Throwing a Fit Never Looked So Good: The 8-Piece Holiday Capsule You’ll Wear Everywhere
You’ll be “throwing a fit”—the good kind—when you see how easy it is to get dressed this holiday season. Your calendar may be full, but your closet doesn’t have to be. This eight-piece holiday capsule wardrobe is all you need to sparkle from Walmart-to-Nordstrom without skipping a beat. Think dark-denim dressed up, the viral cami trend you’ll wear on repeat, a fair-isle sweater that says après-ski chic, corduroy pants and boot skirts that flatter every figure, and sheer layering tops that feel like a little fashion frosting. Add a bow-tied blouse for that “bow ho ho” energy and finish with a blazer-coat that makes every outfit feel like a present.
Holiday Capsule Checklist
- Fair Isle Sweater
- Lace Camisole Top
- Tie Neck Blouse
- Sheer Layering Top
- Dark Denim
- Boot Skirt
- Corduroy Pants
- Blazer Coat
1. Fair Isle Sweater
This sweater has holiday written all over it—literally. From Walmart to Nordstrom, I found Fair Isle favorites for every budget. Use the colors that speak to you as your holiday capsule’s color story and watch every outfit fall into place.
Brown
Black
Grey
Navy
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2. Lace Camisole Top
Try the viral long lace camisole trend with my easy styling hacks and this affordable Amazon fashion find, or keep it classic with a ladylike lace-trim satin cami. This camisole top is proof that lingerie-inspired can still look luxe.
3. Tie Neck Blouse
The bigger the bow, the bigger the ho-ho-ho. From soft satin ties to crisp white bow-blouses, this feminine favorite is everywhere this season. Inspired by designer runways, these tops hold their own with dark denim but also earn a permanent spot on my 8-piece holiday capsule checklist.
Smaller Ties & Open Neckline Options
The bigger the bow, the bigger the ho ho ho
4. Long-sleeve Sheer Layering Top
There’s a reason this piece made my holiday capsule checklist again. These sheer long-sleeve layering tops add just the right texture on top—starting at $20. They give you a hint of coverage under those spaghetti-strap camis, and they’re the perfect lightweight layer beneath your Fair Isle sweater or blazer coat.
5. Dark Denim
These jeans are the anchor piece that makes the rest of your holiday capsule shine. A long, flare-leg silhouette is the easiest to dress up and pairs perfectly with the other pieces in this capsule. Repurpose what you already own or grab my favorite linked below. Dark denim is your dress-up shortcut—chic, slimming, and always in style.
Wearing Paige here.
A long style looks best in this capsule, especially when paired with a long camisole top. These are my 3 favorite dark denim bootcuts.
Under $100
6. Boot Skirt
A boot skirt is the perfect excuse to show off this season’s most popular shoes. Not only are boot skirts incredibly slimming, but they’re also endlessly versatile for your holiday capsule. There are still a few sizes left in the dark denim one I designed with Fidelity Denim, and these vegan leather Amazon fashion finds will have you doing a double take.
7. Corduroy Pants
These aren’t your childhood cords. The new generation of corduroy pants is soft, sleek, and seriously stylish. Think of them as the cooler cousin to coated denim and a laid-back alternative to velvet. My favorite even feature a 360-degree shaping panel that’s as comfortable as it is slimming.
Save 15% off your first order (excluding sale items) with my promo code JENNIFERXSPANX at Spanx, where you can try these slimming corduroy pants in black, dark brown, and 3 lengths.
8. Blazer Coat
Wrap it all up in a stylish blazer coat that looks just as good over jeans as it does your favorite little black dress. It’s like your go-to blazer and your favorite coat got together and made a baby—but really, she’s the godmother of this holiday capsule.
I only liked one because it’s the best. Great quality, under $200, and available in 6 colors.
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Lookbook
Way more than one outfit ideas for each day between Thanksgiving and Christmas
High-Low Holiday Capsule Wardrobe Samples
Classic Christmas Colors
Brown and Blue
Navy
