Holiday Style with Lydia & Lavender Boutique

by Kerri Cooke

Holiday style is highly dependent on your personality and what event you’ll be attending. You wouldn’t wear a slinky, gold dress to an ugly sweater party. A white elephant gift exchange also calls for something casual. 

The Cottage Co-op Shop staff with the boutique Lydia & Lavendar say, “This year we are seeing customers gravitate toward warm, meaningful and comfortable pieces like classic Christmas sweaters, soft knits and elevated denim. People want outfits that feel festive yet wearable for everything from quaint family gatherings to casual evenings out with friends.” 

If you’re looking for that perfect outfit for a Christmas Eve or Christmas church service or a holiday gala, sparkles and luxe materials are a must.  Cottage Co-op Shop staff say, “Rich textures like velvet, satin and soft metallics are leading the way. A simple elegant dress paired with a statement jacket or wrap gives a polished look without sacrificing comfort.” 

Dressing in red, green and gold knits always makes it feel more like Christmas, but who knows what the weather has in store for us this holiday season. If you find the perfect gown, vest or blouse, don’t be discouraged if it’s sleeveless. More often than not, Christmas in SWLA is rather temperate. And on the odd chance it’s freezing cold for festivities, don a dressy cardigan, a shawl or a cute bolero. 

Cottage Co-op Shop staff adds, “Holiday style reflects the spirit of the season: gathering, celebrating and creating memories. For us, Christmas is especially meaningful as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. We love helping customers find pieces that feel joyful, for formal parties, backyard bonfires and cozy moments around the tree. So, whether you are looking for festive sweaters, soft layering pieces and denim, sequined statement pieces and velvet dresses, Christmas loungewear and pajamas or giftable accessories like scarves, jewelry and handbags, we hope you will shop Lydia & Lavender in historic downtown Sulphur.”