You may be surprised to learn that I don’t go out all that often…over the years, I’ve become quite the homebody. And when your home is way out in Western Loudoun, well, you go out even less.

That’s why I LOVE this time of year - there’s always an excuse to dress up! Holiday parties, work happy hours, Christmas dinner, family gatherings…I’ll use any event as a reason to dress up these days!

As you know - Rent the Runway is often my go-to for finding the prettiest festive pieces without clogging my closet. When I spotted these red culottes from minimalist brand, Tibi, I couldn’t wait for them to arrive! Of course, I loved them even more than I thought. They're so flattering.

I knew I wanted to get AS MUCH wear as I could out of these bad boys before I had to return them. So I wore them to work Friday. Then to church on Saturday. Then out to brunch on Sunday. Then out for a coffee date Monday before mailing them out that evening. No shame in the game.

Paired with this dreamy top by Erin Fetherston (who I fell madly in love with after seeing her show at NYFW and meeting her in person at an event), it's a festive way to dress for the holidays without being predictable (ahem, ugly Christmas sweater, I'm looking at you!)