How to Build a Holiday Capsule Wardrobe That’s Festive *and* Low Effort

• Where to Wear It: professional settings, religious services
• Pair With: slim skirt, pantsuit

Bows are big this season, from the bow-front cardigans to this look, which is as ladylike as it is flattering. Popularized in the 1930s (when women entering office jobs wore the style) and rumored to be named “pussy bows” after the ribbons tied as decorations on cats, this button-front top is usually silk or cotton and can be layered under a vest, jacket or worn solo. I like the feeling of unimpeachable taste and appropriateness I have when I wear one of these blouses, so I pop this on when I’m encountering extended family and snobs, and always feel confident.