This holiday season has gone by so fast! I often refer to the holidays as a festive rollercoaster ride - so this one feels like a sparkly bullet train. But, I’m doing my best to chill & not partake in the frenzy (I hope you’re doing the same).
So, rather than write a deep dive on holiday style, I’m sharing a curated list of festive style strategies - so you can check out what you need right now (but be sure to save this post to refer back to later!). And I’ve edited it down to 8 of my favorite articles - just think of it as the favorite cookies that fill your plate at the holiday buffet, rather than trying every single dessert on the table (not that that’s a bad thing).
Also - be sure to check out some gift resources at the end of this post, especially if you’re having a hard time finding gifts that align with your values.
One quick caveat before I share these articles: I’ve been blogging for a little longer than I’ve been a wardrobe stylist (about 13 years) - which means that some of these articles are from a while back. So, while a few specific pieces that you see may feel like ghosts of holidays past, all the advice still holds true (I promise).
If you have dressy pieces in your closet, but your holiday occasions are more casual - check out how you can rethink your favorite holiday styles into more casual outfits.
If you’re tired of wearing a cocktail dresses to fancy parties - here’s a handful of party outfit ideas & none of them include a dress.
If you’re still figuring out what to buy to dress up for the holidays (without getting an entire dressy wardrobe) - these are the 5 dressy pieces you need in your closet…..
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