10+ Practical and Pretty Outfits to Wear on Christmas Day

Festive woman wearing a Santa hat and polka dot dress holding a glass of wine near a decorated Chris.

Looking for a cute outfit to wear on Christmas Day that is comfortable and still looks fantastic? Ahh it’s the ultimate dream! After all, Mum’s have a lot to consider in a Christmas outfit, such as:

  • Is my outfit suitable for running after toddlers?
  • What if I get spewed on or pooed on during the day?
  • Will I be too hot or too cold?
  • Will the outfit cover my belly, my bat wings, and my chunky-ass thighs?
  • Will it make me look pretty?

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Plus comfort is a HUGE consideration as Christmas Day is always so long and you really need to consider clothing and shoes that will carry you through without pinching or having to pull or push tops that might be too tight.  You don’t want anything that clings, but you don’t want to look like a brown sack either.

So here are the Stay at Home Mum-approved outfits that are both practical and pretty to wear at Christmas.

Natural Jungle Mix Top

Oh 3/4 shirts, how I love thee!  They hide all the bad and show off all the good.  Plus this gorgeous shirt is also in Christmas colours.  It will look great with jeans or shorts and doesn’t look too ‘Mummy’ like.

Plus it is nice and light and colourful – perfect for Christmas Day!

Natural Jungle Mix Top | Stay At Home Mum

The Bestfriend Jegging

Jeans can be hot – so if you are going to be out in the sun all day, don’t even think about jeans.  However, if you are in air conditioning, jeans are great.  I’ve found since I’ve had a Mummy Tummy that jeans can get really uncomfortable around the middle, which is why I love these jeans they are S-T-R-E-T-C-H-Y.  Stretchy is a Mums best friend.

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Goldie Rose Wedge

And shoes. Shoes have got to be comfortable to last all Christmas Day – and they have to look good too! Plus these are on sale at the moment for only $19!!!!

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Getaway Stripe Dress

Simple, striking and wearable all year around – this is a great choice to wear on Christmas Day. It can be dressed up or down with jewellery and shoes, add a coat if it is chilly where you are. It’s bloody adorable.

Getaway Stripe Dress | Stay At Home Mum

Cotton Blend Gingham Shirred Dress

A simple but beautiful dress perfect for Christmas Day. It hides the upper arms, covers the belly and shows off your girls. It’s a great length if you have to bend down and get back up many times a day with kids – and because it is cotton, anything spilt can be dabbed off! A great choice!

Plus-size woman wearing a pretty, festive checkered dress with puff sleeves for Christmas celebratio.

The Florrie Jersey Dress

Jersey falls so beautiful – it doesn’t crush and it always feels so lovely. Even though jersey material is quite thick, it doesn’t get hot. This jersey dress has a beautiful summery design and is so simple. I’m going to buy this for myself to wear on Christmas Day this year.

Elegant floral dress with vibrant colours and a comfortable fit.

Spot Maxi Dress

From Sussan comes this delicious little spotty maxi dress that is just so sweet!

Polka dot off-shoulder maxi dress with ruffle details and a waist tie, perfect for summer outings or.

The Everyday Pant from Sussan

Light and airy – perfect for lifting and bending – but still looks classy AF! Also comes in white and green.

Best of all, these pants are under $80!

Elegant black trousers perfect for everyday wear and stylish occasions. Comfortable fit with a relax.

Laid Back Playsuit

Okay so a playsuit is a pain when you need to use the shitter – but they do look super cute and are practical for everything else but that!

Woman wearing a black casual jumpsuit with short sleeves and drawstring waist.

Wanda Navy Silk Wide Leg Pant

Flowy, light and still beautiful – these pants are perfect for Christmas Day. Pair it with a white t-shirt and a pair of tan slides – and you have the ultimate outfit.

Navy wide-leg chiffon pants perfect for summer outfits and holiday occasions.

Mali Raspberry Drape Top

This top comes in about ten different colors, but the raspberry is so Christmassy – it would be what I would choose! It doesn’t cling, hides upper arms, and drapes down over your bum to hide anything you don’t want to show.

When it comes to choosing an outfit for Christmas Day – remember you can look good and be comfortable too!

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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