All products in this article are independently selected by AMAKA or by the interviewee for AMAKA. However, when you purchase an item or product through our retail links, we may earn a small affiliate commission.
We’re right in the thick of the holiday season and we at AMAKA are ready to usher in the Christmas spirit! Shopping for Christmas party office wear is no easy feat. Balancing an office-appropriate attire with a party-worthy showstopper sounds intimidating. However, once we revisited this year's trending fabrics, silhouettes and colour palette, it turns out that putting together a chic office look is not as impossible as it seems. We’ve put together a list of eight ensembles that add a millennial spin on festive dressing.
Whether you want to dazzle your office mates at a winter Christmas dinner in New York or unwinding at a cocktail event in Accra, these looks will have you feeling festive, rain or shine.
1. Nookie Allegra Chain Strap Sheath Dress
There’s no Christmas office outfit as classic as a little black dress. It’s the perfect canvas for the minimalist woman who gravitates towards a darker holiday palette. This dress adds an accessorised twist to the LBD by incorporating golden chain-linked shoulder straps. The stretchy, polyester fabric is suitable for a humid climate and will keep you warm in the winter season too. To complete this look, pair the dress with a sandal or pump heel.
Buy now
2. Lavish Alice Wrap Side-Slit Crepe-Satin Midi Dress
You can never go wrong with a midi wrap dress. This wardrobe staple is the perfect combination of workwear and party vibes without compromising on comfortability.The plunging v-neck, padded shoulders, flared cuffs and split hem add just the right amount of flair for the stylish London girl. Pair this dress with a pair of golden or emerald green sandal heels for a regal finish.
Buy now
3. Amy Lynn Alice Oversized Crepe Blazer
Who can resist a hot pink coloured suit? Nothing screams millennial LA girl or Lagosian fashionista quite like a monochrome colourful co-ord. It’s the perfect outfit if your office setting is more formal but you still want to look chic. Complete this look with some silver accessories and silver sandal heels. If you’re not one to shy away from colour blocking, stun your workmates by contrasting this look with a pair of orange mules.
Buy now
4. River Island Bardot Wide Leg Jumpsuit
Tired of wearing dresses to Christmas parties year after year? Turn up the heat at your office party with this flaming orange number from River Island. You can always count on jumpsuits to look both polished and loungey. This punchy, fitted jumpsuit has the most intricate sweetheart neckline that would look flattering for both flatter and fuller busts. Wear it sleeveless if you live in a place with hot weather or pair it with a black faux fur coat for a complete winter look.
Buy now
5. Iro Hazal Wrap Top
Turn your office wear into party wear with a fancy, sheer blouse. It’s the holiday party must-have for those celebrating Christmas in hot climates like Cape Town or Nairobi. This gorgeous wrap top has the most flattering neckline and is coupled with a dainty silver ringlet to match. Take this outfit to the next level by pairing it with some black cotton trousers or a pastel coloured pleated skirt. The best part about this purchase is that you won’t tire from wearing it all year round!
Buy now
6. Naborhi Ankara Shirt Dress
Nothing exudes sophistication more than a bold, colourful print! Turn heads at your Christmas party with this striking Ankara shirt dress. Ankara dresses are typically fashioned from wax cotton, and this makes them a suitable fabric for a woman celebrating the festivities in a more humid climate. You don’t have to worry about risking your comfortability in this dress; it’s short and breathable to ensure that you’ll be partying the night away without a worry.
Buy now
7. River Island Belted Dogtooth Blazer Dress
Spice up your holiday dressing with a statement graphic dress with this dogtooth River island blazer dress. What’s great about this number is that it gives just the right amount of festivity for those celebrating in the winter season without being too formal. For a completed outfit, add some stockings and black stilettos for the ultimate classy look.
Buy now
8. BCBGMAXAZRIA V Neck Velvet Mini Dress
Velvet fabrics have been a leading holiday staple for years. and we’re officially obsessed with this stunning, wine-coloured dress. The textured appearance of this dress paired with a tasteful plunging neckline calls for a stunning cocktail look. Cosy up to this winter dress by coupling it with some dazzling chandelier earrings and glittery eyeshadow to match.
Buy now
