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When you've got a desk job, it's hard enough to find an outfit to wear to work every day — let alone the one you choose for the office Christmas party.
It's often the single day of the year where you're officially permitted to log off early, make merry with your colleagues and take advantage of the open bar.
The challenge is finding an outfit that toes the line between what's appropriate, but still fun and festive.
Of course, that will vary depending on your general office dress guidelines and the industry you work in.
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What we wear to the Mamamia party might be a little more casual than a gathering of high court judges and barristers, for example. But then, I don't know what judges wear to let their, er, wigs down.
SO. The first thing to do is to ask HR about the dress code.
Right, no awkward dress-up theme? Excellent! You have options.
Here are my three outfit suggestions, plus where you can shop them.
Your office Christmas party outfit formulas. Image: Supplied.
Outfit 1: A statement set.
When you're keen to make an impression but retain that sense of desk-side comfort, there's no better option than a bold matching set.
Statement co-ords are everywhere this summer, and the great thing is they do most of the styling work for you.
Choose from colourful resort prints or monochrome motifs, splashed across collared shirts, tunics and wide-leg pants.
These pieces look awesome with chunky beaded jewels and metallic heels, but you can also strip it right back with your accessories and let the set do the talking.
Shop statement sets.
Sheike Palma Shirt, $150, and Palma Pant, $140.
Image: Sheike.
Dissh Positano Black Ramie Shirt, $150, and Positano Black Ramie Pant, $160.
Image: Dissh.
