Finding feast-ready fits

Hey, Style Slayers — Happy Moda Monday!

Welcome Inside the Closet! In this edition, we’re sharing 1 quest, 2 tips, and 3 looks to help you embrace your unique style superpowers — Let’s step in! 👇

1 Quest for you to try

The season of gathering, laughing, and filling your plate (maybe twice) is here — and your outfits deserve to celebrate the events right along with you! This week’s style quest is all about feast-ready fits: looks that move, stretch, and perhaps shimmer, but keep you comfortable through every cheers, awkward family moment, last-minute side quest, and slice of pie!

How to participate

  1. Choose: Pick one comfort-first piece you love wearing (think pants with stretch in them, cozy sweater, knit dress, soft trousers, etc.).
  2. Create: Build a leveled-up look for the Holidays using that item, and one of the following: a glam accessory, a layer you can shed, a festive texture, or a smarter color choice, then combine so it’s gathering-ready!
  3. Capture: Share your outfit with #VostraModaQuest, or reply to this email with your entry.

The most inspiring outfit will be featured next week! Please let me know if you would like to remain anonymous.

2 Tips to help you slay

For this week’s quest, I’ve chosen a sleeveless burgundy knit maxi dress paired with a cream cardigan and heeled boots. I love this color combo for Fall, and the cozy factor of this fit with the soft materials. Plus, if I get too warm, I can remove the cardigan, or if it’s chilly, I can add a pair of fleece-lined tights beneath to stay warm!

Your look could be as simple as a pair of velvet leggings and a high-low sweater in a rich color, or instead, wear something comfy but focus on bold, fun accents, like a statement necklace, printed scarf, or stacked rings for a fashionable but multi-course-friendly outfit!

Our style suggestions

  1. Feast-friendly fabrics: Holiday tables often come with second helpings and long conversations while seated — your clothes should allow for either or both! Look for stretch knits that move with you, jersey dresses and sweater tops, High-rise elastic waists, or soft ponte fabric for polished comfort. All of these materials will keep you comfortable during a long sit-down meal while still allowing you to look great in those annual photos!
  2. Layers = your personal thermostat: Holiday gatherings can mean warm kitchens, crowded rooms, and those occasional “is the thermostat broken, or is it just me?” moments. If you don’t feel like sticking your face out the window for some air (unless you need the excuse to take a break from the fam…) try a base layer that feels good on its own, such as a tank, tee, or sleek knit paired with a removable wrap, cardigan, kimono, blazer, or chore coat with an interesting texture or pattern for visual interest. Layering lets you cool down without sacrificing the outfit…or wondering if this is the time that your head may actually explode from overheating…
Bri shows off her feast friendly fit - a burgundy knit maxi dress with plenty of stretch and a high neckline paired with a cream oversized longline cardigan and bold metallic statement necklace and earrings. Comfy, cozy, chic, and ready for family and friend gatherings this fall season!

3 Looks for you to shop

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The Mr.

Our Mr feast-ready flatlay focuses on that cozy sweater feeling with a short-sleeve textured shirt layered beneath a navy blue waffle knit. Brown tweed trousers are accented by a brown belt, brown and blue boots, a brown and blue ring, a blue and gold watch, and a blue scarf, which can be layered under the sweater and worn as an ascot for some additional mixing of textures. Finish the look with a tan courdory blazer, a great layering option for colder weather that complements the outfit, but isn't required for a fashionable fit!

The Mx.

Our Mx feast-ready flatlay features a pair of fitted but stretch-friendly black trousers and a black button-down shirt accented by a brown high-neck cape and cream and brown vest. A pair of cream and brown loafers makes for a comfy but stylish pairing with or without the cape option. A touch of gold with an oak leaf gold collar pin, as well as a brown and black watch and ring, all pair perfectly with this neutral palette outfit for a sleek and chic look, but still sitting or standing friendly!

The Ms.

Our Ms feast-ready flatlay is created with chic comfort in mind! A long and flowy burgundy maxi dress paired with cream ankle boots and a matching cream cropped cardigan with gold details. If it's especially chilly, add a pair of fleece-lined leggings or tights beneath the dress! Tying the gold and burgundy into the rest of the outfit with gold and burgundy earrings, a multi-colored plaid scarf, and a simple gold necklace, ring, and watch makes for an elegant but cozy outfit with plenty of room for dessert!

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Until next week!

👉 Share your quest success with #VostraModaQuest or reply to this email for a chance to be featured in next week’s email. Please let me know if you would like to remain anonymous.

“Gratitude is the closest thing to beauty manifested in an emotion.” – Mindy Kaling

Stylishly yours,

— Bri

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