Going home for the holidays always brings perpetual drama around what to wear in my family and heaps of closet swaps between my mom, sister, and me. Now that my sister and I have grown out of the "hey, that's mine" phase, we actually graciously share shopping links and pieces during family gatherings. And now, my 56-year-old mom has entered the conversation with her own newfound sense of style in her empty-nester era.
All of this is not to say we have similar styles. My sister lives in Austin, Texas, and dresses in a more simplistic, casual style, and my mom lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and opts for more maximal but elevated pieces. But when it comes to holiday dressing, we all agreed on these shared pieces, from ornamented sweaters to luxe leather pants to effortless dresses.
Shop our shared cart below for ageless outfit inspiration that will have people stealing from your closet.
H&M
Sequined Shirt
Black and sequins make for a holiday special.
& Other Stories
Patterned Wool Midi Dress
Easy and elevated, this column dress is holiday ready.
Steve Madden
Faux Nelly Dress
Wear this dress as an oversize leather shirt to keep it versatile.
Bella Dahl
Mock Neck Sweater
This plush zebra sweater is the perfect piece for any age.
COS
High-Neck Ribbed-Knit Top
A shimmery knit is festive but still elegant.
By Anthropologie
Sweater Skirt Set
One of my mom's favorite picks, this sweater set also offers separates.
H&M
Gathered Puff-Sleeved Top
A puff-sleeved black top that works for all ages.
Maeve
The Colette Faux Leather Pants
This opulent red faux leather is as youthful as it is sophisticated.
J.Crew
Feather-Trim Cotton Poplin Button-Up Shirt With Collar
A crisp white button-down with party sleeves.
H&M
Shimmery Dress
Here's a versatile occasion dress—just add tights, boots, and an evening bag.
Splendid
Britain Fringe Sleeve Sweater
Soft cream and spirited fringe for daytime.
Mango
Crystal Detail Sweatshirt
A top pick of mine, this sweater is cozy and has playful crystal accents.
J.Crew
Ingrid Pant With Feather Trim in Satin-Back Crepe
My mom is obsessed with these fun feather-trimmed pants, and I'm not far behind.
Autumn Adeigbo
Farrah Alpaca Cardigan
A textured, star-adorned cardigan is the holiday piece I didn't know I needed.
English Factory
Short Sleeve Pullover Sweater
Bright ombré characterizes this all-around short-sleeve sweater.
H&M
Oversized Blouse
A sheen blouse for any age or occasion.
Free People
Star-Crossed Lovers Vegan Straight-Leg Pants
The options are endless for styling these faux-leather chestnut trousers.
Good American
Lame Plisse Shirt
Lamé pajama sets are my new holiday love language.
Good American
Shine Plisse Pants
Separate the set and wear the pants with a T-shirt or sweater.
& Other Stories
Sparkley Sequin Motif Sweater
Petitioning for my sister to buy this one for us immediately.
Topshop
Boxy Ribbed Funnel Neck Long Sleeve Dress
A black sweaterdress is a winter essential.
Loeffler Randall
Milo Black Scalloped Ruffle Skirt
Infatuated with this ruffle-skirt moment for any age.
Victor Glemaud
Relaxed Trousers
Jersey trousers for peak comfort.
Madewell
Stimpson Sweater Vest
Add the jersey trousers above for a chic ensemble.
Reformation
Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater
Vibrant fuchsia cashmere is the ultimate luxury purchase.
Eloquii
Twisted Bodice Fitted Dress
From the sweetheart neckline to the twisted bodice, this is the ideal winter black dress.
Reformation
Willa Silk Pant
These pseudo-pajama pants are optimum opulence.
Mango
Crystal Strass Jeans
Crystal embellishment upgrades classic black denim.
Copelyn is a freelance fashion and accessory editor who formerly worked for Who What Wear as an associate shopping editor. Before her time at Who What Wear, Copelyn was at Bustle Digital Group, working on the accessory market for cover shoots and fashion features across Nylon, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Romper, and Elite Daily. Copelyn also previously worked at InStyle and Cosmopolitan in the fashion departments. Copelyn has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In her spare time, she freelances in graphic and web design in the fashion space and loves to upcycle clothing, home décor, and sneakers.