Making a festive, fancy holiday outfit out of clothes I already have

If you’re raising an eyebrow at the open toe shoes and bare legs in December, just know that I live in Texas and yesterday was 70°F. On a colder day (we do have those too) I’d swap the heels for a tall, heeled boot like this and put on a long black wrap coat to keep me warm.

But overall, I think this is going to be my go-to fancy holiday outfit — humungous cozy sweater, tiny satin skirt.

I’ve had all of these pieces in my closet for a long time now, but I’ve never put them together in this way before. Don’t you love it when you discover a new combo with pieces you already own? (Not so subtle plug: That’s exactly what we’ll do when you book a styling session with me. We’ll create new outfits using clothes you already have, and you won’t have to shop for a thing. Saturday spots are available again, so grab one for yourself!)

I’m always here for a fancy outfit that doesn’t require me to shimmy into a bodycon dress. If my insides can’t relax, I’m not going to relax either. Which means I’m not going to have fun. NO THX. Big sweater on top means I can let everything just relaaaaax.

This skirt is PERFECT for holiday parties — satin fabric, Christmas-y color — and while this exact one is on waitlist right now, check out the other sparkly, sequin-y versions. So festive! Aritzia has a similar green satin skirt if you need it. (And it’s got an elastic waist!)

OUTFIT DETAILS

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Old HM Sweater | Similar: Madewell Ribbed Cotton Blend Sweater (25% off!) & Free People Sunbeam Sweater & Aritzia Plush Cashmere Oversized Sweater

Reformation Veranda Satin Skirt | Same skirt, more colors | Similar: Aritzia Green Satin Slip Skirt

Old Steve Madden Heels | Similar: Steve Madden Athea Heels & Dolce Vita Maison Heels

JEWELRY

Target Double Hoop Earrings (Sadly these already feel like they are going to fall apart — here’s a better quality alternative: Jenny Bird Florence Earrings)

Ayllon Isola Glass Pendant Necklace | Similar for less: Revolve Pear Corded Necklace

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