Dancing through the Christmas season in this festive look.
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Did Christmas sneak up on anyone else or did it just sneak up on me? I feel like I’ve barely blinked since Thanksgiving and now Christmas is next week. That’s okay, though, because my closet is prepared for festive merry-making in this plaid tweed holiday dress.
I love dresses like this because they do all the heavy style lifting on your behalf: you don’t have to worry much about accessorizing when you’re wearing a Christmas tartan tweed dress with a a fit-and-flare cut and a puffy sleeve. (Score similar versions of this dress here, here and here.)
To add a little pizazz, I slipped on a pair of patterned tights (super affordable dupe here) and chose a blue suede pump instead of a neutral pump. The little pop of color in the shoe was a fun choice, right? Get a super similar pair here and here.
What are you doing for Christmas? We’re doing dinner followed by presents with my parents + sister and brother-in-law. It’s always a fun, low-key time filled with wine and lots of dogs running around. (My parents have 2, we have 3, and my sister has 1, so it’s quite the full house!) Some years we dress up, some years we dress super comfy. This year is a dress up year, so I’m totally breaking out this plaid tweed holiday dress!
Since Kansas City is going to be in a bit of a deep freeze over the Christmas holiday, I’ll probably warm this look up by layering a black turtleneck under and choosing a tighter-knit set of tights to keep my legs warm. Maybe even a knee-high boot vs. a pump to max out the warmth factor? We shall see.
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!
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Wow, such a pretty dress. Perfect for the holidays. I hope you have a wonderful time this year.
My holiday will be subdued for a reason I won’t mention here; don’t want to spoil your festive post. (The news is on my blog.)
I’m so glad you like it, Ally- and again, so sorry for your loss!
You are picture perfect in that dress! I love the gorgeous tartan!
Thank you, Laura! Merry Christmas! 🙂
Love your take on the classic plaid look for the holiday (a more fashionable take than most 😉 )
You’re too kind, friend! Wishing you and your cute little fam a happy holiday!
I’m loving this chic holiday look! Your dress is darling and those blue heels are gorgeous! Happy Holidays!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thank you, Jill! The dress just screamed “Christmas!” that I had to have it. I hope you and the family have a lovely holiday!
That dress is so cute!
Thank you so much, Joanne!
This dress!!! It is perfection! I love everything about it especially the way you’ve styled it! Those shoes are killer (and I probably would stumble and break my neck in them)! Enjoy your Christmas!!!
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Haha, I do feel that way in pumps these days because I just don’t wear them nearly as often as I used to, pre-pandemic. There are many times during blog shoots where I stumble a bit as a lose my balance and my photographer and I laugh- it’s like, “Where did my balance go?” Haha. Thank you for stopping by and hope you have a lovely Christmas!
WOW beautiful outfit, the colors smell roses with your sweet smile, the lace tights are dreamy and your blue shoes remind me of the deep blue sea , great look, wish you happy christmas and nice holidays 👌❤
Thank you!
This dress is so cute!!
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
Thank you, Jennifer!
This is my favorite look on you ever! Dying over the fit of the dress and those amazing blue pumps! The tights are the icing on the cake. Merry Christmas Ashley!
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Ahh, you’re so sweet! Merry Christmas to you, Kathrine!
I love this festive dress! I have a couple dresses that I consider one and done but I should really try to some fun tights. Cute outfit!
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Fun tights are such a great addition to shake up a look! Thanks, Mireille!
You look stunning, friend! I love this festive and fun dress, and those pumps look gorgeous with this look!
I’m right there with you, since Thanksgiving, time has flown by! I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas now and then we will be at the New Year. Goodness, haha, it all goes by so fast these days! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week!! 🙂
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It goes super fast, right?
So happy to hear you like the festive look, Ashley! Merry Christmas!
I love the entire outfit, very festive and chic.
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So glad you like it!
Such a gorgeous plaid dress and I love those tights! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
Julia x
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Thank you, Julia! Merry Christmas!
LOVE it!! You look gorgeous in this festive tartan dress, perfect for Christmas! I love dressing up and I’ll be wearing a red dress. We’ll be celebrating at our oldest son’s house, with the whole Coburn clan (except his sister can’t make it because she’s in Seattle).
Merry Christmas to you and yours!🎄
❤️carmen
Christmas dresses for the win! Wishing you a happy holiday, Carmen!
It is supposed to be super cold here in STL for Christmas too! Brr! Oh, I just love this dress on you! This may be one of my all time favorite dressy looks you’ve shared. The sleeves are fun, I love the colors in the plaid print (and the blue heels!) and those tights go great with it too!
Carrie
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What a fabulous look, Ashley! You’re going to rock your Christmas festivities. Sounds like a really wonderful time with your family.
Michelle
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Oh yes indeed a dress like this is perfect and yes do not need much, LOVE the tights! Yes Christmas did sneak up. I am having family over and cooking and then getting together with friends for NYE. I got a great dress for the occasion stay tuned for a video on that!
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Genial look, te mando un beso.
This is a gorgeous outfit, Ashley, fun and festive. Love your choice of blue shoes, they add style and a pop of colour. Anna
I love the dress Ashley. It’s everything for Christmas!!
XOXO
Jodie
Those tights are FAB! Love this festive holiday look. Perfect party look for sure!
Shauna
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Loving your holiday perfect plaid dress!
Happy Holidays!
Rosemary
Love the dress! Looks gorgeous on you. I’m also excited for Christmas!
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Wow this is such a good look. I am kind of obsessed with your shoes! They look amazing with this print. It is the perfect holiday style to make an excellent fashion statement. I just think it is so amazing. I hope you’re enjoying the festive holidays. Check out my review on an epic coffee machine. https://www.bauchlefashion.com/2022/12/coffee-maker-guru-my-review-on.html
What a chic holiday look Ashley! You inspire me so much. Wonderful Post! Have a great day!
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Love it. You look great!
Such a pretty dress Ashley and you are so gorgeous!
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Okay, I LOVE everything about this dress, especially the fact that you pointed out, it says it all on its own. It’s the perfect dress to dress up like you did, I adore those blue pumps, but if you are running out of time, you can just throw it on and look festive. Your family gathering sounds lovely and busy, which is just the way most of us love it. We will go to my in-laws with my SIL and littles, and then come home to be with my parents. Also, super cold here but I am really hoping that it’ll start to thaw so our family can get outdoors skiing or skating. Merry Christmas!
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I love tartan and you look fab!
Kisses, Paola.
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Wow, what a look! The dress is adorable, and I love the tights! You look great!
xoxo,
Sydney
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Love love love the dress. And the tights are so fun. Great combo!
You look so gorgeous. I wish you a happy holidays. 🙂
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This is the cutest holiday look! I hope you had a great Christmas!
Eileen | yesmissy.com
This is such a cute dress and I really like the coordinating shoes with it! 🙂
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Wow! I love this look!
Cool dress!
wow i totally love this dress and entire outfit of yours!
happy new year my dear! wishing you a great 2023 (:
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Very beautiful dress. Happy New Year my gorgeous!
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Perfect outfit for the holidays!
I also wore a plaid dress on Christmas day 🙂
Have a happy new year,
S
This is such a lovely outfit, darling! Happy New Year, can’t wait to see more from you in 2023! <3
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Such a fabulous dress! It looks great with the patterned tights!
Emma xxx
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Happy Holidays!!!
love your look!
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Super cute Ashley! Love all the patterns in this look.
Hope you have an amazing new year!!
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Beautiful plaid, I really like your styling! I love such clothes 🙂 Everything fits together perfectly! Great for me 🙂
Greetings from Poland!
Hope you had a Merry Christmas, Ashley! Love how you paired the tartan tweed dress with the patterned tights. Very unexpected and the mix looks chic. Blue suede pumps are always fun! 🙂
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This is such a cute dress and I really like the coordinating shoes with it! 🙂
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How to be you and rock just about any outfit? 🙂 I love the stockings and the whole getup.