Everyone looks forward to having a festive Thanksgiving Dinner every year. From the dining pieces you would want to decorate your dinner with to the scrumptious food you’re about to prepare, everything should be clearly polished to perfection! Whether you are invited to be a part of someone else’s Thanksgiving Dinner or you’ll be the one hosting it for your friends and relatives, one thing is for sure – you have to look good!
Dressing appropriately for festivities such as Thanksgiving should still be as fun and fashionable as it can be. Wearing something festive does not literally mean that you have to wrap yourself up in gold and glitter, yes? In this article, we have gathered this year’s trendiest fashion concepts; both from celebrities and from this year’s series of designer collections. Dress up in festive and chic outfits for Thanksgiving with these 8 outfit ideas!
Get color coordinated with bright hues.
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This ensemble from Tory Burch’s collection showcased in this year’s Milan Fashion Week, shows us what color coordination is all about. Gone are the days that we have to stick to a single color all over – from head to toe! In this particular ensemble, she played two bright colors, blue and orange, to perfect such lovely ensemble. Its leather-like material is sure to keep you warm for the cold season and since most Thanksgiving Dinners are held indoors, you can freely go for a halter top to keep you comfy and sexy all throughout the night. In addition, the pop of color gives life to your complexion as well.
Basic Sweater and Tulle Skirt
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Cute and casual – this ensemble we got is a perfect match if you are looking for something casual but not too mundane. We all know how sweatshirts and pullovers can look like a really tedious fashion piece but this time, you can go balance its plainness with a festive tulle skirt. It’s great to keep you warm, no doubt! You can go for monochromatic shades like this ensemble or go a bit adventurous with more fun and vivid hues. Don’t forget to wear your favorite pumps to make your legs look longer!
Layer your favorite slip dress over a comfy knitted shirt.
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Slip dresses are making a huge comeback this year and they aren’t just worn alone. If the 90s remind you of layering them over random shirts, then we are glad to know that it’s back and it’s quite high fashion this time! Velvet pieces are this year’s biggest trend so getting a velvet slip dress will give you countless ideas on how to wear them fashionably. Look youthful and chic with this black and white ensemble by wearing a black slip dress over a white long-sleeved shirt. You may also choose turtlenecks if you want to feel extra cozy in your ensemble.
Go all-in for denim.
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Olivia Palermo is rocking her all-denim suit in superior fashion. If you wish to go for a more mature but edgy styling, this is a perfect look to go for. Tone the denims with a vintage blouse which you can wear with the denim trousers without the coat. You can of course choose to go for skinny jeans but bootleg trousers are more comfy and stylish this year. Wear it with your favorite ankle boots and you are going to own that Thanksgiving Dinner in style.
Match your cozy knitted turtleneck top with cropped culottes.
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We all know how huge and trendy these culottes are getting this year. There’s definitely no failing if we take inspiration from the Victoria Beckham in terms of fashion style. We see this outfit deemed fitting for a casual Thanksgiving party with friends and colleagues for it features no frills and heavy accessorizing. It is warm and comfy as well with it knitted turtleneck top and flowy culottes. If you think cropped culottes are a bit chilling, you can take it from Victoria and wear knee-high leather boots underneath. It’s effortlessly stylish and you are sure to look like the fashionista friend among the bunch!
Flaunt that vintage 50s look.
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If the Thanksgiving Dinner calls for a vintage, semi-formal theme, here’s something to wear. You can never go wrong with vintage pieces as they are quite timeless. This black and white ensemble that Fan Bingbing wore during Paris Fashion Week gives us a major throwback in the 50s with its tailored midi dress, small Louis Vuitton bag, black leather gloves, shiny black pumps and retro hair. A bit of more effort in styling for that memorable Thanksgiving won’t hurt, don’t you think? If you have more time to spare, invest a bit to your hair and makeup to suit your overall ensemble.
Consider Emerald pieces.
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Emerald Green is such a festive color to suit Thanksgiving feasts. If you feel like monochromatic colors are too mundane for you while bright hues feel quite overboard, find an emerald green dress. The emerald green color shows up perfectly in this shiny velvet midi dress which looks quite fitting for an intimate Thanksgiving Dinner. You don’t have to invest for dramatic accessories and heavy jewelry to make the dress festive for its velvet material and color are captivating enough. If you wish to add more accessories or jewelry, it’s either you go for a matching minimalist pendant necklace or a satin ribbon belt to give the outfit more depth.
Find glamour in glittery floral patterns.
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What defines “festive” any better than glamorous glitter! Alexa Chung absolutely nails this glittery floral mini dress with a high neck lace collar. It’s a perfect Thanksgiving Dinner dress if you want to look chic and festive for the event. As Thanksgiving parties are usually held at night, glitter shines gorgeously against indoor light; making the dress more alluring and dimensional visually. In this particular look, Alexa paired it up with black leather ankle boots to tone the shine down and she wore no additional accessories to prevent drawing excessive attention to the outfit.
Have you already found your perfect Thanksgiving Party ensemble? We really hope that this article gave you stylish fashion ideas for you to rock that dinner in style. Now that your fashionable outfit is ready, you do not want to go to that Thanksgiving dinner empty-handed, right? Here’s an article we wrote to give you Gift Ideas for Thanksgiving Day.