The best Thanksgiving outfit is warm, comfortable through a long meal and just a little bit dressed up. For most plans that means a sweater dress or a long-sleeve midi dress with boots, or soft wide-leg pants with a cozy knit. Pick a forgiving waistband, add a layer you can take off in a warm kitchen, and match the dress level to your host. Below are eight easy outfit ideas for family dinners, Friendsgiving and game day.
What to wear to Thanksgiving: four simple rules
- Comfort first. You will sit for a long time and eat a lot. Stretchy knits, wrap styles and pull-on waistbands are your friends.
- Dress to the host. A relaxed family dinner calls for a sweater and jeans. A formal table calls for a dress or velvet.
- Layer. Kitchens get warm and front porches get cold. A cardigan or jacket you can take off solves both.
- Use fall colors. Rust, camel, wine red, olive and cream look warm in photos and match the season.
8 Thanksgiving outfits for women
1. A sweater dress with boots
The easiest Thanksgiving outfit is one piece plus boots. The Turtleneck Ribbed Knit Midi Sweater Dress is a stretchy rib knit with a high neck, in five colors including camel, green and wine red, sizes S to XL. Add knee-high or ankle boots and small gold earrings. More styles are in our sweater dresses.
2. A soft, fuzzy knit dress
If you want something that feels as cozy as it looks, try a fuzzy knit. The V-Neck Fuzzy Knit Sweater Dress has a V-neck and full sleeves with fitted cuffs, in six soft colors, sizes S to XXL. Pair it with tights and boots for a cold day.
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3. A long-sleeve midi dress with pockets
A relaxed midi dress works for a family dinner and is easy to move in while you help in the kitchen. The Lace Trim Long Sleeve Midi Dress has a loose fit, lace trim and pockets, in five colors, sizes S to 3XL. Wear it with ankle boots and a cardigan.
4. Velvet for a dressier dinner
If your Thanksgiving table is more formal, velvet is the answer. The Velvet Wrap Long Sleeve Midi Dress has a wrap front, a twist detail and a slit, in dark green, wine red and royal blue, sizes XS to XL. It also works for holiday parties in December; see our velvet dress styling guide.
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5. Wide-leg pants and a chunky cardigan
If you prefer pants, choose a soft pair with a pull-on waistband and add a big knit on top. The Wide-Leg Pants have pockets, a relaxed fit and a pull-on waist, in nine colors from black to dark coffee, sizes S to 2XL. Layer the Chunky Cable Knit Button-Down Cardigan, which comes in nine colors including rust and cream, sizes S to 5XL, over a simple tee.
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6. Plaid for a cozy, classic look
Plaid feels made for late November. The Plaid Button-Down Maxi Shirt Dress has a collar, buttons and pockets, in seven colors, sizes S to XXL. Add boots and a crossbody bag. For a jeans outfit, the Plaid Button Up Collared Neck Long Sleeve Jacket in camel goes over a white tee.
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7. A Thanksgiving sweatshirt for Friendsgiving or game day
For a casual Friendsgiving or an afternoon of football on the couch, a festive sweatshirt says it all. The Thankful Sequin Mock Neck Sweatshirt has "thankful" in sparkly script across the front and turkeys on the sleeves, in khaki, sizes S to 2XL. Wear it with jeans or leggings. For more ideas, see our graphic tee outfit guide.
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8. A plus size sweater dress with a belt
A sweater dress with a belt gives shape without feeling tight. The Plus Size Cable Knit Long Sleeve Sweater Dress has a cable knit and a side slit, in black or white, sizes L to 3XL. Add a wide belt and boots. More styles are in our plus size collection.
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Match the outfit to your plans
- Family dinner: a sweater dress or long-sleeve midi with boots.
- Formal dinner: velvet or a fitted knit dress with heeled boots.
- Friendsgiving: wide-leg pants or jeans with a cozy knit or a festive sweatshirt.
- Travel day: soft pants, a cardigan you can use as a blanket and comfortable shoes.
Order in time for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is on November 26. Delivery usually takes 9 to 17 business days, so order by November 3 to be safe. Free standard shipping on eligible orders over US$60. Returns are accepted within 7 days in the US and 14 days in other countries on eligible items, as described in our Refund policy.
Start with one warm piece you will wear all season, then add boots and a layer. Browse all dresses, cardigans and outerwear to put your Thanksgiving outfit together.