Morgan Klein says
I am definitely going casual this year for the Holidays too! I love the soft sweater and denim idea! It’s so great that the pieces you are wearing can be styled differently and worn other ways this year so you get more use out of them – so smart! I think this year I’ll wear a soft sweater too but with leggings to be extra comfortable because I’m pregnant! Happy Holidays!
Candace Hampton says
This casual holiday outfit is super cute. I can see myself wearing this as an everyday outfit as well paired in different color schematics. It not only looks super cozy but definitely stylish. Thank you for giving us an amazing holiday look that’s casual, fun, and cozy.
Abiodun says
Love how easy and comfy your outfit is! I’m pretty sure I’ll be in something plaid lol
Lovely says
The sweater looks gorgeous and the bobble details on the sleeves are perfect! I love that you paired it with the blanket scarf! Such a casual yet stylish Christmas outfit!
xoxo
Lovely
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Tara Fuller says
since we’re spending the holidays at home this year rather than seeing family in the northeast it’s definitely allllll casual and cozy! Going to have to grab that sweater!
Jaimie Tucker says
That scarf just says Christmas! Happy Holidays girl! xo Jaimie http://www.jaimietucker.com
Amanda says
A cozy knit sweater is perfect for the holidays, love the pretty green color of this one! You styled it perfectly, the scarf gives the outfit some festive vibes.
Lydia says
I always love getting dressed up for Christmas, but since I probably wont be leaving the house this year, I got wide leg velvet pants, the perfect combo of fancy and comfy!
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Deborah says
This is such a cute and cozy look that will cover most Christmas day events! I ALWAYS love a cozy sweater and a warm blanket scarf look!
Hillary Conheady says
Loving this cute and festive look! I’ll definitely be in cozy clothes on Christmas Day!
Greta says
This is definitely going to be my Christmas day look. Super comfy!
Caitlin says
This year is THE YEAR for cozy Christmas outfits! I love the scarf – actually own it myself! And a similar green sweater too!
Vourneen says
I absolutely love everything in this outfit for Christmas day! I always dress casual for Christmas day as we usually stay in by the fire and don’t leave the house. I also love how versatile the outfit is as I’d wear these on other wintery days.
Helena Marz says
When I was growing up we always got dressed up for Christmas and now things have changed so every year is different. Last year I wore a red sweater dress on ChristmasEve and leggings on Christmas Day. This year we are planning on dressing up since it’s been so long we haven’t dressed up since the pandemic hit. Love your causal ideas for the holidays❤️
Lovely says
Your sweater is amazing, and the plaid scarf looks perfect with it. I would totally wear this.
xoxo
Lovely
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Deborah says
Yes to versatile outfits and pieces! It’s better for the planet too.
You look so cozy and warm! I love the bag and the scarf!
Sarah says
I love your sweater! And all the colors in the outfit go so pretty together. I’m one for a casual holiday outfit too! After the pjs in the morning of course lol!
Amanda says
My family keeps it casual on Christmas too so this is definitely an outfit I would wear for Christmas! Comfy jeans, warm sweater and I love the Christmas-y plaid print scarf!