Cozy + Festive Holiday Plaid

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It makes my heart so happy that we’ve finally hit full-on Christmas season! I love all the festivities that come with Christmas, and while it may look very different this year, I’m still rocking all the holiday looks. The holiday outfits I’m serving up this year are a little more casual, including this cozy and festive holiday plaid look.

holiday plaid flannel shirt // leopard print black jeans–on sale for $20! // pom hat // fair isle scarf // nutcracker earrings // quilted bag // Bearpaw short fur boots c/o–save 20% off on their website w/ Bearpaw promo code TIFFANY20 (US only) // Kendra Scott holiday bracelet c/o

This outfit is like my casual holiday essentials look. Over the years, I’ve accumulated many holiday plaid pieces, so I’m always on the lookout for something slightly different. This holiday plaid flannel shirt is a fresh take with a ribbon of teal running through it. It’s the classic fit, so I sized up one size for a looser fit.

Black jeans are the perfect casual compliment to holiday plaid tops! The leopard print black jeans I’m wearing are such a fresh take on the black jean trend. Honestly, I can’t believe they’re still in stock as they’re on clearance for $20! The length is great to wear with booties–note the sliver of skin showing between my short fur boots and the hemline of my jeans. I prefer to wear fur boots without socks, so I always size down 1/2 size in Bearpaw boots! You can use my Bearpaw promo code TIFFANY20 for 20% off your entire order on their website (US only).

Every holiday outfit needs festive touches. Here, I’m wearing my bright Nutcracker earrings. Side note: they’re perfect for any ballerinas in your life who dance the Nutcracker. And I added my festive scarf and pom hate.  Can we just take a moment to acknowledge how awkward toboggans (aka beanies) are to style? I don’t know if my forehead to face ratios are off or what, but I often have issues finding one that I like. This pom hat has my stamp of approval!

And this holiday season, it’s more important now than ever to be considerate of others and wear your mask when you go out. My cute Christmas plaid face mask is Simply Southern brand from Ann’s Hallmark here in Lexington.

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Hi there! I’m Tif Fannin, the blogger behind Bright on a Budget, based in Lexington, Kentucky. Bright on a Budget is a Southern fashion and lifestyle blog where I share everyday looks, beauty, and travel, along with a behind-the-scenes look at my life as a working mom of two. I have a penchant for bright colors + good deals. Follow along for posts that are relatable to the everyday woman.

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