Winter Staple: Christmas Sweater

'Tis the season to shop and give gifts to loved ones, send out holiday cards, and wait for the white bearded rotund man in a red suit to come down the chimney! This time of year I love breaking out my Christmas sweaters, and I’m not talking about the “ugly” Christmas kind. 

I think everyone should own a holiday sweater they can cozy up in around the season.  These Christmas sweaters I’m referring to contain graphics of Christmas or wintery motifs, such as reindeer, Santa, snowflakes, ice skates, or even cute animals such as penguins and polar bears.  Don’t confuse these sweaters with Fair Isle knit sweaters, which will be featured in a blog post in the near future! If you don’t already own one in time for Christmas, there are plenty on sale at various retailers, including men’s sweaters! Below I’ve created three different outfits all utilizing my red and black reindeer and snowflake motif sweater. Happy Holidays!!

Outfit #1 – Casual Christmas

For this first outfit, I paired the sweater with brick red comfy jeggings and threw on a black and white marled grandpa cardigan to continue the casual vibe of the look.  I finished the outfit with black quilted moto boots.  This outfit would be great cozying up by the fire unwrapping some presents.  I recently wore this outfit during an evening of baking Christmas cookies and sipping hot chocolate with family.  

Sweater: Forever 21 (Old) // Cardigan Sweater: Target (this season) // Pants: Kohl's (sale) (Lauren Conrad Collection // Boots: Nordstrom Rack

Outfit #2 – Winter Shorts

I love experimenting with different textures, especially during the winter months.  Tweed is a great fabric to try during the fall/winter season.  For this outfit, I paired the sweater with gray tweed tailored shorts and black opaque tights.  I added a pop of red with the belt and slipped on some black ankle boots to finish the ensemble.  This outfit would be great if you want to try something different than wearing basic jeans or leggings and it would be great if you were meeting up with some friends for coffee or gift exchange.

Shorts: Forever 21 (old) // Tights/Belt: Target (old) // Boots: Kohl's 

Outfit #3 – Festive at Work

This last outfit is for the woman who likes to wear a little holiday spirit at the workplace.  I switched the tweed shorts from outfit #2 with a black leather pencil skirt.  I accessorized with a gunmetal bauble necklace and couple cocktail rings.  I complemented the red in the sweater by wearing a pair of red faux suede booties to finish the look.

Skirt: Loft // Booties: Charlotte Russe (old) // Necklace: Francesca's // Rings: Express & Old Navy

Do you own a cute Christmas Sweater?  How would you wear it?