Thanksgiving Day Outfit Inspiration

Can you believe Thanksgiving is just over a week away?!? The holiday season is truly upon us. And you can expect to see lots of holiday outfit inspiration here and on my YouTube channel over the next few weeks. So today we’re turning our focus to one of my favorite holidays and talking about what to wear while we eat turkey. Ha! Here’s a little Thanksgiving day outfit inspiration.

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I’ve rounded up some of the outfits I shared last year about this time as well as some that I’ve posted fairly recently for today’s inspiration post. So I’m generally linking you back to those posts if you would like shopping information. Because these outfits are from both this fall and last year, some items will no longer be available. But I’ll try to provide a link to any game-changers in the outfits. You’ll see what I mean. Let’s go!

Dressier Outfits

In the event that you’re going out to eat at a nice restaurant for turkey day, you’re visiting in someone’s home where the dress code is a little more elevated or you’re hosting your own dinner and want to look exceptionally nice, I’ve got a few dressier outfits for you.

You absolutely could wear a simple but elegant sheath dress for Thanksgiving. The dress I wore to a fall wedding would be perfect because it has nice stretch throughout. Ahem! It is Thanksgiving, after all! My blue dress is sold out, but they have the same dress available in an absolutely stunning raisin shade.

Or how about this stunning fall color outfit with dressy slacks, a pretty print shell and a warm, rich colored coatigan? The demi boot pants are still available in most sizes and the sweater-sleeve jacket is available in the red in just one size. But it’s available in most sizes in a warm, beautiful camel that looks so luxurious.

Next up, one of my favorite outfits that I’ve posted here at Dressed for My Day ever.

These pieces are all very simple really. Black pants, black cashmere turtleneck sweater and classic camel coat. But you could duplicate the look with other colors in the coat and the column. By the way, Talbots has another JOY pin in their holiday accessory collection this year. It’s on back order right now, but snag it because it won’t last long. By the time I showed this one last year they were long gone.

Finally, nothing looks more Thanksgiving-ish to me than a pair of great wool slacks and a pretty cashmere sweater. So autumnal. These pants are long gone, of course, but these are very similar.

Elevated Casual Outfits

Because I’m betting this is where many of us fall in what we wear on Thanksgiving, let’s talk about elevated outfits that are still a little more casual. These are simple outfits with a polished appeal. You’ll be comfortable and chic in any of these.

If you’re ready to pull out your holiday capsule wardrobe and start enjoying those pieces, why not? Plus, you really can wear these plaids all winter long.

And you can easily top a pair of classic cords with a solid sweater for an elevated casual look. Just wear the colors that make you happy!

But if you want a little more stretch in your waistband while you’re enjoying all the Thanksgiving delicacies, don’t hesitate to reach for your ponte knit pants instead. Top them with a pretty sweater in the color of your choice. Finish off the look with classic loafers.

Here’s another look at the same style formula.

But while all the outfits above are very classic, you could also add a little more fun and color to your outfit for Thanksgiving.

I’d probably only wear the ivory boots above if I were going somewhere for Thanksgiving. If I were staying at home, I’d opt for the gold soft loafers below.

This next look is one I actually recommended for Thanksgiving last year. I love that it’s a little edgy and fun. I think the key to this look is my Thursday Boots Captain boots.

Nordstrom no longer has the joggers I showed above, but they do have a similar pant in a cargo silhouette. And I have those, too. They fit and feel very similar to the joggers, just without the band at the bottom. Of course, I guess another key to this outfit is the v-neck sweater (on sale!) and the puffer vest. I think the black on black is so chic.

Jeans Outfits for Thanksgiving Day

Actually, perhaps even more of us opt for jeans on Thanksgiving day. If you do, I’ve got you covered with some great ideas below.

I do think opting for black jeans will look a little dressier. So if you want to wear jeans but still look a little more pulled together and chic, try black or dark wash denim.

And if you happen to be rooting on the #1 college football team in the nation (Go Dawgs!!!) that weekend, you might want to combine those black jeans with a red sweater (also available in a v-neck sweater).

Ooh! Here’s another one of my all-time favorite outfits.

I LOVE a great wrap. I don’t keep all the clothes I share year after year here, simply because of the nature of this job. But I definitely kept that ruana from last year, and I’ve already pulled it out to wear a time or two. This is a GREAT way to pull together an outfit for Thanksgiving that will set you apart just a bit. And check out this beautiful ruana Talbots has introduced for the holidays. That thing is going to go fast.

Here’s yet another all-time favorite outfit. Can you tell I love wearing these black jeans? Unfortunately they’re no longer available.

You could easily top your favorite jeans with a classic cableknit sweater and finish the look with a fashionable coat and simple heels or flats.

Here’s one more look with those black jeans. But it’s much more casual while still looking pulled together.

You’ll be so comfortable in a graphic tee with a flannel shirt and quilted jacket. But you’ll still look a notch above and like you put in the effort.

Moving on to dark wash blue denim, you could create a column of intensity with a luscious dark colored sweater like I did below.

I’m wearing ankle jeans above, but you can create the same look with full length jeans. Of course, I do think that bit of ankle and those shorter boots gives this look a bit of uncommon edge.

Dark wash jeans paired with a pretty sweater and metallic flats is another option.

Above I’ve shown two more great looks with my favorite dark wash straight leg jeans. Add Chelsea boots (more economical option and even more economical option) for an elevated casual look.

But if you really want to look oh so casual and still feel dressed for the day, go with a lighter wash denim.

This favorite fall outfit from my closet is probably something like I will wear when James and I go out to a fairly casual restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner.

Of course, you could also top those lighter to mid wash jeans with this great vest and a pretty shirt. Finish the look off with great boots.

Or opt for a pretty, feminine blouse with those casual jeans. Finish this look with some comfy flats and a belt.

Very Casual

Now if you’re the one to stay in your pjs all day on holidays, more power to you! If that’s how you roll, put another log on the fire and snuggle in.

But if I’m going to stay in my pjs or lounge clothes all day, I at least want them to be coordinated and fresh. Remember, we only feel as good as we look! So I’d definitely make sure I’m wearing my separates from L.L.Bean. See the original post for all the deets!

Or you may want to be very casual at home but still get out for that after dinner walk. Amen? Put on these leggings and a cute top (similar in black and similar in navy) and you’ll be more likely to lace up your sneakers later on for that jaunt around the neighborhood.

If you’re traveling to be with family this Thanksgiving, you might want to revisit my Travel Capsule Wardrobe video. I just reviewed it, and it’s has LOTS of great outfit options for Thanksgiving Day and your travel days. I especially love these Travel Pants, which have been restocked since I published the video. LOVE, LOVE,LOVE.

Well I hope that little parade of outfits gave you a little inspiration for what to wear on Thanksgiving Day. In the end it’s not so much about what we wear that day, but how we position our hearts, isn’t it? So don’t forget to wear a little gratitude, too. This cute sweatshirt from Nordstrom is on it’s way to my house right now. It comes in plus sizes, too. I ordered the blue mineral color.

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Blessed for My Day

If you’re approaching the holidays with a heavy heart or anxieties over a loss or a struggle, you have my compassion. The holiday season can be very difficult in the shadow of grief or trouble. But I encourage you to offer a sacrifice of praise to God all the same.

When we choose to give thanks to God despite the storm or the pain, we are confessing that we trust that He is indeed working all things together for our good. We profess that, while we cannot yet see the finished work, we know that God is not only working things for good, but He is also creating in us something beautiful and Christlike. Let’s choose to give Him thanks whether we are experiencing sunshine or shadow. He is there with us in both seasons.

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18