Do you dress up on Christmas Day?

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If so, what are you planning on wearing this year?

[OpheIiaBaIIs]

Yes, it's a 'thing' in our house! After I've got lunch started, me and DD grab a glass of cava and head off to my room to get ready. I have a new dress every year - this year I've bought a gorgeous 1940s style one with a pussy bow neck, black with rather festive red flowers and green leaves - and DD wears something new, too. We have carols on as we get ready, it's lovely. I usually put ivy leaves or holly in my hair too. When we're done, we go into the lounge for a 'reveal' in front of DH. He always gets all teary and tells us we're beautiful, then I get a kiss under the mistletoe It's one if my favourite bits of the day! DH usually wears a cashmere jumper or similar - this year I've bought him a beautiful cashmere and silk one in a gorgeous deep heather shade. Can't wait to see him in it!

Forgot to say, we don't even go out - the dressing up is just for us, and it makes the day feel far more special than just staying in pyjamas. We don't have guests either, so it's important to make it feel as out of the ordinary as possible.

And I found a picture of my dress

[AndrastesKnickerweasels]

If we're going somewhere, we'll put on decent clothes but normally it's jammies. DD usually spends the day in dress-ups and will change into a "better" one to go to XP's at tea time.

Definitely dress up for Christmas dinner with DP's family, which is usually in mid-December.

[APocketfulOfStars]

Thanks iklboo

[Judydreamsofhorses]

Dressy-ish. Last Christmas we hosted and I wore a black suede skirt with a sparkly jumper, opaques and flat boots. This year is at the in-laws, and will be along the same lines - maybe skinny jeans and boots with a fancy blouse.

[Princesspinkgirl]

Yes a new dress that's if I actually fit in one this year as I'll be 40 weeks pregnant on Christmas day

[MalbecAndLindt]

Yes usually always have something 'dressy' on for Xmas day. PJs for breakfast/presents then we all get ready. By 5ish, we are usually full to bursting and very merry so new PJs on

This year I'll be 7 months pregnant and refusing to buy something new which I'll never wear again so it's either leggings and a Xmas jumper (will be tight but still wearable) or maternity jeans and top that I've already got.

[anyoldname76]

i wear a Christmas jumper and leggings, after dinner once dh nan has gone i wear my new Christmas pjs

[AgeingArtemis]

Smarter than norm slobbering stuff, but nothing formal. I usually wear Chinos and a Christmas jumper.

[JamieVardysParty]

Bikini and a kaftan.

[elQuintoConyo]

Jeans and boots to walk the dog.

Something pretty for late dinner when ILs come. Skirt and tights if it is warm enough, leggings and jumper dress if it isn't.

My DSis goes all out with festive jewellery - think light-up singing snowman earrings

The dog will be wearing a festive neckerchief.

[BiddyPop]

We tend to dress nicely but not formally - DH wears a shirt and tie but not a jacket (or a more casual blazer rather than suit).

I have a couple of options - I wear Christmas jumpers with jeans on other days rather than Christmas Day itself.

I have a navy woolen dress from M&S that I couldn't wear last year ("too dark") which is just below knee length and has a slight swing to the skirt - which I would wear with plain navy heels most likely.

I have a red tunic to wear over black leggings and boots.

I have another navy dress (Monsoon) which is lighter fabric with bright flowers over it, again needs the navy heels. But only if the weather is balmy like last year - too fine to wear thermal layers under it.

I have quite a few other options I could pull out, I will decide closer to the time. But comfortable and semi-dressy will be the aim. Hair done nicely (complete with my bright red streaks for Christmas!), and makeup on.

DD will wear something resembling regular clothes and NOT a tracksuit. I am hoping to move past sports leggings into either nice leggings and a top, or jeans and a top. I know it won't be anything resembling a skirt or dress. She will possibly accept me putting her hair in a plait to make it look nice. (She'll be 11).

[iklboo]

Pocket - here you go. Lots of different colours. It fits really nicely too.

Retro dresss*

[SleepFreeZone]

I have t shirt with sparkly sleeves they tends to come out. Last year mum bought me a bright red festive jumper that housed my nearly full term bump rather well. She said I looked quite ill in it though 🙊🙊

[katienana]

I like putting on my new clothes and using new make up. I get the DC a nice outfit as part of their present "Santa wants you to wear this".

[Shesinfashion]

At home I like to be comfortable so relaxed clothing if we stay in. Visiting family I'll wear a dressy top, skinny jeans and heels. Don't know why I bother with the shoes as we have to take them off as soon as we get anywhere. House rules!

[soundsystem]

We did full on dressy as children. I would if we were going to family but this year it's just the three of us at home with some friends who'll be coming straight from work, so we'll be in jeans and festive jumpers. And I'll be 36 weeks pregnant so comfort is paramount!

[EchidnasPhone]

We go to morning mass so are generally dressed nicely anyway but the kids would normally have s new outfit & I would maybe have a new top or something. I'd get changed later in the day when evening visitors come over.

[Gizlotsmum]

Used to as a child, will have new clothes but possibly not full on dressy. At home this year so don't need to make the effort for my mum ( who feels it makes Christmas dinner more of an event) or in laws who are fairly relaxed

[APocketfulOfStars]

iklbo that's gorgeous! would you send me a link, please? Pretty please?!

I always do at home, but DH rarely dresses up at all. This will be our first Christmas in our new home and DS. I'm hoping I can persuade DH to make an effort.

I always end up changing into whatever new clothes I've been given throughout the day

[ThoraGruntwhistle]

Always. Last year : frogman.
2016: Gandalf.

[Juanbablo]

I've got a black sparkly jumper this year which I will wear with jeans. The dcs always get a nice outfit to wear.

[70isaLimitNotaTarget]

M&S black brocade leggings and a nice Christmas jumper (that I still need to source)

PJs for Christmas Dinner wouldn't be done here, but each to their own.

DD wants to spend Boxing Day in PJs though.

[trixymalixy]

Always. This year I'll be wearing a silvery grey tulle midi skirt. Not quite worked out what I'll be wearing it with though!

[MadisonAvenue]

I don't bother, I might wear a new-ish top with skinny jeans but after presents we take the dog for a long walk and then it's back to cook lunch. It's only the four of us and my parents so I never see much point.
Plus I detest having to get dressed up. I'm only comfortable in my jeans.

[flapjackfairy]

Xmas jumper and jeans which is dressing up as far as i am concerned! I hate getting dressed up! Wouldve gone to dd wedding in jeans and boots if i could have got away with it!!