Halloween has come to a close, and though this year’s iconic costumes will be missed, the holiday season is officially in full swing. As November welcomes us, so does the stress of the second half of the fall semester. Considering how much collective effort from students goes into midterms and grades this time of year, one thing might get overlooked — the Thanksgiving outfit idea.
​A lot of times, end-of-year holiday outfits for events like Christmas and New Year’s Eve are given a ton of thought. But what about the misunderstood and often-overlooked holiday of Thanksgiving? This holiday symbolizes community and celebration, leaving ample opportunity for a last-minute Friendsgiving invite. (Get ready for multiple turkeys, everyone.)
After scrambling to find a last-minute costume for Halloween, it can be easy to put off looking for a Thanksgiving fit — especially with classes occupying a majority of the time. Plus, you can’t just wear anything on Thanksgiving — you need something that’s elevated enough to wear for a holiday affair, but something that’s still comfortable, so you can eat, relax, and celebrate without having to worry about high heels or tight jeans.
When eating is an all-day (really, all-weekend) affair, a little wiggle room might be just the thing that will keep you feeling cute and comfortable on Thanksgiving. So, use one of these 12 comfortable Thanksgiving outfit ideas for inspiration.
- Sweater layered over a dress
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This one is simple, and cute while still providing you with the comfort needed. Brown and white pair so good together, but feel free to mess around with whatever fall colors you have available.
- A cute shawl paired with boots
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You can wear this with almost anything and it’ll still look chic.
- Plaid skort
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Plaid is the perfect pattern for fall, and a skort makes it that much more comfortable for Thanksgiving. Pair this with a sweater and boots and you’ll have a seriously stylish outfit.
- DusterÂ
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This is the perfect piece to elevate your Thanksgiving outfit without adding too much weight to it. If bohemian attire is your niche, then this is the perfect look for you.
- Oversized sweater, jeans, & ballet flatsÂ
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This one is so simple yet so fashionable. This style looks good on everyone and can be personalized to your taste.
- Maxi skirt, boots, & stylish top
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Maxi skirts work year-round, making this a quick and easy look for Thanksgiving.Â
- Overalls over a flowy top
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I seriously love this look! So chic, and once you have your overalls, you can tailor this style to match you.
- Oversized sweater, leggings, & leg warmers
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A fall staple. Pair this look with some chunky UGGs for a completed look.
- Sweater dress & boots
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If you still want to show off your fashion sense while being comfortable and on-trend, then a sweater dress is perfect. Match it with some tall boots like in this video for the final look.
- Midi skirt, sweater, & sneakers
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This is another style that works all year, but it can be styled for the occasion. Think fall colors like brown, red, and orange when creating this look.
- Silk pants
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This might be the most comfortable choice on the whole list, yet that doesn’t make it any less chic than the others. This is such a trendy way to dress down for the day, and the color choice gives you some flexibility.
- Vest layered over a top & flare-leg pants
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Ending the list with another fall classic, we have the classic yoga pants and vest combo. This would look so cute with some chunky UGGs, too.