Dressing for the Holidays

Shirt, Bag (similar) and Shoes - J. Crew Factory / Skirt - J. Crew / Necklace (similar) and Bracelet (similar) - BaubleBar

 
One of my favorite things about the holidays is getting to wear festive holiday clothes for a month straight. My closet is currently bursting to the seams with red plaid just waiting to be worn. I picked up this shirt earlier this month and have been basically wearing it nonstop. Plaid and ruffles, what's not to love?

So what it is you should look for when putting together a fun holiday outfit? Anything red, plaid, shiny, sparkly, furry, or topped with a bow will do. Oh, and you know, the more of those items you can pair together, the better - I always prefer a "more is more" approach this time of year ;)

If you're looking to pick up something fun to wear for the holidays, now is the time so you can get as many wears as possible before January rolls around! Here are a few of my picks: 

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Previously on KDTI - more red plaid:

 

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Fall, y'all!

Shirt (similar) and Bag (similar) - J. Crew Factory / Skirt - J. Crew / Flats - Rockport

I have never, ever, ever said the word "y'all" in real life, but for some reason internet me thinks it's a part of my normal lexicon. I swear, whenever I write it's "y'all this" and "y'all that" and then I go back  to edit and think "Who am I?!?" I think really what's happening is, I'd love to be a cute little southern girl who wears cute dresses and heels and drinks lots of sweet tea. In real life though, I'm a loud and sometimes obnoxious Chicago girl who would drops a few too many f-bombs and would much rather just grab a beer.

So anyway, fall is officially here (y'all)! I was so excited that I had to share this outfit. I planned on sharing it last winter after wearing it on repeat, but it somehow never made it to the blog. I love the combo of the sequins on the shirt with the leather, sparkle and leather are apparently a combo I'm quite fond of. The skirt is definitely one of my favorite purchases of last year. It's not something I reach for all the time, but it always makes a statement. It's actually still in stock at J.Crew (and also comes in a fun burgundy color) so you can still snag if if you missed out last year. In case you're wondering about length, I'm 5'9" but am super short-waisted, and am wearing a tall.

Anyway, I hope you're enjoying the first day of fall, go do something pumpkin-y!

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Previously on KDTI - leather pleated skirt:

 

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A Miss

Sweater - Trina Turk / Skirt - J. Crew (currently on sale!) / Booties - TOMS / Bracelet - BaubleBar

Whoops. I felt like a million bucks in this outfit, and now looking back at it I am so not into it. This sweater was a free rental from Rent the Runway for my birthday, and I fell in love with the hot pink, the sparkles, and the fun pattern. While I loved it, it is just not working with this skirt. It's a little too oversized to be paired with a swingy skirt. That being said, I paired the same sweater with skinny jeans and fancier booties for a birthday dinner that night at Appellation which I think was a much more successful pairing. Sometimes you swing, and sometimes you miss.

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Previously on KDTI - Black Booties:

 

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