Festive films are the best source of ideas for your Christmas Day outfit. True classics, your look will reflect the magic of the day. Time to snuggle down with Mr & Mrs Maxwell-Scott and get a little inspiration…
Love Actually weaves many stories together – no more memorable than Keira Knightley’s ethereal wedding scene. Here, she wears a beautiful feather dress which is apt inspiration for a look of embellished knitwear on Christmas day. Christmas is, after all, a day of excess. Channel her angelic style with cream knitwear that is enhanced by a touch of sparkle or dramatic bow. Embellishment was also a big trend on the SS18 catwalks so you will be ahead of the curve for next year as well. There is nothing like a little extravagance in your Christmas attire.
For a truly snug Christmas, a full cashmere look is an essential. As proven by Amanda, played by Cameron Diaz, in The Holiday – 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 finds herself in a stereotypically quaint chocolate box cottage in the snowy English countryside – in response to which she dresses in swathes of cashmere. Perfect for a restful and comfortable Christmas Day keep the color palette simple in order to maintain a classic look. It will surely add the most luxurious touch to the day.
It’s A Wonderful Life is perhaps one of the most beloved Christmas films. A true icon of cinema, this 1946 Christmas fantasy comedy-drama is the most uplifting of holiday films. For your style this Christmas then, take inspiration from George Bailey (James Stewart) the leading gentleman whose post-war suits are the epitome of classic tailoring. Be sure to pair a smart checked double-breasted jacket with a soft blue shirt and a pair of traditional brogues to perfectly pay homage to this leading man. With Bailey 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.
It is Christmas and so, a few touches of red are inevitable. Be it a swipe of rouge lipstick, a bold headband, a ruby-toned belt, or the flourish of a scarf, a red addition or two can truly transform any outfit. This is very much the case in the glimmers of red in Miracle On 34th Street. It is quite the touching tale of a little girl’s belief in Santa Claus. This faith in the festivities propels her to prove that her acquaintance is the real deal, the true Santa. Red accents punctuate the 1994 adaptation of this tale as is only befitting for a Christmas film of such sentiment. Therefore, accents of red are ideal for your Christmas day outfit too.
Charles 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 pajamas. A classic pajama set is imperative. Ebenezer Scrooge (Reginald Owens in the 1938 film) spends the most vital scenes of A Christmas Carol in his sleepwear as he is shown his 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 on this day too.
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