The end of 2019 is coming near. And although it sounds a bit sad, the fact that we all can get to celebrate Xmas should make us happy about it. It is time when all family members gather, friends come to visit, and the joyful atmosphere around the neighborhood brighten everyone’s days.
On this occasion, let’s explore four fun ideas for your Xmas party outfits.
Get Silly with Sweaters
Ugly Christmas Sweaters are one example of how you can get silly with Xmas sweaters. The designs are all playful and comic. Some even use references to popular TV shows like Bob’s Burgers and Rick and Morty.
Another way to get fun with this Xmas signature clothing is by knitting it yourself. Pick the kits online and watch the tutorials on YouTube. With this, you are free to make reference to the inside jokes of your flocks.
A Masquerade Ball Outfit
If your office is on the casual side, why not encourage everyone to come dressed to the nines for a masquerade ball? In the invite, you could perhaps explain the history of masquerade balls and link to some tutorials on mask-making to get everyone thinking of ideas for their own.
For decorations, think harlequin patterns, theatre masks and anything decadent – a wintery wonderland theme could also work perfectly. Serve finger foods and funky cocktails, and keep the music pumping all night.
For those who haven’t come with a mask, or who want to give theirs a little extra pizzazz, set up a mask-making station with colored cards, string, felt pens, feathers, glitter and other decorations. In one corner of the room, create a photo booth area with a curtain backdrop and a box of props; mustaches, fairy wands, Santa hats, feather boas, and funny signs.
Masquerade balls are made for dancing, so be careful to choose a fantastic band that will get everyone up and on the floor. A prize for best-dressed and best-dancers is a must.
Tim Burton-esque Costumes
Nightmare Before Christmas is definitely my favorite theme from this list. Give your Christmas party a Tim Burton flair and make use of all those leftover decorations from Halloween. Dress up the room with black and white tinsel, skulls and skeletons in Santa hats, and decorate balloons to look like the iconic Jack Skellington.
Fill the playlist with songs from Tim Burton’s films, along with Halloween classics like ‘The Monster Mash’ and ‘Superstitious’ (a great way to banish the cheesy Christmas carols for the evening!) Food should be of the authentic English variety: roast meats, mini-Yorkshire puds, bangers and mash, custard … all the classic comfort foods.
Be a Winter Queen
Even for those of us who grew up in the Southern Hemisphere, there’s something magical about a white Christmas – where the whole world is covered in snow, and there is ice skating and hot chocolate and bright scarves and hats. Embrace the season with a Winter Wonderland theme. Decorate your party space to look like a wintery palace, with white draping, fairy lights, ice sculptures, glittering snowflakes, and cuddly polar bears.
For drinks, serve an icy vodka cocktail and some delicious, warming mulled wine. Food should be warm and funky – crudites, savory bites, coconut balls, baked Alaska and panna cotta.
A Winter Wonderland could be a particularly interesting theme if, like me, you live in the Southern Hemisphere and Christmas occurs over the height of summer. Have everyone dress in their winter best – scarves and hats and gloves essential. You could include a trip to an indoor ski slope or ice skating rink to amp up the wintery factor.
