WORDS BY FLORA MACDONALD JOHNSTON

It’s pretty clear that when it comes to the holiday season, particular annual tribes are created. There’s those who will never let a brussel sprout enter their abode (god help you if you do), while others gleefully roast them by the hundreds mounted with pancetta and cream. You have the group who rip open their presents the moment their eyes open on Christmas morning, while others stoically wait until after their traditional lunch or dinner. You have the Christmas day walkers (and no, anything less than an hour certainly does not count), and those who never leave their sofa unless it’s to help themselves to another spoonful of figgy pudding. Whatever your tribe, we have an outfit to match. 

THE LUXE LOUNGER 

You know who you are. Christmas pyjamas and cashmere loungewear is your go-to, in fact it’s most likely mandatory. You hamper down to watch all the Crimbo specials from Gavin & Stacey to Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife. This does not mean you're sloppy, however, quite the opposite, with elite level lounging comes elite level loungewear. 

ACTIVE, FESTIVE AND FOOTLOOSE

There’s always that one family who goes for a long festive walk. Ideally, it’s for two or more hours through country fields or woods with the dogs, or, if in the city, five times around your local park.

BLACK TIE ONLY

The holidays are an excuse for everyone to be as glamorous as possible. Champagne is served throughout the day and Christmas dinner is always three courses. Perhaps you end up dancing around the Christmas table singing carols, and if you’re particularly unlucky - dad’s old karaoke machine will make an appearance.