This is a bit of a one-off for Red House West, but since Katie is so ably decking the halls I figured I could weigh in on the ‘don we now our gay apparel’ part of holiday preparations. While I can most often be found sporting an off-white fleece bathrobe that I bought from Costco eight years ago, and which my mother in law has affectionately dubbed Old Velour (the tie of which I can neither confirm nor deny was used as recently as this morning to wipe Wolsey’s copious eye boogers), I like to think that I have a knack for putting together fun and classy outfits. So please indulge me as I share three holiday occasion outfits that I would happily swap for Old Velour (at least for a few hours).
I’m crazy for buffalo plaid lately, and I especially love it here with the 50’s shape skirt. The sweater is cropped (gasp!) but assuming the skirt is high waisted enough, there wouldn’t be any actual midriff baring going on. The shoes and deco earrings give a playful edge.
2. Earrings
4. Heels
I firmly believe that there are few outfits that aren’t improved by the addition of a blazer. I’ve been eyeballing this sequin festooned beauty for a while now. It’s a little bit Liberachi On A Cruise, but I’m good with that. I think it would be so fetching with this navy blue jumpsuit (although Katie says that just looking at it gives her a phantom wedgie). It’s a little sassy but also all covered up, which I like. With a top-knot and short red nails you’d be the belle of the office ball.
1. Earrings
2. Jumpsuit
While I dream of sequined blazers, casual get togethers are really more my jam, and I would totally rock this outfit. The red with the burgundy is unabashedly holiday, but also unexpected. The blouse and jewelry are perfectly prim, but the silhouette of the pants and the shoes make sure the look stays firmly out of schoolmarm territory. I’d sport a floppy hat like this one on the way to the party.
1. Earrings
2. Blouse
3. Pants
4. Bracelet
5. Booties
Katie and I will be taking this Friday off from the blog to spend time with our friends and family, back next Monday. In this season of gratitude out loud let me just say how thankful I am to you kind people who read, comment on, and support this little blog of ours. It’s a privilege, and I am deeply grateful.
Happy Thanksgiving!