How to Get Your Wardrobe in the Holiday Spirit If You’re Just Not Feeling It Yet

Georgina Kim

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The secret to dressing for the holiday season isn't layering or investing in a bunch of ugly Christmas sweaters. Nope. It's velvet.

I'm not kidding. Velvet will turn any outfit—no matter how understated—into something festive. I don't know what it is about velvet, but it just screams "HOLIDAYS." Maybe it stems from Santa's red velvet suit. Maybe it's the cozy texture. Maybe it just reminds me of my mom's annual holiday display. (Lots of faux poinsettias. Lots of velvet.) Regardless, wearing an outfit with even the slimmest strip of velvet is the easiest way to get into the holiday spirit.

I can show you this better than I can tell you. Just take a look at the recent celebrity ensembles below with varying amounts of velvet. They'll instantly (and inexplicably) put you in the jolliest mood. Let your wardrobe follow suit.

Susan Kelechi Watson

In a single-sleeve dress with a cut-to-there slit, Kelechi Watson is holiday-party ready. Santa, baby: She is the Mrs. Claus that 2019 needs.

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"A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood" New York Screening

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Katrina Young

In any other fabric, a spaghetti-strapped sheath would be so-so. But the American diver picked a silver-polka-dotted red-velvet take and now she owns the North Pole. (Kidding. Maybe.)

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2019 Team USA Awards - Red Carpet

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Selena Gomez

Stare at Gomez's quilted velvet dress long enough, and a tray of tree-shaped cookies will appear on your desk.

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ACLU SoCal's Annual Bill Of Rights Dinner - Arrivals

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Kate Middleton

The festive but low-key velvet trim on the Duchess of Cambridge's dress would make Rudolph proud.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Royal Variety Performance

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Celine Dion

Celine Dion wore this iconic monochromatic outfit once, and now December 25 is known as "Celine-mas." Check your calendar!

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Celebrity Sightings in New York City - November 14, 20199

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Winnie Harlow

I'd like to petition for everyone who celebrates Christmas to start covering their houses in hot pink velvet. That is the America I want to live in.

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3rd Annual #REVOLVEawards - Arrivals

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