A Talbots Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
It has been a while since I created a capsule wardrobe and today's features Talbots! Go through Wardrobe Oxygen's archives, and you'll see that I am a big fan of the Talbots winter collection and how well it creates a mini capsule that can have you looking chic for almost any occasion on your holiday social calendar. This year, thanks to your feedback, I have dressed down the Talbots holiday capsule wardrobe to be a better fit for work, non-formal parties, and pieces that will still be stylish after the ball drops and for years to come.
This post is sponsored by Talbots.
A Talbots Holiday Capsule Wardrobe
This Talbots holiday capsule reminds me of the capsule wardrobe I created back in 2018, as it is also blue-based. Black can feel severe, and red or green can feel too on the nose and Christmas-specific, but blue can feel festive and seasonal while still looking chic in other seasons of the year. This capsule wardrobe is based on the navy velveteen pantsuit I featured in my piece about why you need a cocktail pantsuit.
Shop the Capsule:
velveteen blazer | lace-trimmed satin camisole | cashmere turtleneck (alternative with shorter neck and plus sizes) | floral blouse | flared jeans | velveteen pants | snowflake earrings (smaller alternative) | matching brooch | silk scarf | leather ankle booties | silver belt | satin bag
Talbots sent me five pieces of my choice for this Talbots holiday capsule wardrobe and I styled them in the photos below to show how this holiday capsule wardrobe works. However, for the actual capsule and the flatlay outfits, I used the Talbots New Arrivals to complete the looks.
And props to Talbots; none of the items were tailored or altered for this shoot. I love how Talbots fits me right off the rack (here's to petites over a size 12!), and I can shop online with confidence, knowing sizing doesn't change much from year to year with Talbots.
Accessories are key to making a capsule wardrobe work. They set the tone for each ensemble. For this capsule, I stuck with silver as the primary color/metal. The silver belt finishes a look (and belts are very big this season). As an alternative, I did my favorite style hack of wearing a scarf as a belt. I was thrilled to see Talbots offer a scarf in the same print as the blouse. This bag is a great piece for all four seasons and adds a level of style and elegance to these looks.
I got a snowflake brooch like this a few years ago, and I continue to wear it each holiday season; it is festive without being holiday-specific and can glam up your favorite wool coat, on the lapel of a blazer, or over your heart on a sweater like this cashmere turtleneck. The matching earrings add glamour and will be jewelry you'll reach for each holiday season or snow day.
The sample outfits above do incorporate other items from Talbots to complete the looks. Likely you have something similar in your closet; if not, here is a carousel of the items not in the capsule that I featured:
If you wish to expand or alter this holiday capsule wardrobe; it is easy to do so. The print used is called “Wrapped Floral,” the blue of the sweater, beanie, and gloves is called “Radiant Sapphire,” and the blue of the velveteen blazer and pants is called “Indigo Blue.” Searching these names on the Talbots website will pull up other items in the exact color; I also linked to my favorites below:
Expect to see me IRL, on Instagram, and in my LTK shop wearing these pieces from my 2024 Talbots holiday capsule wardrobe. The fit and quality are great. I love the colors and fabrics and how versatile they all are! Thank you to Talbots for partnering with me on this project; it was a lot of fun to put together!
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Talbots has a lovely collection this year. & youโve mixed & matched them into a compact but flexible capsule.
I especially like how youโve taken the velvet blazer & by having 2 pairs of pants – one velvet, one denim- created more and less formal options.
Thank you! It does feel very wearable even beyond the holidays!
Great idea to have a special occasion capsule at the ready! I find that’s the type of dressing that ends up being the toughest/most stressful for some reason – these ideas could help cut down on that crazy getting ready time (and just get me out the door!). I was wondering if you have any pieces in your arsenal that you can wear multiple ways? I saw this article about the Morph dress, which I’d never heard of, but it looks kind of awesome. https://www.ez.insure/2020/01/morph-capsule/ Anyone seen it/tried it? Or have any pieces that you can wear in multiple ways? If it really does look good on everyone, that would be amazing! Thanks for the post and the ideas!
So smart to have a holiday capsule wardrobe. One less thing to think about during this busy time. Great idea!
What beautiful clothes — especially that red velvet blazer! Thank you for putting together this smart capsule.
Thank you Alexis!
I wish I could say that I have invites to all the holiday events you listed. The only holiday invite I get is to the party at work. They kinda have to invite me since I work there. It made me feel sad. But then I have spent years keeping a low profile so I shouldn’t be surprised that I am not on invitation lists. Perhaps I should be grateful that I don’t have to put together a holiday wardrobe.
At any rate, I absolutely loved everything on your holiday capsule minus pumps and booties. It’s not that I think anything is wrong with those shoes. My feet can’t tolerate narrow heels, that’s all. Back to the total capsule – it is perfection, including the accessories. I wish I could purchase everything or at the very lease one thing. Wow, what super group of pieces you put together!
Thank you so much Chris!
Love! Was assessing my closet over the weekend, and some of these pieces look like exactly what I need. Any thoughts on where the Cashmere Audrey Sweater hits? It says “tunic” and “hip,” but it looks like top of hip rather than a full-on tunic.
It is top of hip, it’s a good length for leaving out as it will cover your waistband and most of your fly but not cover the whole bum. You can see it on me untucked here: https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/transitional-dressing-aka-faux-fall/ and
I especially like their accessories. I have two small leather shoulder bags, one red, one blush pink, that I like to take to social events. I ordered them a few years ago from your blog. Talbots’ leather bags are very luxe for less.
They really are! I have Talbots bags several years old that I still adore and look great!
โค๏ธAbsolutely love this Talbots holiday capsule! Itโs smart, elegant, fun and practical all at the same time. Plus, their quality is always excellent. I have a fantastic Talbots near me at the Keystone Fashion Mall. Iโm heading there to check these pieces out. I am in love with the plaid pants! TY for sharing Alison Gary!
My pleasure Jayne, I’m glad you like it!
Great capsule! Love all the outfits and feel so inspired to get in the holiday spirit. Thanks for sharingโค
Thanks Gail!
I have never shopped at Talbots, but these pieces look amazing. I am super into the lady tux!
Thanks Brianne, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by Talbots!
Iโve loved your previous posts showing your Talbots finds & today is terrific as well! Your ability to put together these capsule wardrobes blows my mind. So many good choices & options. Itโs also nice to see pieces that can easily be worn after the holidays are over. Such pretty clothes!
Thank you so much Lee!
All great looks! What a great capsule collection! I want to have more events to wear these pieces to!
Thanks Kirsten!
I love the lady tux on you! My husband and I were supposed to go on vacation in December but work demands are forcing us to cancel our cruise…boo. This means weโll be in town for our office holiday party, so I decided to treat myself and order my own lady tux…yay! I hope it looks as good on me as it does on you. Thank you for all you do and always being real and relatable โค๏ธ
Oh fabulous Christina! I hope you love it as much as I do! <3
Thank you for this post! Iโll be heading to my Talbots this week to try on some of these looks. As always, great job!
Thank you Jess!
We shoud all live like this more often. Reminds me of my 2-3 week travel wardrobe. The right pieces keep us all looking chic easily!
Yes!
I’m so excited to see this capsule! Inspired by your post last year, I already ordered the cocktail pantsuit. It just arrived last week and it’s perfect. The jacket was (finally) available in a plus petite, and it fits like it was designed for me. I haven’t been this excited about an outfit in a long time. I’m going to wear it with a red satin charmeuse Talbots tank from a few seasons ago.
Oh that sounds like a gorgeous combination, Wendy! I’m so glad you love the cocktail pantsuit!
Love this idea! And love that red and black full skirt. I have a similar style from Talbots from a few years ago. It’s so versatile that I found it again as I grew in sizes on Poshmark. I’ve worn it twice to different events in the last three weeks. Now thinking I need a brighter one than I have and have been eyeing this one. Love the styling ideas.
Oh that’s awesome! I too have had similar skirts from Talbots over the years, they never go out of style!
I had a red blazer like that and I loved it. I was foolish enough to let it go. This one looks like a great replacement. Also loving the tux. You’ve given me some great ideas of ways to wear it.
I’m so glad, Joy!
I and I’m so excited to see this partnership. One of the reasons I follow your blog was a post where you were wearing a Talbot’s outfit. Talbots is one of my go-to retailers. They have consistent sizing, quality fabrics. They design for women our age, not teenagers. The lady tux is fantastic, I always love your posts where you weave that into an outfit. Ants are my comfort zone. I wore tuxedo pants to my daughter’s wedding —-not a mother of the bride dress And that black and red full skirt looks great for the holidays. Thank you talbots for finally paying attention to a premium blog that inspires people with real outfits not fantasy waste of money outfits.
Thank you so much Michelle! <3
Looks great!
Thanks Mel!
Those plaid pants are divine! I hope to see you in some of these actual items too, I know you’ll look smashing in them ๐
I’ll be sure to share on Instagram when I style them, occasionally in posts, and definitely in my “what I wore off the blog” roundups!
I have been looking for a very classic-styled velvet blazer and love the one you show in the list. Looking forward to getting mine!
Isn’t it beautiful? Let me know when you get it what you think of it!
Love this capsule and that all the pieces can be worn beyond the holiday season! Will give Talbots a try, especially those plaid pants – love!!
I’m glad you like it, Bonnie!
I am REALLY into that tux combo – so many cocktail parties, but dresses just aren’t really my thing, especially in the middle of winter. Thanks!!
Right? I’m all about promoting the lady tux – we deserve to be comfy and warm in winter while still looking formal!
Ally, this is amazing. I always thought of Talbots as preppy and designed for tall, slim women — definitely not me! Your picks are truly inspiring — I adore that red skirt and you’ve given me ideas for ways that I, with my short-waisted, curvy 5 ft. 2 self can wear it. I had a lady tux years ago and wore it to death. I love the way you look in yours, so maybe it’s time I bought another one. And, BTW, that idea with the brooch on the buttoned-up white shirt is brilliant. Thanks so much for your brilliant ideas to help every woman look stylish. And thanks for showcasing Talbots so well!
Thank you so much Cynthia!
Wow! These are fabulous and make we want to go shopping! I especially like the accessory recommendations. It’s amazing what a splash of color or a little bling can do to change a look.
Thank you so much Crishana!
Ohhhh , this is so fabulous. Thank you for the inspiration!
I’m glad you like it, Kristy!
I love Talbot’s cashmere and I’m glad your featured it here. You are a master of accessories and I will again try to be inspired by your use.
Thanks Lisa! And isn’t their cashmere fab? I’m wearing the Audrey sweater right now!
This is a great capsule for someone with a full holiday schedule. I love the quality of Talbots, have been a customer for decades! Thank you for coming up with all of these amazing combinations!
I have my eye on those plaid pants, so festive! I wish they had a full length version, no just ankle pants, as Iโm tall and plus size.
I’d like that as well, and I am betting by next holiday season all stores will have a variety of lengths. Ankle is versatile for all shoe styles, but longer lengths are coming back en vogue.
I am always impressed with the way you use accessories to create outfits. I usually default to a dress because it feels so much easier than figutin out multiple pieces– but you make it look easy! I also appreciate Talbots not just giving lip service to plus sizes. Nothing worse than seeing a brand trumpet “plus sizes! and then find out the items are only available in one or two colrs in plus, but in 12 colors in straight sizes. ๐ Talbots consistently seems to offer a good range, even a few plus-only styles which always tells me they’re taking the customer seriously.
Right? The majority of their pieces are available in all sizes including lengths. And while some things are just for Misses, some other things are only in Plus. I also like that I have years-old pieces from them that are still in great shape and stylish.
This is an excellent capsule- realistic, versatile pieces. Love what youโve put together, and appreciate Talbots for making good clothes for women of many ages and sizes!
And styles– I have to say, I sometimes still tink of Talbots as super “preppy”— but the way Allie paired that skirt with those boties is a great example of how versatile their classic pieces can actually be.
Yes! And dare I say some of their pieces can be… badass? I love styling brands outside of their usual aesthetic!
Thanks Debbie!
So pretty and versatile! Headed to Talbots.com to check things out!
So glad you like it!
Will have to visit a Talbots after seeing this.
I’m glad it inspired you!
Love the inspiration!
I’m so glad!
Love these fun looks!
Thanks Emily!
You do this so well! Need to pull out my dressy capsule and figure out what events I’ve got coming up. You’re right, I do have much of this already in my closet.
It’s why I picked the pieces I did, I want it to be relatable not just for our lives but our current closets!
What a fun way to look fab without hassle! Bring on the cocktails!
Cheers!
Great capsule wardrobe for holiday parties! I wish I had so many fun activities going on during the month of December where I could justify buying all of it. Dreams!! That being said, I may add a few pieces.
Even I don’t have all these kinds of occasions, but I have a few. And I’m so glad to have pieces like the lady tux in my closet for those random events where I don’t know what to wear and don’t want to wear heels and spanx! I’m glad you liked the capsule!
Thank you for showing Talbots, a brand I love.
My pleasure, I love them too!