The Ralph Lauren Christmas Trend Is Dominating 2025: Here's How To Get The Look For Less

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There's no escaping the Ralph Lauren Christmas trend this holiday season — and why would you want to? The viral decor style is charming as ever with its red-and-green tartan patterns, cozy layered textures, and inviting 'more is more' mentality. A harmonious blend of equestrian-inspired country-chic meets elegant luxury, the maximalist trend is all about creating a warm, inviting atmosphere reminiscent of classic holiday gatherings from the '90s. And while it can certainly be recreated in a high-end way, you can also easily achieve the Ralph Lauren Christmas look on a budget. At the end of the day, it's not about how expensive your plaid table runner is — it's about how the decor as a whole makes you feel, according to former Ralph Lauren styling director Preston Lane. "It's a feeling more than a look: cozy, elegant, and deeply nostalgic," he said in an interview with Architectural Digest. "It's roaring fireplaces, tartan blankets, classic Christmas jazz music. It feels lived-in and timeless." Luckily, you don't have to spend a fortune to achieve that lived-in and timeless feel.

When it comes to shopping for Ralph Lauren Christmas decor — which leans on deep red, green, navy, and brown, with gold and silver accents — there are, of course, plenty of Ralph Lauren-inspired things you can thrift — from vintage nutcracker and reindeer figurines to old-school ornaments. But there are also lots of budget-friendly stores that carry Ralph Lauren-inspired holiday decor — TikTok creator @doitonadimeofficial, for example, has been turning her entire home into a Ralph Lauren Christmas using only Dollar Tree finds. You just have to know where to look.

The first thing on your Ralph Lauren Christmas shopping list should definitely be something with a tartan pattern. Whether it's tartan throw blankets or pillow covers, a tartan table runner, or tartan charger plates — all of which you can often find at budget-friendly retailers like HomeGoods or Target — it's the most important pattern in this aesthetic and one you certainly don't want to skip. If you can't find any of those items for the right price, you can even opt for a roll of red-and-green tartan ribbon — like this $15 PH PandaHall 69 Yards Christmas Plaid Ribbon from Amazon — to weave into your tree or use as table decor, such as a charming ribbon napkin ring.

While tartan is the most dominant pattern in the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic, velvet is one of the most popular fabrics — so don't forget to tie it into your decor. This can be as simple as getting velvet bows for your Christmas tree or the lush garland draped on your fireplace (another Ralph Lauren Christmas must is a fuller-looking garland for your mantel). And speaking of the mantel, velvet stockings are an easy way to elevate the look without spending a lot — these Jierger Extra Thick Red And Green Velvet Christmas Stockings from Walmart are only $10 a piece. 

Cozy lighting is also key for the Ralph Lauren Christmas look — a detail that can be surprisingly affordable. Think festive lighting ideas to set the mood for the holidays, such as an abundance of warm white string lights and clusters of candles in hurricane holders and brass taper holders — like this $20 set of Joyyy Vintage Metal Candelabra Candlestick Holders. Battery-operated flicker candles are a great addition, too. 

And once you've got lighting figured out, incorporating deep-colored flowers into your decor is an easy way to round out the Ralph Lauren Christmas color palette. A simple bundle of red roses would add richness to your tablescape, for example. And to top it all off, take advantage of seasonal foliage that you can likely find in your backyard — or at least at a nearby park or field — such as dried branches and pinecones. The best part is that using outdoor clippings as decor is completely free, and it brings that lived-in, country-chic warmth that makes up the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic.