‘Tis the season. Cue a never-ending stream of holiday parties, Christmas soirees, family get-togethers, and at least one last-minute dinner invite you didn’t see coming. Amidst the euphoric feeling of basking in the warmth and joy of the festivities with your loved ones, however, there is an undeniable conundrum that must be addressed first: that of not knowing what to wear.
Let’s be honest. Figuring out what to wear for each event is its own kind of marathon because between family gatherings and Christmas bashes that stretch past midnight, it’s the one time when your outfits need to feel comfortable yet polished and festive enough. The key to comfort dressing this festive season though, might already be in your wardrobes.
Enter: Denim and a dressy top. Long gone are the days when jeans are too casual for the festivities; the right styling can take your everyday denim to a whole new level. Between pairing it with sparkly sequin tops, cinching up in sultry corsets or putting on your favourite statement jewellery, the denim uniform proves to be a tried-and-tested outfit formula that never misses. From Hailey Bieber to Kylie Jenner, take a leaf out of the books of the style savants who do it best—aka our beloved celebrities. Because the unanimous verdict is: they’re doing Christmas right.
Below, find Vogue Singapore’s guide to dressing up your denim for the festive season.
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Santa Baby
During this time of the year, no colour is considered too bold or audacious; in fact, the brighter the better. As a fiery red so aptly conveys. Go ahead and pair your favourite bootcut jeans with a bright red leather jacket. After all, leather never really goes out of style, and its genius lies in the fact that it pairs seamlessly with everything.
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Santa Baby: Balmain quilted leather jacket, $7,900
Available at Farfetch.
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Santa Baby: 7 For All Mankind low-rise bootcut jeans, $350
Available at Mytheresa.
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Santa Baby: Gucci crystal-embellished patent-leather sandals, $1,744
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Santa Baby: Bottega Veneta andiamo long intrecciato-weave leather clutch, $4,330
Available at Selfridges.
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Santa Baby: Roxanne Assoulin the knot gold-tone earrings, $120
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Corset Wonderland
Have yourself a snatched little Christmas with a sultry corset that hugs your body in all the right places, giving the perfect hourglass shape. Add a pair of classic, mid-rise, wide-leg jeans with a statement choker and heels to the mix, and you’re guaranteed to make it to the best-dressed list.
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Corset Wonderland: Dolce & Gabbana metallic point d'esprit bustier top, $2,204
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Corset Wonderland: Patou mid-rise wide-leg jeans, $464
Available at Mytheresa.
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Corset Wonderland: Amina Muaddi begum 95mm transparent pumps, $1,695
Available at Farfetch.
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Corset Wonderland: Savette symmetry slim leather top-handle bag, $2,175
Available at Mytheresa.
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Corset Wonderland: Lié Studio the elisa silver choker, $677
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Sparkle Season
No amount of sparkle is too much during the festive season. Style a glittery tank top with your trusty straight jeans, a surefire way to add character and pizzazz sans the effort. Seal the look with a statement bag and heels, and you’re well on your way to being a literal disco ball.
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Sparkle Season: Khaite abigail high-rise straight jeans, $900
Available at Mytheresa.
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Sparkle Season: Aquazzura tati 85 satin slingback sandals, $1,050
Available at Mytheresa.
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Sparkle Season: Jimmy Choo bon bon sequined mesh bucket bag, $ 2,925
Available at Mytheresa.
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Sparkle Season: Carat London kira sterling silver and cubic zirconia earrings, $245
Available at Selfridges.
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Structured Chic
When all else fails, you can always count on a sleek blazer to hit the mark. Ideal for days when you’re hopping from a family dinner to a Christmas party. Don’t forget a statement bag and chic mules to seal the vibe—playful and structured on top, comfy below.
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Structured Chic: Valentino Garavani viscose jacket with bow, $6,000
Available at Valentino.
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Structured Chic: Valentino Garavani printed chiffon-trimmed high-rise straight-leg jeans, $1,522
Available at Net-a-porter.
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Structured Chic: Jacquemus cubisto 70 leather mules, $486
Available at Mytheresa.
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Structured Chic: Tory Burch small fleming shoulder bag, $1,081
Available at Farfetch.
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Structured Chic: Swarovski matrix pearl rhodium-plated and zirconia hoops earrings, $230
Available at Selfridges.
