What to Wear for Christmas
I am not the only one who was attracted to this simple but special beige sweater dress from Target. Both Lisa from Coast to Coast and Darlene from Aquamarina Style styled them in a blog post (here and here). The dress appears to be out of stock online but you may find it in store. I love that the dress can be worn with or without a belt, it is not too fitted but not boxy either.
My friend and I went Christmas shopping a week ago in Marietta and I knew the square would be decorated and would be a festive background for some pictures.
I chose brown accents to compliment the dress with a wide brown belt and brown riding boots but black or even white could be fun. I tried thick and thin belts with the dress and they all worked well with it. Adding a moto jacket could be fun too or a festive red coat! What about adding a scarf? So many possibilities: a classic color can be a blank canvas to show off accessories.
These were some tall toy soldiers! While the dress is warm, I only took my jacket off for the pictures: the wind was brutal. I really think I need to write a post with some of the ideas I mentioned above, maybe in January! I love that the puff sleeves on the dress are not exagerated. Just enough to give interest!
I wore some fun leather earrings I bought from the Magnolia website years ago. Who else wants to be like Joanna Gaines? I have her new book on my wishlist for Christmas!
Who would have known that I would be wearing belts again? I actually had to pick up a few different styles because I found I was reaching for them in my closet but did not have much variety. I will most likely wear this Christmas eve to church and add a scarf for extra warmth.
Sending cheer and hugs your way!
A bientĂ´t!
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48 Comments
Jennifer
This is such a cute sweater dress!
Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer
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Thanks, Jennifer!
Joanne
What a lovely outfit! I usually end up wearing leggings and a sweater or jeans and a sweater.
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I do often wear some type of pants but we shall see what I do this year.
Jaymie Ashcraft
Such a great dress!!
Jaymie
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Target win once again!
Nancy
Thats a very beautiful dress. I love to wear dresses and boots! Great color combination too!
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Thanks, Nancy! I liked the lighter color!
Darlene
Mireille, I love the dress with the brown boots and belt!! SO cute on you. Thanks for the shout-out. Your photos do look great and the backgrounds are perfect for the season! Wishing you the happiest of holidays.
xx Darlene
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Thanks, Darlene! Hope you enjoy Christmas too!
Michelle
It’s a lovely sweater dress, and you look fantastic in it! I really like the way you’ve styled it, but will be eager to see your other ideas too. If it were really chilly, you could add leggings to it as well.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
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Thanks, Michelle! That next post will probably come around in January. Leggings is a great idea too!
Michele Morin
Target!
I guess I need to check out their clothing!
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Yes! They do have some good things. It is hard to tell on the hanger but when I see someone wear something it helps!
jodie filogomo
I just love sweater dresses Mireille….and I love that you added the belt to it!! I may have to check out Target when we go today,
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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They sure are cozy!
Kathrine Eldridge
I adore sweater dresses and this one is no exception. What a great Target find!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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I have had several in the past and this is the best one by far: it has a nice fit without being clingy at all.
Amy Johnson
What a pretty sweater dress! I have such a hard time finding a sweater dress that isn’t clingy. Love this one. You styled it beautifully
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Yes, this one is not clingy at all. It is well made.
Abby Kate
This dress is so cute!! Thanks for sharing!
Abby
https://thatslifefor-ya.blogspot.com
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It is a really good one!
Ada Furxhi
What a fabulous sweater dress. It is so chic and versatile. I love the way you styled it and the area of the photos, too – so festive! This is the sexiest outfit I have seen on you, yet fully elegant and completely covered. That lovely taupe sweater dress is so perfect on you, though. =)
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Wait till you see my dress for the mommy and me post: you are going to love it because it shows a little leg, lol! And with my new boots… va va voom!
Penny
That’s a great little dress. Clothes for Christmas are such a challenge especially if you’re doing all the cooking! This year it’s a Zoom Christmas so I shall wear a sparkly top for the Zoom calls then change into a work type top that’s Ok if it gets splashed!
Marietta looks to be a really pretty town.
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My sister in law usually does most of the cookking for Christmas, we usually do a Christmas brunch. I do need to call her and finalize plans. It will be a small gathering but that is how we have done it the last year or so.
Grace
The decorated square is really fun for photos! I love the sweater dress. I usually have a hard time with sweater dresses because they’re too short or too tight, but this one seems perfect! The brown accents look great with it as well.
Miles of smiles,
Grace
gracefulrags.com
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That is how my other ones have been in the past. I am wearing this one in small and it is perfect: neither shapeless nor clingy!
Terri Gardner
That dress looks to be something I would wear too. It’s interesting that you mentioned belts because I just shopped The RealReal on Black Friday for three new to me belts. We’re zooming for Christmas so am not sure what I will feel like wearing-we’ll see.
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It really is a good dress! I didn’t even wait for a sale to buy it even though Target has sales so often.
Ashley
I looooove this sweater dress belted! And it looks so cute with a tall riding boot!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
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Thanks, Ashley! I now have a pair of tan boots to try with it too!
Mica
What a cute knit dress and I like the neutral combination you created with the brown accessories! It does look great belted on you! 🙂 this will be a great outfit for Christmas eve!
Hope that you are having a great week! 🙂
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Thanks, Mica! I really like that it is not clingy!
Jill
Pretty neutrals! I love your sweater dress! It looks great belted and styled with the riding boots!
Jill – Doused in Pink
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So many styling ideas! I do like it like this.
Laura Bambrick
That dress is so cute! I love the sleeves on it! And it looks great on you belted!
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Thank you! It was a good buy!
Fashion On A Shoestring
What a beautiful outfit. I love your jumper dress and boots 🙂
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Simple and easy!
Debi
Your dress is fabulous! I can see why it sold out. And I love the boots you styled with it. What a beautiful and quaint town square for taking all your photos.
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Thanks, Debi! I was pleasantly surprised!
Shelbee on the Edge
Oh Mireille, you look amazing, my friend! I love the way you have styled this dress and these holiday photos are just so beautiful and so much fun! This post will be featured on tomorrow’s link up as the Reader Favorite! Thanks for joining me every week!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
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Thank you, Shelbee! I really do like this dress, not clingy at all so I will be wearing it on Christmas Eve!
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Thanks for the feature, Shelbee! Happy Tuesday!
Jacqui Berry
Love it! What a fabulous Christmas outfit. Thank you for joining #chicandstylish Jacqui
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Thanks, Jacqui! Glad you are feeling much better!