Fashion: What to wear on Christmas Day

From a casual family lunch to a formal dinner - dress appropriately on Christmas Day. Photo / Getty Images

Christmas Day is celebrated in so many different ways - from a casual family lunch to a formal dinner. Some of us escape to the beach for a picnic, and a Christmas barbecue has become a New Zealand tradition. Whatever you are doing this year, make it a stylish one.

Christmas lunch

Christmas is all about making an effort and wearing your Sunday best. You can remain chic and still take it down a notch by swapping heels for a pair of slides. Wear your hair down for a more relaxed vibe.

Staple + Cloth Merivale dress in goldmine print $399
MAC Mariah Carey Eyeshadow palette I'm That Chick You Like $88
Alex and Ani Bangles Wings Rafaelian Gold Finish $99
Yu Mei 2/6 Jacqui Bag in Buttermilk $275
Country Road Iris Soft Slide in Rose Gold $109
Simply Essential Pro Series Blending Sponge $15
Clinique Happy Gelato Cream for Body $69

Beach picnic

If you're going from the beach to evening drinks with friends, add shape by cinching in the waist with a scarf to create a more bohemian look.

Dobby Resort dress $159.90
T-Bar sandals $89.90
Mexicola Tassel earrings $29.90
Rinna Pom Pom tote $59.90
All from Seed Heritage.

H&M purple tassle bead earrings $15
Ellery Sun RX 02 For Specsavers $299
Country Road Loretta Sandal in Tan $109
Karen Walker Mujer Tote $125
Swisse Sea Salt Body Polish $22
Ultraceuticals SunActive SPF 50+ Face & Body Lotion 130ml $59

Formal Christmas dinner

Add class and sophistication in this elegant dress. Glam up the eyes by creating a smokey eye in a palette of soft charcoals and greys.

Storm Wow the Crowd pleat dress in steel $329
Kookai Ivy heels $160
Zoe & Morgan Ketama Earrings in silver $446
Forever New Statement Occasion Clutch Bag only online $207
Nars Audacious Lipstick $50
Tangle Teezer Round Blow Styling Tool in large size $42
Kerastase Forme Fatale Blow-Dry Gel $42

Summer barbecue

If you're heading to a barbecue, a jumpsuit is a perfect choice. For a luxe touch, layer up with fine jewellery.

Cancun Cross Front jumpsuit $109.90
Tina Stud jelly sandal $45
Erica watch $65
All from Decjuba

Mimco Esplanade Fedora $99.90
YSL Les Sahariennes Bronzing Stones N°1 $105
H&M Black sandal $70
Silk & Steel Boxing at Shadows Necklace $189
Savar Rosehip Ultra Brightening Serum $56
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Body Oil $17.50