How To Create A Holiday Capsule Wardrobe?

It’s December which means one thing: holiday parties!

Although this time of the year can be wonderful, there’s also one tricky problem. You’ll need a few party outfits!

This season is all about having fun with your outfits. If there’s one style tip we stand by during the holiday season, it’s to make a statement, however, if you’re not comfortable going for full-blown-up festive looks, bring back to life some outfits you already own by adding festive-related yet simple details and embellishments.  
Here is my conscious festive wardrobe process to help you put together some casual chic & festive outfits this holiday season by shopping your closet. 

Step 1: Start with holiday basics

To create a Holiday capsule wardrobe filled with festive outfits for parties, as well as comfortable holiday outfits for home, start with the basics.

Take inventory of everything you own that is solid black, darker blue or navy, green, red, Winter white, or even metallic.

Focus on seasonal fabrics like wool, cashmere, satin or silk, lace, and velvet.

And focus on simple, interchangeable pieces like turtlenecks, blouses, skirts, tights, heels, boots, blazers, sweaters, pants, and accessories. 

Step 2: Add something festive

Second (and last), simply add something festive to your Holiday capsule wardrobe.

To do this, you can make it super easy and simply mix colors and fabrics from the basics you selected above.

Or, you can add something "special" to the outfits in your holiday capsule wardrobe.

To keep my Holiday outfit ideas simple and interchangeable, I like to focus on buying one or two items each year in a very classic holiday print or color that never goes out of style, like a silk blouse, a cashmere sweater, or a nice pair of earrings. 

Conclusion

To create the most functional Holiday capsule wardrobe, don't start with "fancy." Start with holiday basics in dark neutrals and warm fabrics, such as black pants, a navy velvet dress, or a red sweater. Either pull them for your closet or buy them, since you will likely get a lot of use out of something like this.

Then, make it festive by either mixing and matching colors and fabrics from what you already selected, or adding something festive that can be worn on many occasions, like a festive pair of earrings, hair accessories, or a cashmere wrap.