21 Comfortable Holiday Outfits That Are Still Chic

I don’t know about you, but when I talk about going home for the holidays, I mean going—and staying—home. As in, not venturing outdoors unless absolutely necessary.

Now, that may have something to do with the fact that my family lives in Canada, and it’s often so frigid up there that you’d be nuts to go out wearing less than seven layers of clothing (not an easy packing task, lemme tell you), but even without the climate concerns, this time of year is your prime opportunity to curl up inside in the company of ample hot beverages, piles of cozy knitwear, and plenty of reading material. Which also means I prefer to avoid tight waist bands and any other restrictive clothing.

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Sound appealing? Thought so. It’s easier to look like you’re ready to pose for an OOTD while also feeling like you’re in pajamas than you think. In the slideshow, see 21 seasonally-appropriate comfortable outfits you can get away with wearing indoors or out (though, needless to say, we highly recommend the former).