The 'Nearly Naked' Christmas Tree is This Year's Celeb-Approved Trend We're Totally Into — Here's How to Steal the Style

Victoria Beckham, Michelle Pfeiffer... when it comes to trimming the tree this year, celebrities and designers are embracing the 'less is more' approach

Image of five different sized Christmas trees all minimally decorated with just lights and bare branches.
(Image credit: Crate and Barrel, Faux Potted Tree)

So, you've been holding in a secret, right? A really big one. You're not actually a fan of ornaments come Christmastime. It's not a problem. There's a new trend we're noticing when it comes to decorating your tree this year, and it's actually quite chic. We're calling it the 'nearly naked' look, and it's all about focussing on lights, neutral colors, a few feature decorations that enhance the natural beauty of the Frazier fur.

Don't get me wrong, I typically love to decorate with red, green, and lots of colors at Christmas, but sometimes less is more; a subtle moment can sometimes light up a room in an otherwise completely unattainable way. And it seems celebrities and interior designers agree, with many adopting the Christmas decorating trend this year.

Renowned interior designer Rose Uniacke just installed a beautifully bare tree in Victoria Beckham's flagship store in London, that still oozes festive style though it's flaunting just lights and rugged foliage. (Michelle Pfeiffer's Christmas tree also rocks the trend.) Much like the barely-there tree trend, a 'nearly naked' tree adds warmth and verdant life to a room without overpowering it. It's the antithesis of what we might expect at this time of the year — a small sprinkle of lights, a sneaky ornament, a pared-back tree skirt, and that's all.

So why not flick the fuss this year, and really invest in the small details that count when it comes to your Christmas tree. Below, we've shared some of the most stylish ways to shop the look (many of which are part of the Black Friday home deals, right now).

Shop the 'Nearly Naked' Christmas Tree Look

Olivia Wolfe
News Writer

Olivia Wolfe is a News Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated from University of the Arts London, London College of Communication with a Masters Degree in Arts and Lifestyle Journalism. In her previous experience, she has worked with multiple multimedia publications in both London and the United States covering a range of culture-related topics, with an expertise in art and design. At the weekends she can be found working on her oil paintings, reading, or antique shopping at one of London's many vintage markets.