Christmas Party Outfits: Slip Dresses, Velvet and Winter Layers

Updated 15 November 2026

A table booked with friends, Christmas drinks, a lunch that turns into an evening out. These are the occasions when you want to feel a little more dressed up, without spending the whole night adjusting what you are wearing.

If you are looking for Christmas party outfits for women over 50, start with pieces you are excited to wear. Here are three combinations we would put together at Dotique, from a cream slip dress and chocolate faux fur to embroidered velvet with dark denim. Each includes a jacket, because what you arrive in is part of the outfit too.

1. Dinner and drinks: the slip dress with chocolate faux fur

The outfit: Sofie Schnoor Bettsw cream slip dress with Monari's chocolate faux-fur jacket.

The black lace neckline gives this cream dress its character. We would keep it visible with the jacket worn open, then add black pointed boots to pick up the lace. Small earrings and a simple evening bag are enough here.

The contrast is what makes this pairing work for us: a fluid, bias-cut dress against a shorter, textured jacket. Chocolate brings warmth to the cream, while the jacket's three-quarter sleeves leave space for a bracelet. This is how we would bring a slip dress into the winter party wardrobe.

Try it this way: adjust the straps so the neckline sits comfortably, then check the dress with your chosen underwear. For a lower heel, keep the pointed toe and choose a boot you can happily spend the evening in.

Sofie Schnoor Bettsw Cream Satin Slip Dress S262306Monari 809797 Faux Fur Jacket Chocolate Brown

2. Festive lunch: pale blue knitwear and an embellished skirt

The outfit: Munthe Vuzia camel skirt, Munthe Vovilla blue alpaca-blend cardigan and Oui's Chocolate Torte jacket.

Wear the cardigan buttoned as a top with the skirt, rather than adding another blouse underneath. The pale blue brings colour around the face, while the skirt's embellishment gives the outfit its dressed-up detail. Camel, blue and chocolate are our suggested palette for a festive lunch.

We would finish with chocolate boots that sit underneath the skirt's hem and a small brown bag. Let the cardigan sit naturally at the waist, keeping the skirt's patterned hem in view. The Oui jacket adds a shorter outer layer for the journey.

Try it this way: check the jacket over the cardigan before settling on your size. The brushed knit needs room through the sleeves, particularly if you want to fasten the jacket. Product photographs show the pieces individually with the brands' own styling; the combination described here is our suggestion.

Munthe Vuzia Skirt Print CamelMUNTHE Vovilla Alpaca Cardigan – BlueOui 100469 Chocolate Torte Jacket

3. An evening out: embroidered velvet with PAIGE denim

The outfit: Vilagallo's navy velvet embroidered blazer, Munthe Fortunato cream blouse and PAIGE Anessa Eterno wide-leg jeans.

This is the outfit we would choose for dinner when jeans feel right but your everyday jumper does not. The dark-blue denim gives the navy velvet a quiet background, allowing the embroidered details and cream blouse to stand out.

Tuck the blouse into the jeans, leave the blazer open and let a little cuff show at the wrist. We would add pointed ankle boots and a small evening bag. Keep the jewellery simple so the blazer remains the focus.

Fit detail: this Anessa has a high rise and a 31-inch inside leg. Try the jeans with the boots you plan to wear so you can judge the hem length. The blouse has a semi-sheer appearance in the product imagery; a plain camisole underneath is an option if you prefer more coverage.

Vilagallo 33863 Navy Velvet Embroidered BlazerMUNTHE Fortunato Top CrèmePAIGE Anessa 31" W/ Braided Pocket Edge Jeans - Eterno

What jacket should you wear with a Christmas party outfit?

Try the jacket with the whole outfit, including your shoes. With the slip dress, we would choose the shorter faux-fur shape to leave more of the dress visible. With a skirt and knit, allow room for the sleeves. With jeans and a blouse, a velvet blazer can provide the evening detail itself. For a longer walk outside, add a winter coat over your indoor outfit.

Can you wear jeans to Christmas drinks?

For a relaxed restaurant or drinks with friends, we would pair dark denim with velvet, embroidery or a fluid blouse. Check any dress code first. You can find more combinations in our guide to ten pairs of jeans to wear over Christmas.