What Should Girls Wear for Christmas Day?

For Christmas Day in Australia, choose a girls Christmas dress that feels festive and comfortable in summer. Let your family’s plans guide the outfit: a relaxed lunch or outdoor barbecue needs easy movement, while church or a formal dinner may suit a dressier style.

Choosing a Christmas Day Dress: Style & Colour

Red Christmas dresses create a traditional festive look. White and ivory suit summer celebrations, gold and champagne offer a warmer palette, and pink is an option for girls who prefer softer colours.

For sparkle, Scarlett combines red sequins, puff sleeves and a full skirt; Eva pairs a sequin bodice with a ruffled tutu. Tulle adds movement for twirling and photos, while Amara’s gold puff-sleeve style offers an alternative to red. Browse our Girls Christmas Dresses collection.

Christmas Outfits for Babies, Toddlers & Older Girls

• Baby girls: choose a dress or romper with a soft lining and room to move while sitting, crawling or being held.
• Toddlers: look for a comfortable fit for playing and opening presents. Soft party dresses and tulle skirts are popular options.
• Older girls and tweens: satin, subtle sequins, bouclé or gold and champagne styles feel festive without novelty prints. Let her help choose.

Dressing for an Australian Summer

Check the forecast and whether celebrations are indoors or outdoors. Prioritise comfortable lining, lighter layers and freedom of movement. Sleeveless or short-sleeved styles may suit warm weather better than heavy outfits.

A red, ivory or gold occasion dress can also work for birthdays, weddings, concerts or New Year’s Eve. Choose a style she enjoys wearing beyond Christmas Day.

Christmas Morning Pyjamas

Start the day in Christmas PJs for kids for opening presents and relaxed family photos, then change into her festive dress for lunch or a visit to relatives.

Complete the Christmas Look

Add comfortable shoes and one Christmas hair accessory, such as a bow, clip or headband. For sisters, matching accessories or a shared colour can coordinate different dresses.

A bow or mini handbag can also make a stocking filler. Explore Christmas Gifts for Girls, including gifts under $20 and gifts under $50.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a girl wear for Christmas Day?

A comfortable festive dress suited to the weather and family plans. Red, tulle, sequin and simple party styles are all options.

What colour dress is best for Christmas?

Red is traditional; white, ivory, gold, champagne and pink offer alternatives. Choose a colour she likes.

What should girls wear for Christmas in Australia?

Choose soft lining, lighter silhouettes and a fit that allows movement in summer temperatures.

Can girls wear a Christmas dress for other occasions?

Yes. Occasion dresses without Christmas-specific prints can often be worn again for parties, weddings and concerts.