I’d like to apologize in advanced for all the plaid you’re about to be exposed to on What Nicole Wore this month. When I think about the holidays and getting dressed, my mind immediately goes to plaid.

When SheIn (formerly known as She Inside), first reached out to me about doing a post with them, I knew that I had to have this red plaid skirt for a holiday style look. It also comes in a green and navy plaid (I die) and a beautiful black and gray; at just $20 with free shipping the price is just right as well.

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When this skirt arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with the weight of the fabric; it’s very thick (yaaaasssss) and lined, which isn’t necessary, but helps prevent those Marilyn moments that inevitably happen when you wear a flared skirt. Be sure to pull out your measuring tape for this piece, I sized up to a medium off the waist measurements and the fit is just right plus I like this length. I’ve placed orders from online retailers before without measuring and it never goes well. Measure that waist! (And the length if you’re worried about keeping the booty covered like me.)

I knew that my new long sleeved tee from J Crew Factory was the piece I wanted to attempt to style with this skirt before it even arrived so I had to do a little celebration dance after it arrived and the two pieces matched up well. Sequins + plaid = holiday party y’all. Don’t fight it. Let it happen. Embrace it.

I’ve heard others complain about this tee being itchy and while I haven’t had that problem, I have suffered from the sequins getting caught on each other. This mostly happens between the sides and my inner arms. I wouldn’t recommend wearing this shirt to work or to decorate your tree, but for a holiday party or somewhere that isn’t going to have you doing a ton of moving around, I think it’s fine. I’d also think about sizing down; I usually wear a small in J Crew’s knit tees, but this one is slightly oversized. I’m hoping after the first wash to have it shrink down a bit.

I went pretty minimal with make up and accessories since both of these pieces make a statement on their own. I brought out my multi metal statement necklace from Charming Charlie and went with simple makeup with a red lip.

I really thought long and hard about wrapping up an empty box as a photo prop, but if we’re being honest the real holiday prompt I wanted for this shoot was the Electric Reindeer wine I picked up this week. I wasn’t so sure my neighbors would approve of me prancing around outside with said bottle, so no props haha.  

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