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Need a Thanksgiving Fit? 4 Outfits from Cozy to Chic

Mandy Rychlik Student Contributor, Texas A&M University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

So you wanna be the best looking one at your family’s Thanksgiving, I do too. I crafted together a couple of ideas for the perfect fall fit where even your granny will be speechless. A lot of girls have a lot of different styles, from cozy, classy, spunky, and more. Yet, when it comes to family dinner, it’s hard to find something that will please all the family members. So let’s figure out some pieces together.

Classic Thanksgiving fit

This Thanksgiving, we are throwing out that 2016 skinny jeans and scarf look. For a classic fall/Thanksgiving fit, you’re going to need a few staple pieces.

Starting with a neutral colored sweater, ranging from white, brown, or tan. Then you want to add a cute bottom. For jeans, I recommend a light wash pair, in the style of either mom or low-rise, baggy. If you are looking to step it up a little, a flowy/long white skirt would be so cute.

Now, for a basic look, you’ll need as many accessories as you can get. This is key to making the outfit stand out. I recommend some sort of brown belt. I love the look of a thick belt.

Then add your favorite jewelry stack. Gold will stick out more with browns and whites, so a gold necklace stack will work perfectly. Add your favorite chunky rings, bracelets, and earrings, the necessities. Lastly, add a cute black hairbow/ribbon or headband. Right now, zigzag headbands are in and would look perfect with this classic fit.

For shoes, I would go with a pair of dark or light brown boots, either cowboy or knee-high boots.

Cheetah print girls

For the girls who love a good cheetah print look, I have you covered. Starting out with a top, I would recommend looking into different cheetah print sweater vests. Depending on whether it’s hot or cold outside, you can layer up with a tight, white long sleeve underneath. For bottoms, I would again recommend any baggy light wash jeans, or, for this look, a cute pair of jorts. 

Accessories are the same, but to add a pop of color, add a cute newsboy hat in a dark red or maroon.

For shoes, I would say the same dark knee-high boots are the way to go, or a pair of brown loafers. If you wanna dress it up in a black kitten heel, jeans could be cute with it as well. 

pretty in pink

Who doesn’t love to be pretty in pink? On Thanksgiving, neutral colors are more typical, but for my girly girls, here is a pink-inspired outfit you could wear.

For the tops, an off-the-shoulder pink sweater would be my recommendation. You could also look into an oversized sweater or sweater vest. Another favorite is if you wanna pull out a lacy pink top and throw a white long sleeve under that for coverage. For bottoms, I say a long white flowy skirt with this look, white and pink just look so good together. 

Now accessories. For a pink look, go for more faint jewelry. I think pearls also look really good with this fit. Cute pearl earrings and a necklace are perfect, and will pull out that white. If you don’t have pearls, a slim gold necklace, gold bracelets, and gold rings will work.

Hair accessories are a big deal for this look. If you are a bow girly, a cute white bow/ribbon. If bows aren’t your thing, tie your hair back in a low half-up, half-down pulled together with a brown or pink claw clip. If wearing pearls, this claw clip would be perfect.

Shoes are the same. You can never go wrong with a brown boot. If wearing cowboy boots, you could add pink and white bows to the sides of your boots for some more color.

Classy girls

For girls who wanna show up and show out for Thanksgiving, these outfits are for you.

For this, a dress is the only way to go. This can be any long neutral color dress. I recommend a silk dress and scarf to give it that classy feel.

Looking at accessories, you don’t want to add too much for a classy look. A simple gold bracelet and dangly earrings will be enough. 

Shoes are simple; just wear a cute pair of black heels. If you want to add some more color, you could go for a gold kitten heel.

Now that you have a few ideas on your next Thanksgiving fit, go ahead and build the outfit that makes you feel confident, cozy, and holiday-ready.

Mandy Rychlik is a writing/editing team member at the Texas A&M Her Campus chapter. With a big passion for writing and storytelling, she covers a wide range of topics including entertainment, lifestyle tips, fashion, and wellness.

Currently, she is a junior Journalism major at Texas A&M, with a minor in AG Communications and Journalism. She has a few published works on Texas A&M’s newspaper, The Battalion, and continues to expand her work. In addition to Her Campus, Mandy is an active member of Texas A&M’s Sigma Phi Lambda sorority, sisters for the Lord, emphasizing the importance of community.

On her own time, she enjoys early morning Bible studies and coffee runs. She is a big music girl who enjoys all genres, but especially Folk and Yacht Rock. When looking for some crazy, wild times, she loves to have Harry Potter movie nights with her friends and go antique shopping with an iced matcha in hand. Along with writing, she has a big passion for photography and brings her camera with her everywhere. Romanticizing her life, she captures the little moments in life that will have beauty and meaning now and in future generations.