Christmas party dresses and festive fancy dress

Christmas party dresses and costumes

A handful of Christmas dresses and costumes in adult women’s sizes: Ms Claus, Miss Santa and snowman fancy-dress sets, a novelty-print swing dress and a velvet midi dress. Prices run from £10 to £40, with a middle price of £28. The range is small, so read what each listing includes before you order.

Christmas party dresses: what this page holds

This is a small collection. It holds a handful of Christmas-themed dresses and fancy-dress costumes, not a fashion edit of sequin and satin evening wear.

Type	What you get	Check
Fancy-dress costumes	Ms Claus, Miss Santa and snowman dresses, sold as sets with a hat, belt or scarf	Whether the listing includes the extras or the dress alone
Novelty-print dress	A swing or skater-shape dress printed with reindeer, snowmen, Santa or snowflakes	The print and the length in the photos
Velvet midi	A midi-length A-line cocktail dress in velvet	The closest thing here to a classic party dress

Costume or dress

A dress is worn as clothing, while a costume is made for fancy dress and arrives with extras such as a hat or belt. The snowman set adds a hat and scarf, and the Ms Claus set is a hooded dress with a belt. Check the invitation first: some office parties are fancy dress, and some are Christmas jumper events.

Choosing a Christmas party dress or costume

Sizes, price and timing

Prices run from £10 to £40, with a middle price of £28. One costume is listed in a Curves size range. Costume makers and fashion brands do not size alike, so use the chart on the listing you are buying from rather than your usual size. Ratings average 4.2 stars across a small group, so the reviews that mention size and length matter more than the star count. Compare the delivery date with the party date, since a costume that arrives late is no use.

Every dress here is in adult women’s sizes. There are no girls’ dresses or baby outfits on this page.

Words in the titles

Midi: a hem between the knee and the ankle.
A-line: a skirt that flares gently from the waist.
Swing or skater: a flared shape that moves as you walk.
Curves: a larger size range from the costume maker.

What goes with it

A Santa hat or antlers finish a costume or a plain dress. If a jumper suits the evening better, see women’s Christmas jumpers. Our Christmas party outfit ideas cover dresses, jumpsuits and separates, and our Christmas Day outfit ideas cover dinner and the family photo. The rest of the range is under Christmas clothing.

Frequently asked questions: Christmas Party Dresses

What is the best dress to wear to a Christmas party?

It depends on the dress code. A fancy-dress costume fits a themed night, and a midi dress such as the velvet style here suits a smart party. If the invitation says nothing, ask the host.

Are there Christmas dresses for girls or babies here?

No. The dresses and costumes on this page are in adult women’s sizes. For children, the Christmas clothing page lists sweatshirts and pyjamas, and the Santa hats page has baby and children’s hats.

Do the Christmas party dresses come in plus sizes?

One of the costumes is listed in a Curves size range. For the others, check the size chart on the listing before you order, because costume sizing and fashion sizing differ.

What is the difference between a Christmas dress and a Christmas costume?

A costume is made for fancy dress and usually includes extras such as a hat, belt or scarf. A Christmas dress is ordinary clothing with a festive print or colour.