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Every holiday season, I loosely plan out my outfits for Thanksgiving and my office party, but not much else. I figure that I’ll put my holiday outfits together when the time comes, but the problem with that is how much I’m underestimating just how many festive events November and December bring. Friendsgiving, gift exchanges, dinners out, a day at a Christmas market—I need to account for far more outfits than just the ones for the actual days of each holiday, which is why I’ve ended up turning to a holiday capsule wardrobe.
But don’t get it twisted: Creating a holiday capsule wardrobe hasn’t meant adding six sparkly dresses to my closet and calling it a day. Instead, pinpointing the pieces in my closet that lean festive—velvet, black dresses, anything red—and identifying where a hair bow or metallic accessory could transform an outfit into something holiday-worthy has been game changing.
It’s officially time to make the very most of the 2024 holidays, and we’ve made a list, checked it twice, and created a capsule wardrobe that will make sure you’re celebrating in style.
Source: Abercrombie
“Holiday outfits should feel fun and special, but definitely don’t require buying a dozen new pieces.”
Source: Abercrombie
Holiday outfits should feel fun and special—after all, they only come around for one fleeting season a year—but definitely don’t require buying a dozen new pieces. My goal with this year’s holiday capsule wardrobe was to create combinations that feel quintessentially holiday, but achieve a festive feel through a few special pieces that can be mixed with ones that likely already live in most closets. For example, if you already own a red sweater or black mini skirt (both of which are in this year’s capsule), you don’t need to buy another one this holiday season. Think about what you already own, and what you would need to pair your existing closet with to create outfits that you’re excited to wear this holiday season.
How to Style Your Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
To your office holiday party
Bow Top (Alternate Option) | Black Tights | Silver Bag | Black Mini Skirt (Plus) | Mary Jane Pumps
If your office holiday party is more dresses and heels than Santa hats and tacky Christmas sweaters, this bow-adorned top screams “holiday” in a non-cheesy way. With black Mary Jane pumps, a mini skirt, and a silver bag, this outfit is fun and festive, but still totally professional.
To a formal party
Wool Coat (Plus) | Earrings | Silver Heels | Sequin Dress (Plus) | Silver Bag
The holiday season isn’t complete without at lest one sequin moment, and a formal party is the perfect occasion to check it off your list. This black sequin midi dress doesn’t need much help to make it feel festive, but with the addition of silver accessories, will serve as a modern take on party dressing. You can even double-dip and break it out again for New Year’s Eve, too.
To your S.O’s family party
Wool Coat (Plus) | Suede Bag | Black Mini Skirt (Plus) Mary Jane Pumps | Cable-Knit Sweater (Plus) | Pendant Necklace | Black Tights
Whether it’s your first or fifth holiday season celebrating with your S.O, heading to a partner’s family’s house for a party is always a little nerve-wracking. You don’t want to be too casual nor too overdressed, so this cable-knit sweater and black mini skirt combination is a pretty risk-averse choice that’ll feel appropriate for any family party.
To Christmas Eve dinner
Silver Bag | Silver Heels | Mini Dress (Plus) | Earrings | Black Tights
Christmas Eve is the night to dress up (Christmas Day is meant for sweats and lounging—sorry, I said it), so it’s the time to break out your holiday dress. Given that this mini dress is sequin-free and isn’t in a traditional holiday colorway, it’ll be totally wearable beyond the holiday season, but with the help of a few festive accessories, is a chic take on holiday dressing.
To walk around a Christmas market
Wool Coat (Plus) | Ballet Flats | Jeans (Plus) | Cable-Knit Sweater (Plus) | Hair Bow | Suede Bag
If you’re headed out for a day of holiday activities, a slew of festive accessories are your best bet. Start with a base of your favorite denim, a cable-knit sweater, and a wool coat, and make them feel a little more merry with the easiest way to holiday-ify an outfit: an oversized hair bow.
To a festive dinner with friends
Fringe Sweater (Plus) | Black Tights | Black Mini Skirt (Plus) | Black Turtleneck (Plus) | Silver Bag | Silver Heels
While shades of red and green are obviously holiday classics, choosing a piece with interesting texture or an out-of-the-box silhouette can take your seasonal style to the next level. Enter: this fringe sweater. It’s a little more unexpected than your traditional holiday garb, which your friends will appreciate at your annual holiday celebration more than your grandma or mom ever could.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Madeline Galassi, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Madeline Galassi is the Fashion & Beauty Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the fashion and beauty categories of the site. She brainstorms, writes, and edits stories across a broad range of topics including trend reports, product reviews, celebrity style, and more. She’s always keeping a pulse on the latest trends to create timely, exciting content for our readers.
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