6 Thanksgiving Outfits That Deserve a Seat at the Table
Whether you're hosting, staying home, or attending a Friendsgiving—these looks are the main course.
Thanksgiving outfits occupy an interesting corner of holiday dressing. There's the delicate balance of looking like you've made an effort without appearing as though you've mistaken your aunt's kitschy dining room for a front row at fashion week. Add in the prospect of a second helping of baked mac & cheese, family photo shoots, and a potentially questionable seating arrangement, and suddenly, getting dressed requires a little more strategy than usual. Fortunately, the best Thanksgiving outfit ideas prove that comfort and sophistication can coexist.
Whether your Thanksgiving plans involve a casual afternoon rolling around on the carpet with your child, niece, or a black-tie event that calls for something a touch more glamorous, there's no shortage of stylish ways to approach the occasion. Then, of course, there's the potential cancellation of all plans; when staying cozy in bed and watching The Holiday are the only to-dos on the agenda. For that, Dôen's hauntingly chic nightgown and a pair of Comme Si socks will suffice. For a girls' night celebrating Friendsgiving, look to Kallmeyer's artfully draped blouse and Toteme's parachute skirt—it would look so good alongside a plethora of cocktails and selfies. Hosting at home? A fringe-trimmed cardigan and velvet pants scream, "Let's dig in!" without being too on-the-nose.
The goal isn't to outdress the table setting (although there's certainly no harm in trying), but to find an outfit that feels like you, for any festive occasion. Ahead: 6 Thanksgiving outfit formulas for every kind of celebration.
The Casual, Kid-Friendly Family Thanksgiving
When Thanksgiving involves little ones, a crowded living room, and the occasional food-related mishap, comfort is a nonnegotiable. A coordinating knitted set, layered with a crisp white tee and finished with UGG slippers is the fashion person's answer to wearing pajamas in public.
The Dressy Family Thanksgiving Dinner
For the family that treats Thanksgiving dinner as an excuse to bring out the good china and dress accordingly, a little polish goes a long way. A fluid satin blouse, tailored trousers, statement earrings, and unexpected zebra-print flats strike the perfect balance.
The Friendsgiving Fashion Girl
Friendsgiving is essentially a dinner party with your most stylish, close friends, which means the outfit deserves just as much attention as the dessert setting. A romantic Kallmeyer blouse, cocoon-shaped Toteme skirt, feathered brooch, and kitten heels deliver the sort of effortlessly chic combo that will have everyone asking where you got it before the first pour of wine.
The Hosting-At-Home Look
Hosting Thanksgiving is basically an Olympic sport, so your outfit needs to be comfortable without looking frazzled, all while remaining put-together. A textured bouclé cardigan, tailored velvet trousers, and comfortable flats add just the right amount of charm and coziness for bending, mixing, and arranging.
The Staying-Put-In-The-City Solo
No travel plans, no dinner reservations, and no obligation to change out of something cozy? Sounds like a holiday well spent. An airy lace-trimmed nightdress, plush slippers and warm socks make staying in feel a little more luxe, even if you're just having a movie marathon.
The Black-Tie Gala Thanksgiving Look
Some Thanksgiving celebrations call for more than a nice sweater, and frankly, who doesn't love an excuse to dress up? An asymmetric black cape dress, drop earrings, and a sleek evening clutch does all the talking.
