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Christmas Day dressing can be divisive; for some, it means spending the whole day in pajamas, while for others, donning a festive outfit is an important part of their holiday ritual. Fashion assistant Sabina Khan falls somewhere in between – and she’s sussed out exactly which piece to add to your closet if you want to look polished in an instant.
“During the holidays, my number-one priority when it comes to getting dressed is comfort. The easiest way to strike the balance between chic and cozy is by investing in premium knitwear that can be styled up or down in myriad ways. Alex Mill’s timeless designs get better with age, making the label’s cable-knit sweater a winter-wardrobe staple that you’re sure to wear on repeat. This season, I’ll be pairing mine with everything from blue jeans and silk pajamas for off-duty looks, and on Christmas Day I’ll be going for a more elevated aesthetic by pairing it with an asymmetric pleated skirt by Joseph.”
It’s hard to deny that putting on an elegant outfit adds a sense of ceremony to a special day. The trick is to look for striking pieces with a beauty that belies their wearability and ease. Case in point? Galvan’s stunning copper-colored silk slip dress. This understated design promises maximum impact yet requires minimum effort. Finished with barely-there sandals by master shoemaker Manolo Blahnik, this effortless piece makes for an insouciant after-dark look. Alternatively, layer your dress under a chunky cardigan and pair with Aeyde’s knee-high boots for a high/low look with year-round appeal. If you’re after the Zoom piece par excellence, look no further than Johanna Ortiz’s polka-dot blouse. From the power shoulders to the pussy-bow detail, this top was tailor-made for festive FaceTime calls.
And if you didn’t happen to find what you wanted under the tree this year, why not gift yourself the perfect present? Whether you’ve been hankering after a forever handbag, Loren Stewart’s gold chain-link earrings or Anissa Kermiche’s diamond-studded ring, this year, you definitely deserve it.
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