When I’m not representing the high-fashion elf union and wrapping presents on the floor or panic-buying “one last thing,” here’s I’m doing this week: watching the last few episodes of Severance, reading, wearing that say I’ve rested even if I haven’t and relearning how to put together an outfit that isn’t “festive-adjacent.” It’s that pre-everything time—where the calendar is blurry, the vibes are soft, the look less try-hard. Fitting the bill: , below, (on sale for $124!), the faux shearling (and the less expensive ), lots of red pops ( coat, above, , below), , , a to instantly elevate an outfit, , and a monogramed cardigan.