A Holiday Outfit: Red Sweater with a Plaid Pleated Skirt and Glittery Gold Loafers

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I wore this on the day I exchanged presents with Matt and then later, my family. We usually get our presents out of the way before visiting family since it's too much to take them with us. I decided on a holiday appropriate outfit for the day I like to call "Giftmas". You can't go wrong with plaid for holiday-wear and this red sweater I've had since high school was a great match for my thrifted plaid skirt. Each time I wear this skirt I'm always pleasantly surprised with how perfectly it fits me. It didn't even need alterations. I'm pretty sure it was some girl's uniform skirt at one point. Oh well! It's mine now!


skirt: thrifted | shirt: forever 21 (circa 2007) | tights: target kids' department | loafers: xhileration - target | pin: from grandma





I needed to throw in a jumping picture for good measure. It's happy holiday times after all!




Are you guys having a nice week? I've been having a good time visiting family and enjoying the change in scenery. It's snowy here which is always nice to have around Christmas time, I think. It definitely adds to the holiday ambiance. Plus outfit pictures look so pretty in the snow, so be on the lookout for those coming up soon!

If you'd like to keep up with my winter break musings, feel free to follow me on Twitter! I'm catching up with the internet this break and I've been tweeting more than usual. It's hard to tweet regularly when I'm researching and writing papers so hooray for winter break! My Pinterest is also getting a lot more use, so check that out.

Have a happy Wednesday!

Comments

Ali Hval said…
Oooh, that skirt really is perfect for you! Awesome how you found it and didn't have to alter it at all. I really love the contrast of your tights and super sparkly flats. And duh, that skirt is perfect! :D

Have a great hump day, Miss Jamie!!~
12/18/2013 10:29 AM
gabrielle said…
so adorable & festive! your jumping pic is super cute. i can't believe you've exchanged gifts already, i haven't even finished shopping. ah!

xo,
gabby
12/18/2013 10:30 AM
Sammi said…
SUCH a cute outfit. I love the skirt, and the top is lovely (and that little brooch?! Adorable!). So festive!! This is making me super excited for Christmas :)

xox Sammi
www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com
12/18/2013 11:15 AM
JennaStevie said…
This skirt is the prettiest plaid skirt ever!! I absolutely love it, perfect for the holidays with the red sweater :)
xJennaD
12/18/2013 11:51 AM
Frannie Pantz said…
This is a perfect outfit for Giftmas! If I didn't have kiddos chomping at the gift getting bit, I would totally propose this to my family. What a great idea! Love the skirt!
12/18/2013 11:57 AM
Sonya Mann said…
Gold touches! Cute leaping! Giftmas! Hooray for the holidays :) Also I originally read this as "plaid pleather", haha.
12/18/2013 3:55 PM
Sam said…
I love your plaid skirt, looks so pretty and those shoes...just fabulous!
12/18/2013 6:07 PM
Anonymous said…
Awww you look like the perfect little chic schoolgirl! Your plaid skirt is adorable.

Xo, Hannah

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12/23/2013 1:05 PM
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