Molly’s Musts
12/18/2025

December Musts

December Musts

December is where my wardrobe begins to echo the way I design interiors—layered, intentional, and grounded. It’s the month of low winter light, spontaneous winery visits, and that particular kind of luxury that comes from being warm, comfortable, and beautifully put together. As the calendar fills and temperatures drop, I’m curating pieces that feel festive yet practical, elevated but deeply wearable.

Leather becomes the anchor this time of year. A perfectly cut leather jacket or a streamlined leather skirt adds structure and confidence. These are the pieces I reach for instinctively, pairing them with knits, simple tees, or tailored tops to create looks that feel polished without ever feeling try-hard.

Alongside leather, I’m leaning into subtle sparkle (hello NYE)—nothing too loud, nothing too precious. Just a hint of shimmer that catches the light as you move. A softly sequined top, a metallic knit, or a skirt with a gentle sheen feels especially right in December, particularly when balanced with cozy layers. It’s that effortless après-ski glamour: festive, relaxed, and completely unfussy.



Practical layering is what ties it all together. Especially when packing your suitcase for a snow-filled holiday! Chunky sweaters, high neck turtlenecks, and soft knits. Worn under jackets, paired with skirts, tights, or styled back to denim, these layers create a wardrobe that moves seamlessly from daytime errands to candlelit evenings—comfortable, confident, and designed to be lived in.

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December dressing, for me, is about contrast—leather softened by knits, sparkle used with intention, and layers that feel as considered as any well-designed home. It’s the balance between structure and ease, polish and comfort—the kind of dressing that works just as well for a fireside dinner as it does for a cold morning out.

These are the pieces I’m building around this month: wardrobe anchors that feel special now, but timeless enough to return to season after season—effortless, refined, and meant to be lived in.


 

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