Fashion Guide to Minimalist Holiday Style

Here we are at the beginning of the holiday season, officially starting this Thanksgiving weekend.

(Of course for those of the readers who live in the US). Once again we face the dilemma of a perfect holiday look that will transfer us from Friendsgiving, holiday office parties, Christmas with family to New Year’s day. The multiple options can cause mental and financial vertigo in our style-obsessed heads, so here I come with some useful guidelines on minimalist holiday style.

When I was gathering ideas on how to embrace the season of holiday parties in style, I did not want to start with too much glitter and shine. In other words, I was looking for pieces that are rather monochromatic, eternally stylish and universal. A great representative of that fashion approach is Elin Kling, one of my favorite fashion personalities, creator of fashion label Toteme. She is a poster girl for minimalist, simple and urban approach to fashion. What she wears is never dramatic, over accessorized or too colorful. However, despite the fact that she is definitely not the peacock of fashion like Anna Dello Russo, Elin is a great inspiration for many fashion magazines and bloggers around the world.

Elin Kling

Inspired by Elin Kling, I created two versions of minimalist holiday fashion capsules. The first set I freely named as “Charlotte Gainsbourg is invited to the Thanksgiving Dinner”. Classic staples as a grey cashmere cardigan, which usually goes well with almost every outfit and is also weather proof, from winter to spring, minimalist jewelry, rock & roll, but still very feminine, belt and some trendy pieces of the season, shearling sandals, classic black pants with a bit of a flare and a classic white t-shirt.

The second holiday fashion set is a bit more elegant and classic and consists of delicate jewelry: stacking rings and geometric danglers, which make every occasion more festive, midi black dress with beautiful neckline and black boho booties.

With those two outfits you will never be overdressed and at the same time no one can deny your unique sense of style. Just remember personal style is about finding what really works best for you and what makes you happy. What I am trying to do on this blog is to inspire you and share some creative ideas, rather than force you in the direction of a specific style statement.

Let me know what wonderful outfits are on your mind this holiday season and what are the classic pieces you always swear for!!! Happy Thanksgiving!