Christmas is round the corner and you have your task cut out when it comes to fashionable and solid dressing for the Christmas party. The trick lies in decoding the secret code to forming your personal style, of course, considering the formality or informality of the event and the theme if any. Here is a table under each theme illustrating what to wear for a Christmas party without looking gaudy, yet stylish in every sense:

Smart Casual Christmas Party:

Style	Outfit	Colors (Recommended)	Accessories
Laidback aesthetic with business flair	Pair of trousers and an unbuttoned shirt (roll up the sleeves if you want) Sleek blazer (if the weather is bitingly cold)Pale blue or white	Pale blue or white	High top sneakers

Casual Christmas Party:

Style	Outfit	Colors (Recommended)	Accessories
Casual	A pair of T-shirts and jeans Dark pair of pants and a sharp white button-down	Dark shades	Sleek Sneakers or dress shoes

Semi-Formal Christmas Party:

Style	Outfit	Colors (Recommended)	Accessories
Semi-formal	Any suit Separates: Pair of trousers & blazer	Navy, cream, brown, light blue or grey	Dress shirt (underneath) and dress shoes; Tie (optional)

Black Tie Formal Christmas Party:

Style	Outfit	Colors (Recommended)	Fabrics	Accessories
Formal or black tie attire (sophisticated)	Tuxedo, Dress shirt & some unique tailoring Shawl or peak lapel to accentuate your shoulders	Darker variety	Silk & Velvet	Bow-tie & pocket square

Business Casual Christmas Party:

Style	Outfit	Colors (Recommended)	Accessories
Office style	Button-down shirt and suit Trousers and Blazer	Light colors	Brogues, Loafers, Oxford shoes

Cocktail Christmas Party:

Style	Outfit	Colors (Recommended)	Accessories
In-between formality and casual	Any clean suit Separates: pair of trousers & blazer	Subdued cobalt, dusky navies, muted greys	Statement belt, tie, pocket square

Winter Christmas Outfits:

Style	Outfit	Colors (Recommended)	Accessories
Office style	Wool overcoat A pair of suit trousers and a dress-shirt (formal) Turtleneck with a blazer (slightly informal)	Grey, brown or blue	Scarf

Summer Christmas Outfits:

Style	Outfit	Fabrics	Colors (Recommended)	Accessories
Office style	Light blazer with darker chinos or a patterned shirt with plain trousers	Linen & cotton	White, beige, blue or pink	Boat shoes, brogues, shoes and loafers

To conclude:

In the case of a dilemma, always pick a well-tailored suit (remember Bucco!). Replace a button-down with a T-shirt for informal events. Darker shades are meant for formal occasions, whilst lighter ones are best recommended for a day event or in places where the climate is generally warmer. Don’t forget to spice up your glam with accessories including such bag, sunglasses, pocket square, belt, or tie.