How to Dress for Thanksgiving Dinner
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving outfit ideas!
For women in the know, the holidays are an opportunity to get dressed up, be festive, and show off your best self!
I’ve rounded up lots of beautiful dresses to wear for Thanksgiving or any other parties or dinners you have this holiday season.
In addition, here are a few quick tips for selecting what to wear this Thanksgiving.
Check the weather - If it’s going to be snowing and 20 degrees, don’t go with a strapless mini dress and sandals. Choose longer length midi or maxi dresses and pair them with boots and a cozy coat.
Is there a dress code? If you’re headed out to a party, restaurant, or private event, be sure to check if there is a dress code. Then you’ll know what to wear so you fit in to the event without feeling uncomfortable.
What color dresses should I wear for Thanksgiving? When it comes to colors, there is no hard and fast rule for Thanksgiving. That said, you’ll most often see autumn shades like orange, green, and brown as well as rich jewel tones of red, green, royal, and black for this time of year.
Go multi-purpose - Stretch your dollar by investing in holiday dresses not just for Thanksgiving but for the entire holiday season. Well chosen dresses will take you from Thanksgiving, to Christmas, and New Year’s Eve (and all the parties in between).
Thanksgiving with family or friends - If you’re spending your Thanksgiving with in a home with family and friends, your dress can be a bit more casual than if you were attending a large gathering or gala event.
Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant - Dining out for Thanksgiving is the perfect time to go all out with your outfit! This kickoff to the holiday season is the perfect time to wear a bit of glitz, glamour, and bling to your ensemble.
Formal Thanksgiving dinner - Unless it’s noted as black-tie, a formal Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S. means wearing a cocktail or evening dress. It doesn’t usually mean a floor length gown. It is an awesome opportunity to have fun with your outfit and go all out and dress to the nines.
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8 Gorgeous Thanksgiving Dresses
#1. Houndstooth Dress
Classic meets glamorous in the Coco Tweed Bow Dress.
Crafted from a lux houndstooth tweed and complete with gold hammered buttons, this chic take on a timeless shirt dress will have you feeling and looking the part.
Style with pointed-toe flats and cute tote bag for an enviable work-ready outfit or switch to festive earrings and statement heels for a celebration worthy look!
#2. Blackwatch Plaid Midi Length Dress
When comfort and style combine, it’s the ultimate outfit for a happy Thanksgiving! Not only that, the Blackwatch Jamie Dress is ready to take you through the holiday season in comfort and style.
Pair this vintage caftan midi with shimmery statement earrings, a metallic clutch, and gold lame heels for a glam party look and switch to boots and a leather jacket for a cool girl holiday vibe. Bonus: this is a no-Spanx-required dress!
#3. Chamberlain Trench-Style MIDI Dress
Trenches are the style of the season, a mix between 90’s nostalgia and up to date trends.
The Almond Long Sleeve Chamberlain Dress is a trench coat inspired style with a full-length button front placket and a belted waist for a sleek, polished finish.
This midi makes us want to pull on a pair of knee-high boots and add a bucket bag, oversized sunglasses and a silk scarf for a mysterious, dramatic look that’ll make everyone wonder who the it-girl is.
#4. Black Lace Holiday Dress
Ruffles and lace unite for the perfect holiday must-have dress! This pretty and sophisticated Daphne Dress will be your go-to outfit from Thanksgiving to New Year’s for years to come.
This swing shape mini is reminiscent of my favorite mod dresses from the 60s and 70s.
Ready for celebrations with family, festive parties with friends, and every social event on your calendar, the occasions are endless for this bow tie-back dress!
#5. Floral Tiered Maxi Dress
The transitional print of the Green Floral Tiered Presley Maxi Dress is as versatile as it is beautiful. Featuring ladder trim detailing, V-neck, and ruffle detail at the collar, this dress will take you from season to season effortlessly.
Pair with sleek heeled sandals, a clear gold foil clutch, and statement earrings for a festive holiday look. This dress is a winner no matter the occasion!
#6. Audrey Purple MINI Dress
Can you wear purple on Thanksgiving? Purple is a wonderful harvest color! It reminds us of eggplant, purple cabbage, figs, plums, and of course, wine. What could be a more appropriate color for Thanksgiving than purple!
If you like wearing purple, then you’ll love this richly colored dress, the Audrey Mini Dress.
Sleek, elegant, flattering– these are just some of the words that come to mind when we think of the Audrey Dress.
Long, bell shaped raglan sleeves create an easy silhouette that exudes a whimsical femininity to compliment the purple colorway.
Not just for Thanksgiving dinner, pair this confident number with a pair of statement earrings and heels for dinner with the gals, family celebrations, or get-togethers with old friends for a classic, chic look.
#7. Lennox Green MAXI Sweater Dress
As cozy as a sweater as it is a chic dress, the Lennox Maxi Dress will take you from clocking hours at the office to holiday cocktail parties with the quick switch of accessories.
Crafted from a fine knit fabric, this minimalistic maxi is ready to be dressed up or down with its blouson sleeves and textured bodice details.
Add heels, a houndstooth bag, and chunky gold necklace to this emerald number for a chic, festive look that will carry you throughout the holiday season.
#8. Turtleneck Mini Sweater Dress
You’ll love wearing this classic turtleneck sweater mini dress for years to come - the Red Vivianne Dress.
This mod-inspired silhouette wears well from school drop-offs to meeting friends for drinks with its cozy fabric, turtleneck detail, and a mini but not-too-short length.
Pair with sneakers and a light jacket for a playful daytime look and switch to tall boots and statement jewelry for a chic but cozy holiday event.
