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The 4 Outfits Every Girl Needs For The Holidays

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wake Forest chapter.

With fall break, parents weekend and midterms now behind us, it is all eyes ahead on tomorrow: Thanksgiving. Thanks to the chaos that comes with a house stuffed with relatives, and hours spent in the kitchen, who has time to pick out the perfect Thanksgiving dinner outfit? Well, here are the essential four outfits every girl needs to look effortlessly perfect for all of Thanksgiving Day.

1.    The Parade/Football Watching Outfit

Being cozy doesn’t mean that you still can’t be cute. These are the perfect items for laying in bed watching the Macy’s Day Parade or kicking it back on the couch watching some good old football.

Get The Look:

Free People Genie Pant // DKNY Sequin Leg Warmers // Free People Ruby + Ed Dayton Fur Slipper // Free People My Favorite Tee // Aerie Open Knit Circle Scarf

2. The Kitchen Outfit

Who wouldn’t want to spend some time in the kitchen if it meant wearing one of these adorable Anthropologie aprons? It makes all the spills, fires, and burns seem worth it…well, almost.

Get The Look:

Sewing Basket Apron // Free People Trapeze Slip Dress // Free People Solid Rajah Flat // House of Harlow 1960 Classic Station Silver Necklace, 20 // CC Skye Pave Double Header Spike Bracelet

3.  Family Activity Outfit

This is the perfect in-between outfit when the family wants to sit and talk or have appetizers and it’s not quite time to break out THE Thanksgiving dinner outfit.

Get The Look:

Ecote Metal-Stud Ruffle Mini Skirt // Topshop Floppy Wool Felt Hat // Boohoo Abigail Chenille Crop Jumper // Steve Madden Women’s Rawlings – Black Suede // Plush Fleece Lined Knee-High Socks // House Of Harlow 1960 Jewelry Gypsy Feather Necklace // House Of Harlow 1960 Jewelry Braided Pave Bangle Multi // House of Harlow 1960 Teepee Triangle Ring

4. Thanksgiving Meal Outfit

Whether trying to impress the relatives, or giving a good impression to your boyfriend’s parents, this dress offers an effortlessly classy and chic look. For those that have a more casual dinner, this dress can be finished off with some tall boots; to achieve a more sophisticated look this dress can be perfectly paired with some strappy heels.

Get The Look:

For Love Lemons Kiss Me Dress // Free People Dolce Vita Wild Hearts Heel // Free People Stargazer Tall Boot // House of Harlow Teepee Triangle Necklace // House Of Harlow 1960 Mesa Stack Ring Set // House Of Harlow 1960 Jewelry Teepee Triangle Ring Black // House of Harlow 1960 Two-Tone Engraved Sunburst Stud Earring //  FOREVER 21 Quilted Faux Leather Crossbody

Hope these tips help save everyone just a little bit of stress during the holidays! Enjoy!

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Lauren Friezo

Wake Forest

Editorial Campus Correspondent. Former Section Editor for News and Content Uploader. Writer for Her Campus Wake Forest. English major with a double minor in Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Expected graduation in May 2015.