Jennifer Garner’s Cozy Outfit Is Made of Low-Key Styles — Build It Piece by Piece from $8

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If Jennifer Garner is game for comfy outfits, I am, too. 

On December 12, the Dallas Buyers Club actress was seen ringing in the holidays in an outfit I’m definitely bringing into 2025 (well, minus the Santa hat). On top, she zipped up a fleece-like vest over a long-sleeve shirt, which, together, looked toasty but not tight and restrictive like heat-trapping thermals. 

For bottoms, she settled on a pair of straight-leg jeans, a celebrity-favored style, and then laced up in a pair of black sneakers to finish things off. It also looked like she was carrying a few boxes of goodies from her brand Once Upon a Farm for the ultimate accessories. 

Her outfit wasn’t anything fancy, but that’s precisely why I was all for it: I’m definitely guilty of buying sparkly dresses and shiny skirts for glitzy holiday gatherings, but once January 1st rolls around, they’re put away until, truthfully, this time next year. But warm thermal layers, relaxed jeans, and casual sneakers? Those I can definitely wear every day. 

Jennifer Garner’s Outfit Blueprint 

• Shirts: Hanes Originals Long-Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt, $8 (orig. $16)
• Abardsion Slim-Fit T-Shirt, $10–$15 (orig. $15) 
• Automet Long-Sleeve Round-Neck Shirt, $10 (orig. $27) 
• Vests: Outdoor Ventures Polar Fleece Zip Vest, $30 
• Athlisan Zip-Up Puffer Vest, $30 with coupon (orig. $49)
• Columbia Benton Springs Vest, $25 (orig. $40) 
• Jeans: Gap Classic Straight-Fit Denim Jeans, $24 (orig. $30) 
• Kdf Cropped Straight-Leg Jean, $38
• Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans, $59–$74 (orig. $80)
• Sneakers: Hash Bubbie Slip-On Sneakers, $22–$24 (orig. $23–$30) 
• Vepose Fashion Sneakers, $36 with Prime (orig. $40) 

Hanes Originals Long-Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt

As soon as I saw that this Hanes T-shirt has over 25,000 five-star ratings, I was sold. Well, that and because of its cotton fabric and loose cut. It’s only $8 on sale, which, for me, is almost the same price as my daily Dunkin’ latte. 

Outdoor Ventures Polar Fleece Zip Vest 

The more layers you have, the warmer you’ll be. But vests? They’re so under-utilized, in my opinion. This one, for example, can slide under another jacket, no sweat, and it cozies up the chest area when the former isn’t doing a good enough job. 

This one from Outdoor Ventures is fleece (though a puffer option would also be warm), and “It has a little bit of a tailored look and feel,” according to one five-star reviewer. It comes in sizes XS to XXL and will arrive before the holidays, should you choose to give one as a gift. 

Kdf Cropped Straight-Leg Jean

Skinny jeans were the norm when I was growing up, but now, I don’t think I could ever go back. Straight-leg pairs are easier to get into (I don’t want to sweat every time I put on a pair of pants) and way more pleasant to wear for long periods of time. 

And while any inseam is going to vary depending on your height, I think you need to have a true cropped pair like these for this time of year — they don’t fall as awkwardly over boots. Garner’s even looked a little cropped, too. 

Hash Bubbie Slip-On Sneaker 

You probably already own a pair or two of sneakers, but do you have any black ones? If not, you should! With the right outfit, they pop more than white ones, and they also don’t need to be cleaned as often. And if you get slip-ons like these, the laces shouldn’t come untied, drag along the ground, or turn dirty. 

Keep scrolling to shop more long-sleeve shirts, vests, straight-leg jeans, and sneakers inspired by Jennifer Garner now. 

Abardsion Slim-Fit T-Shirt 

Automet Long-Sleeve Round-Neck Shirt

Athlisan Zip-Up Puffer Vest

Columbia Benton Springs Vest

Gap Classic Straight-Fit Denim Jeans

Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans

Vepose Fashion Sneakers