How to Wrap Up Your Closet: Fit for the Holidays
Happy Fall and what a GLORIOUS month it is! There is so much goodness and warmth happening during this season. There’s also… a succession of holidays about to begin!
Get a hold of this - Thanksgiving is in just two months and, we know… With the start of that we have some exciting feast days, a Solemnity, Christmas, and New Year’s. And with those special days, comes the parties, the get-togethers and fun events.
WOW!
Once November hits, it is go-go-go styling for these occasions. This time of year can start to feel a bit overwhelming, but the LAST thing we want is to get swept with stress over… What am I going to WEAR?!
There are ways to prepare for this that can be done efficiently, practically, and in a monetarily savvy “fashion.” So before we get swept into the moment, let’s go through it.
On October 26, I’ll be speaking to the lovely women of Integrated Catholic Woman, an awesome online community of Catholic women who are focussed on integrated and intentional wellness rooted in the Catholic faith. I welcome you to join us for this!
Now, let’s dive in and map out how you can get through the holidays with absolutely ZERO stress about your outfits. How awesome would that be?!
So let’s get to it.
Map out your special events/parties/get-togethers: We need to identify any crossovers and what pieces we can re-use. We also need to know exactly what we are dressing for.
Find an inspiration photo: I recommend searching Pinterest or a catalogue from your favorite store. This is super important because if we don’t see on paper what we’re going for, it will be difficult to nail down some cohesive looks that you will confidently enjoy.
Shoes and jackets are your most expensive items, so aim for pieces that match or complement one another: These are investment pieces so let’s add things that aren’t big on the budget (especially with all the spending going on at this time of year).
Don't underestimate accessories: You can rely on monochromatic or subtle looks and add a fun scarf, brooch, or clutch to jazz up your Look for a different spin. It also allows you to use core pieces of your wardrobe without having to buy anything “special.”
Know your shape: Especially during the holidays, it’s easy to stress out over the butter and sugar falling on our hips. I promise you, your Look will be its best when you dress for your true size, (rather than hoping for a “different number.”) Let’s not add more pressure on ourselves.
There’s much more to go through and to go so much deeper about and… we will dive in on October 26. I hope to see you there!!