
A Christmas Day dress is not just any dress. Oh no.
To qualify for the job, it has to tick a few important boxes:
It must be roomy, for obvious reasons.
It must be comfortable enough to wear all day.
It must be suitable for sweating through both warm weather and uncomfortable conversations with relatives.
And crucially, it must look good in all blurry photos circulated in the family Whatsapp chat.
This year, there's one style of dress that meets the brief and happens to be extremely on-trend, not to mention versatile.
Here's what the Mamamia team are wearing right now. Post continue below.
The maxi dress has come back in a big way in 2024, thanks to the rise of the boho look. French fashion brand Chloe is credited for the resurgence, showing 70s-inspired styles on the runway and creating a new appetite for all things floaty, tiered and floral.