Party Outfits for the Christmas Season

Goth, emo and punk doesn’t exactly scream “Christmas spirit”. Blankets of snow, bright red Santa hats and twinkling spruce may seem like a world away from your culture; however, if you want to incorporate a little Christmas cheer into your alternative attire, there are plenty of options.
Throughout December you’ll probably get invited to a few Christmas parties, and just because you have a fashion sense that may not conform to the norm, that’s no excuse not to get involved. We explore how to make the most out of the Christmas season without jeopardizing your alternative image.

Punk
The whole punk philosophy and Christmas don’t really blend. Swap Santa’s red and white outfit to a leather jacket and studded necklace and he probably wouldn’t be the man he is today. One of the best things about punk is that you can easily incorporate a little red without hindering your style. A red chequered skirt or tartan trousers could work very nicely with a black leather jacket. If you’d prefer to take a more obvious route, gel your hair up in a Mohawk and spray each spike red and white.

Goth
Surprisingly the Gothic style blends very well with Christmas colours. Black Christmas trees with red decorations are very popular, so feel free to replicate this style in your attire. Deep red lipstick, nail polish and highlights can brighten up your look without making it overbearing. Clip a red bow to your hair or wear a red corset top if you’d like to take the festivities further.

Rockabilly
The fundamental colours behind the rockabilly style are red and white – perfect base colours for your Christmas themed outfit. Wear skinny fit jeans or rockabilly dresses with white and red leggings; and throw in a retro Christmas jumper to complete the look. If you’re heading outside, simply build on what you already have with a Russian hat and winter jacket in white faux fur.

Emo
Unlike the punk and Gothic style, emo is a little more relaxed when it comes to colour. In fact, you could probably get away with simply adding a Santa hat to your outfit during the holiday season. To take a less obvious approach, consider wearing a red and white mini skirt or red Doc Martins. Accessorize around other common Christmas themes – a silver bell necklace for example.

Fancy Dress
December is a time for celebration and you’ll probably have a few a few fancy dress parties to attend throughout the month. If so, incorporate classic Santa themed attire into a zombie or steampunk getup. Most people will probably wear the same boring Santa outfit, so taking an undead or cyberpunk approach will certainly add a little more flavour to the mix.
The Christmas season is fast approaching and it’s better to get prepared early. Start planning now and get over to Soho’s Clothing.