Christmas T-Shirts: What to Wear to an Office Party or Festive Photoshoot

An invitation to a Christmas office party often comes with one question: what should you wear? For a casual celebration, a festive T-shirt is an easy starting point. You can dress it up with tailored trousers or keep things relaxed with jeans and a cardigan.

The same approach works for a festive photoshoot. A Christmas character adds a playful touch, whether you’re taking pictures with friends, organising a team photograph or capturing a few seasonal moments at home.

Baaklon’s unisex Christmas T-shirts come in four festive designs: Snowman, Santa, Reindeer and Penguin. Here’s how to build an outfit around your favourite.

What to wear to a casual Christmas office party

Start with the invitation or venue. A daytime team lunch, office quiz or informal drinks gathering may suit a Christmas T-shirt, while a formal dinner may call for something dressier. If the dress code is unclear, check with the organiser.

For a casual celebration, try one of these combinations:

·       With a blazer: Wear your festive T-shirt with a plain blazer, tailored trousers, and loafers for a polished outfit with a playful detail.

·       With dark denim: Pair it with dark jeans and ankle boots or clean trainers for an informal lunch or after-work gathering.

·       With a skirt: Tuck it into a midi skirt and add tights and boots for a simple seasonal look.

·       With a cardigan: Choose an open cardigan to keep the Christmas design visible while adding a layer.

Keep accessories understated so the character remains the focus. You don’t need much else to make the outfit feel festive.

Choose your Christmas T-shirt design

Snowman: a classic winter favourite

The Snowman Christmas T-shirt is a lovely starting point for a winter-themed outfit.
Try it with dark denim and a neutral cardigan for a casual office gathering. For photographs, use a simple background with a few seasonal touches, such as paper snowflakes or warm fairy lights.

Santa: a traditional festive choice

If you enjoy the familiar characters of Christmas, choose the Santa Christmas T-shirt.
Style it with tailored trousers and a blazer for an informal office party or wear it with jeans for a relaxed celebration. For a photoshoot, a Christmas tree or a small arrangement of wrapped presents creates an easy seasonal setting.

Reindeer: a playful Christmas look

The Reindeer Christmas T-shirt brings another familiar festive character into the mix.
Pair it with neutral trousers and boots, or layer it beneath an open overshirt. For photographs, greenery and simple wooden decorations can help create a woodland-inspired Christmas setting without making the background too busy.

Penguin: a cheerful winter alternative

For a different character choice, try the Penguin Christmas T-shirt.
Keep the outfit simple with jeans and trainers or add a cardigan for a relaxed indoor celebration. A plain backdrop with a few paper snowflakes makes an easy setting for winter-themed photographs.

How to coordinate outfits for a festive photoshoot

A coordinated photograph doesn’t require everyone to wear the same outfit. Choosing different Christmas characters lets each person show a little personality while keeping a shared festive theme.

For a team or group photograph, agree on one simple element: everyone could wear denim, dark trousers or neutral layers. Then mix the Snowman, Santa, Reindeer and Penguin designs.

A few small choices can help the photographs feel more considered:

·       Keep the designs visible. Open jackets and cardigans work well when the T-shirt is the focus.

·       Choose an uncluttered background. A tree, wreath or small festive display is often enough.

·       Use soft light. Stand near a window where possible and avoid strong light directly behind the group.

·       Keep props simple. A wrapped gift or a favourite mug can give people something natural to do with their hands.

·       Take a few relaxed shots. Conversation and laughter between posed photographs can produce some of the nicest moments.

For a solo photograph, try both a full outfit shot and a closer crop that shows the character design.

Giving a Christmas T-shirt as a gift

A festive T-shirt can also be a playful gift for someone who enjoys Christmas dressing. Choose the character they would like most, and check the individual product page for sizing, product details and current availability before ordering.

If you’re buying it for an office party or planned photoshoot, allow time for delivery and for the recipient to check the fit before the occasion.

Find your festive favourite at Baaklon

Whether you’re planning a casual office celebration or a festive photoshoot, start with a character you enjoy and build a simple outfit around it.

Explore the four designs online at Baaklon:

Shop the Snowman Christmas T-shirt

Shop the Santa Christmas T-shirt

Shop the Reindeer Christmas T-shirt

Shop the Penguin Christmas T-shirt

Pick your character, add your everyday favourites and enjoy a little festive dressing.