Christmas Blouses

Christmas Blouses

What Are the Top Christmas Colors?

Red, green and gold are the three colors most people think of first. Red comes from holly berries and candlelight, green from the evergreen tree and wreath, and gold from ornaments, stars and wrapping ribbon. White and silver often join them as a nod to snow.

Within those colors, the shade makes a real difference. Bright scarlet and kelly green are cheerful, but they can overwhelm softer coloring. Wine red, burgundy and deep forest green feel just as festive while flattering more complexions, especially for older ladies, whose skin often looks warmer and brighter next to a deeper tone.

That is why wine red is such a popular choice for Christmas blouses. It looks right from the first week of December to New Year, and it goes on working in January with jeans. Our burgundy blouses and red blouses offer more shades.

If you prefer quieter colors, navy and cream can still feel seasonal. A navy blouse with a white snowflake print or a cream blouse worn with a red scarf brings in the festive palette without committing to bright red from head to toe.

Gold works best as an accent rather than the whole blouse. Gold buttons, a pair of gold earrings or a thin metallic belt over a wine or green blouse catch the candlelight and bring the third Christmas color into the outfit with very little effort.

Christmas Prints: Plaid, Snowflakes and Hearts

Plaid is the most traditional Christmas print. Red and green tartans recall Scottish wool and cozy country houses, and a plaid blouse looks just as good at a family breakfast as at a carol concert. Browse plaid blouses for more checks.

Snowflake prints are softer and more playful. On a blue or navy ground they suggest a winter evening, and they suit the whole season rather than only Christmas Day, so you can wear them well into February.

Small heart prints and tuck-stitch textures feel gentle and personal. They are a good choice when you want something festive but not themed, for example at a work lunch or a neighbor's open house.

When the print is busy, let everything else stay plain. Black or navy trousers, a solid skirt or dark jeans let a plaid or snowflake blouse lead, and one piece of jewelry is plenty.

How to Style Dressy Christmas Tops

Dressy Christmas tops for ladies are easiest to style with a dark, simple bottom half. A wine red blouse with black tailored trousers is smart enough for a church service, a restaurant dinner or a concert, and comfortable enough for a long evening.

For more occasion, add a midi skirt in a rich texture such as velvet or brocade from your wardrobe, low heels and pearl or gold earrings. For a relaxed family Christmas Day, the same blouse with dark jeans and ballet flats works just as well.

A long cardigan or a tailored jacket in black, gray or camel finishes the look for going out. For more ideas on dressing up, see our dressy blouses.

For a Christmas Eve service, think about the setting as well as the season. Older churches can be chilly late at night, so a long sleeve and a modest neckline under a warm coat keep you comfortable through carols and candles, and the blouse still looks festive at supper afterwards.

Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Christmas Blouses

The right sleeve depends on where you will spend the day. Christmas usually means moving between cold streets and very warm rooms: a church or a walk in the frost, then a kitchen with the oven on all afternoon and a living room full of family.

Long sleeves suit the cold parts of the day and look more festive in photos. Choose a fabric that breathes well, so you stay comfortable when the house heats up. Our long sleeve blouses offer a wide choice.

If you tend to feel warm indoors, a short sleeve blouse under a cardigan gives you a way to cool down. Keep the cardigan in the same color family, so the outfit still looks planned when the layer comes off.

Christmas Blouses for Parties

For the office party or a festive night out, deeper colors and a single sparkling accessory set the mood. Our party blouses cover what to choose for each kind of get-together.