The Holiday Series 2018-Christmas Outfit Inspiration

December 17, 2018 / 23 Comments
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We are nearing the end of The Holiday Series, which is a collaboration among fabulous bloggers featuring different outfits for various events throughout the holiday season. This series was created by the very lovely and inspirational Ada of Elegance and Mommyhood. I joined Ada last year for this series as well and it really is one of my favorite collaborations. Today there are 11 of us sharing some wonderful outfit ideas for Christmas Day.

Hat: Handmade by my grandmother circa 1950ish.
Sweater: Charlotte Russe (sold out online). Other Christmas sweaters available here.
Camo Coat: Charlotte Russe (sold out online).

In case you missed the other posts in this series, we have already shared outfit ideas for Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday shopping, and a Holiday wedding. Next week, we will be sharing New Year’s Eve outfit ideas for our final post in this series.

Scarf and Jeans: Target (old).
Boots: Burlington Coat Factory (old).

But for now, let me talk about Christmas sweaters. I don’t have very many. I have never been one to buy holiday themed clothing. In fact, until just last week I only owned one Christmas sweater and it was this oversized red sweater with Scotty dogs on it that I bought at Walmart a few years ago. It’s not so bad as far as Christmas sweaters I go, I guess, but I was kind of getting tired of the old thing.

Original Post (December 21, 2015)

So last week, when Charlotte Russe offered all of its employees a sweater of our choosing for just $10, I could not resist this adorable festive jumper. And not being very much in the spirit this year due to a crazy workload which is depriving me of time to get myself in the mood, the message on this top was just too appropriate to pass up. Bah, Humpug, indeed.

The funny thing, however, is that the humbug message with the cute pug pup and all the sparkle and sequins actually did lift my holiday spirits. When I put the sweater on, I cannot help but smile and feel cheerful and spirited. I have already worn this sweater twice in the past two weeks and plan to wear it at least a few more times before the holidays come to a close.

Our plans for this Christmas have been fluid at best, trying to get some plan of action set into place. We finally settled on the idea of staying at home and waking in our own house this Christmas. That may sound strange to some, but being a military family, we tend to travel during the holidays and in all the years since having children, we have only spent one Christmas Eve sleeping in our own home. So here we are about to do it again and I have to admit, it definitely brings a sense of calm knowing that I don’t have to load Christmas packages into the car to haul 300 miles away to be unwrapped only to haul them back again after they have been opened.

We have planned a big Christmas dinner with our wonderful neighbors who are also a military family. They traveled to visit family this weekend so they could be in their own home on Christmas Day. The military community has always been so great when it comes to spending holidays away from our families. Amazing friendships are born from the distance away from our families.

I have planned my travel to Pennsylvania for December 26 when I am heading with the children to visit my sister. I haven’t seen her in about a year, so I am very excited for this visit. Then I am dropping the children off at Gramma’s house where they will stay until my husband goes to pick them up on January 5. My husband has decided he will be staying home in New York until then as he just spent 11 days over Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania. And this is how holidays in the military go…ever changing, never establishing traditions because we never know what’s going to happen from one year to the next. But we are always surrounded by love, near or far, it is always present.

I am wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. May it be filled with all the love and blessings you deserve. Be sure to check out all of my beautiful blogger friends for some creative outfit inspiration for Christmas Day! And stop by next week to see our New Year’s Eve outfit ideas.

HAPPY  HOLIDAYS   AND  MERRY  CHRISTMAS  FROM  ALL  OF  US!!
 
SHELBEE Shelbee on the Edge “This Christmas I am feeling a bit of a “Bah, Humbug” so when Charlotte Russe offered all of their employees a sweater of their choosing for $10, this cute “Bah, HumPug” sweater seemed perfectly appropriate for my holiday mood lately. Ironically, however, the sweater has cheered me up immensely! I paired it with a mixed plaid scarf in Christmas colors (from Target last year) and my fuzzy camouflage coat (also from Charlotte Russe). Tan skinny jeans (Target) and dark green sock booties (Burlington Coat Factory) finish the outfit. But it wouldn’t be Christmas without my red pom pom earrings (Rosegal) and my favorite knit hat made by my grandmother circa 1950’s. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and blessed holiday season!”
MAUREEN Little Miss Casual “I don’t know about you, but my family get togethers are very casual.  Even during the holidays, we like to keep things low key and most of our time is spent indoors.  So, when it comes to dressing for the holidays, there’s only one thing that comes to mind – a good Christmas sweater or better known as an ugly sweater.  Personally, I am a sucker for an ugly sweater and believe everyone should own at least one in their wardrobe.”
CHRISSY Granola and Grace “Christmas will be In Florida for is this year so the temps may be in the 50’s, but the temps may be high 70’s so there’s no preplanning on the outfit for me. However, I’m looking forward to making new memories with our little family!”
AMBER Avec Amber “Christmas is a time to gather together to celebrate the year’s highs, reflect on the lows, and appreciate each other as we look ahead to another new year. My family keeps it casual, so this cozy plaid wrap, sweater, and jeans combo is an ideal Christmas outfit choice.”
CHERYL Cheryl Shops “Merry Christmas, Ada! While I live in San Francisco, I was born and raised in Chicago, which is where I spend Christmas with my family. I’m always excited about going home for the holidays, because I get to break out all of my wintry things: cashmere sweaters, leather skirts, and wool coats. This look encapsulates all of those elements, plus a fun pair of shoes for a little holiday sparkle. If it’s snowing, however, I might have to change out the shoes for some Uggs! “
JENNIE A Pocketful of Polka Dots “This year for Christmas I thought I would step outside my norm and wear a fun holiday sweater! I usually like to dress up a bit, but liked the idea of doing a cute and casual look. My red Hunter boots add to this festive look.”
 
 
.LAURA I Do deClaire ”We celebrate Christmas by going to church on Christmas Eve as a family, all dressed up. My daughters get a Christmas dress each year. I like to wear something festive for the occasion that has some red in it so this skirt is perfect! On Christmas we enjoy opening stockings and presents as a family in the morning and then in the evening we celebrate our oldest daughter’s birthday! 
MONICA Jersey Girl, Texan Heart “Happy Holidays y’all!  I hope you enjoy every minute of this holiday season with your families and friends.  I can’t wait for Christmas because I love giving gifts and seeing reactions, and of course the food that my mom makes!”
ADA Elegance and Mommyhood “Nothing says Christmas to me more than Plaid. So this year, Vivian and I will be wearing matching plaid tunics (from Old Navy) for our Christmas celebration. We even dressed up our button-downs with pretty necklaces. But truly I cannot wait to see her face on Christmas morning as she opens presents – she is so excited! From our Christmas tree with love “Gëzuar Krishtlindjet!” That means “Merry Christmas” in Albanian – my native language.”
CHRISTINE Bon and Chic Style “This Christmas’s Eve I’m going for a minimalist look with this chic black velvet slip dress layered with a simple white turtleneck underneath. We always go to Christmas Eve midnight mass and I like to wear a simple dress for the occasion. The sock booties complete this effortless chic outfit and will keep me warm too! Joyeux Noël.”
DEBBIE Fashion Fairy Dust “Holidays at our house are super casual. Honestly, this look is dressier than what I’d be wearing; you’d be more likely to find me in this flannel shirt, but paired with boyfriend jeans and my Bearpaw boots. I did kick it up a notch for the Holiday Series though by swapping in my black pants and red suede pumps. The look is still casual and comfortable, but the pumps and pants makes it a little more special.”

What are your plans for the Christmas holiday?

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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