Believe it or not, Turkey Day and the kick-off of the holiday season are getting closer by the moment.
If you’re looking for outfit inspiration for what to wear to eat pumpkin pie, good news: I have a giant roundup of Thanksgiving outfit ideas for you! Many of these are looks you may be able to put together with things you already have in your closet.
Whatever your Thanksgiving plans are, whether you’re having a casual Thanksgiving at home, traveling to spend Thanksgiving with your whole family, heading out to a restaurant, or hosting your own Friendsgiving dinner, I’ve got you covered!
Ready to see cute casual and dressy Thanksgiving outfits that are perfect for this time of year?
Let’s dive in!
What do women wear on Thanksgiving?
What to wear on Thanksgiving depends on what you’ll be doing. It’s a great time to be festive and also comfortable. For a relaxed get-together, wear jeans or leggings and a sweater. Choose leather pants, a sweater, heels, or ankle boots for an elevated casual gathering. Or a comfortable dress or skirt and sweater and boots.
Ready to look at cute Thanksgiving outfits for inspiration?
1. A cream turtleneck, black cords, and black ankle boots
This outfit looks simple, but the little touches elevate it and give it a chic and luxe look. The turtleneck sweater from J.Crew has a scalloped neck that makes this sweater really special. Black cords are not just super comfy. They also have that light sheen that gives them visual interest. A black belt with a gold buckle dresses up the look. You can totally wear a statement necklace over your turtleneck. This one is gold and ties into the gold on the belt. Pairing pointy-toe ankle boots with a slight heel and ankle-length flared cords gives a fancier feel. Wear this to dinner with family or friends when the dress code is elevated casual.
Turtleneck | Cords | Bag | Belt | Similar Ankle Boots
2. A brown leather jacket, gray turtleneck, black cords, and black ankle boots
If you have a brown leather jacket in your closet, brown leather screams fall. Here, I’m pairing mine with a gray turtleneck and black cords. I love pairing gray and brown together. It’s a color combination I discovered watching Joanna Gaines design kitchens. It creates a luxe vibe paired with soft and simple corduroy pants. If you prefer jeans over cords, wear your black jeans instead.
Similar Jacket | Turtleneck | Cords | Bag | Belt | Similar Ankle Boots
3. A houndstooth blazer, gray turtleneck, and black cords
This plaid blazer makes the perfect outfit for Thanksgiving. And this gray turtleneck creates a rich look, paired with black cords and ankle boots.
Blazer | Turtleneck | Cords | Bag | Belt | Similar Ankle Boots
4. A black coat, magenta blouse, black cords, and Mary Jane flats
Gem tones are perfect for creating a festive feel around the holidays. Wearing this blouse with black cords gives texture. And black pointy-toe Mary Janes gives a modern touch to the look. Wear them with sheer socks if you’re worried about your toes getting cold.
Coat | Blouse | Cords | Bag | Belt | Mary Janes
5. A rust-striped pullover sweater, flare jeans, and boots
If your dress code is casual, but you want a more elevated look, long jeans like flare jeans are the best jeans to wear. They’re a bit dressier than cropped jeans. Then, adding brown boots with a heel elevates the look even more. This look is casual with a lift. The sweater is a few years old, but I love how the color combination is perfect for fall.
Similar Sweater | Jeans|Boots|Bag
6. A pumpkin cardigan sweater, gray turtleneck, flare jeans, and boots
This is another sweater that I’ve had in my closet for a few years, but the boyfriend cardigan shape and the pumpkin color are so classic for fall that I won’t get rid of it. To keep the look fresh, I’m pairing it with a gray turtleneck rather than a white one. And wearing of-the-moment flare jeans with a brown pair of tall heeled boots.
Turtleneck | Jeans|Boots|Bag
7. A black sweater dress with brown tall boots
This black cozy sweater dress is super forgiving in the middle, making it perfect for going overboard on the mashed potatoes and stuffing. Brown leather boots and a bag bring all the fall vibes, striking a rich contrast with the black dress.
Sweater Dress(wearing a Medium Tall for knee length at 5’6″) | Boots|Bag
8. A maroon dress with brown boots
Maroon is another color that’s quintessential for Thanksgiving. When the dress code calls for an elevated look, if you have a maroon dress, pair it with brown boots for a festive feel.
Belt | Boots|Bag
9. An olive quilted jacket, black dress, and taupe ankle boots
If you have anything olive-colored in your closet, that’s another great fall color. Here I’m layering my olive green quilted coat over top of a short black shirt dress and a pair of suede booties.
Dress | Similar Jacket | Similar Ankle Boots
10. A brown sweater, kick crop jeans, and Chelsea boots
Cropped jeans are super casual when the dress code is relaxed, and touch football and jumping in piles of leaves is on the agenda. A brown oversized sweater not only screams cozy fall, but the brown color is super on-trend. Flat burgundy brown Chelsea boots keep the look casual and comfy.
Sweater | Kick Fit Jeans (long length) | Boots
11. A chunky turtleneck sweatshirt, jeans, and ankle boots
Here’s another super laidback outfit for a day of watching football with family. Every year, J.Crew Factory offers these turtleneck sweatshirts that are super comfortable and warm but more elevated than your average sweatshirt. This one is a navy herringbone pattern. I also have one with a light gray pattern. Look for them in light and dark colors. I’m wearing ankle boots here, but you could also wear Birkenstock clogs for shoes that feel like slippers.
Pullover | Kick Fit Jeans (long length) |Similar Ankle Boots | Bag
12. Leather pants with a chunky turtleneck sweater
If you have leather pants hanging in your closet and have been waiting for an occasion that feels special enough to wear them, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pull them out. You’ll be at the height of fall fashion. My secret with these pants is that they’re actually coated jeans that look like leather. They’re super comfortable, soft, and easy to wear. Wear them to a Friendsgiving for a current and fresh look. Just pair them with a chunky sweater. Give it a front-tuck, and add a belt to define your waistline. I’m wearing black Mary Janes here, but if you’re worried about cold toes, wear a pair of ankle boots.
Belt|Shoes|Bag|Pants | Similar Sweater
13. A brown sweater, leather pants, and black ankle boots
Brown is super on-trend right now and especially modern and fresh when paired with black leather pants. Pairing black and brown together is very chic.
Sweater | Pants | Similar Ankle Boots
14. Black leather pants with a matching turtleneck
Here’s a super simple monochrome look with a black fitted turtleneck sweater and those coated jeans again for an edgy look. Wear this to a holiday happy hour.
Turtleneck|Belt|Shoes|Bag|Pants
15. A cream sweater, black plaid pants, and cream loafers
Here’s another outfit built around a special pair of pants. This is the perfect Thanksgiving outfit when you want to feel festive and comfortable. The black plaid pants are cheerful and comfy. Here, I’m wearing them casually with a cream pullover sweater and loafers. In the next Thanksgiving look, I’ll show you how to dress them up.
Similar Sweater|Pants|Loafers
16. A black trench coat, black blouse, black plaid pants, and ankle wrap pumps
This all-black look is anything but boring. The plaid adds texture to the look. The tie-neck blouse is better than a basic blouse. These ankle wrap pumps are my favorite heels. They have a wider heel and some of my roomiest pointy toes.
Trench Coat | Similar Blouse | Belt|Bag|Pants|Heels
For more ideas about styling black plaid pants, read my 12 Best Black Plaid Pants Outfit Ideas and Style Tips post.
17. A navy midi dress, denim jacket, and brown boots
When you’re at the dinner table, if you want plenty of stomach room to eat that second slice of chocolate pecan pie, a long, flowy, relaxed fit dress is a great way to stay comfy as you get full. This navy floral dress is perfect with brown boots, creating a look that screams autumn.
Denim Jacket|Dress|Boots|Bag
18. An olive green clip-dot dress and brown boots
Pull out that olive green dress! It’s a classic for Thanksgiving. Pair it with brown boots for a full nod to the fall season.
Similar Dress|Boots|Bag
19. A denim jacket with a black plaid dress and ankle boots
Here’s a cute Thanksgiving outfit idea! Wear a plaid shirt dress. You can style a shirt dress in so many ways. Try it with tall black boots and a black trench coat for a more elevated look.
Jacket | Dress (wearing “long” length) |Similar Ankle Boots|Bag
If you’re wondering what coats to wear with dresses,read my post, 15 Stylish Coats and Jackets to Wear With Dresses.
20. A brown and black plaid dress with brown knee-high boots
I love this look so much for Thanksgiving! The brown and black plaid is perfect for the holiday. And brown knee boots keep your legs warm on a cooler day.
Dress|Boots|Bag
If you’re wondering how to wear knee-high boots with dresses, check out my post, 18 Best Outfit Ideas for How to Wear Knee High Boots.
21. A black and tan graphic sweater, black skirt, and boots
The brown accessories give this black and tan look a super fall flair.
Sweater|Boots|Bag
22. Black wide-leg pants, a black sweater, brown boots, and a bag
If you don’t feel like you have anything in your closet that screams fall, pair your brown leather with all-black for a chic combination that brings that fall vibe.
Pants|Boots|Bag
23. A duster cardigan, crewneck tee, sweatpants, and sneakers
I love combining a long cardigan with sweatpants and sneakers for an interesting juxtaposition. Here, I wear it with short sleeves, but on colder days, I wear a long-sleeve tee. Throw this look on while you’re lounging on the couch watching the parade or football. Or wear it as a comfortable travel day outfit. Put on black or white sneakers or whatever color you have in your closet.
Similar Cardigan | Sweatpants | Adidas | Bag
24. A pumpkin turtleneck, black wide-leg trousers, black ankle boots
Here’s a look that’s a great option for the Thanksgiving potluck at work. Pumpkin-colored tops easily create that fall holiday vibe.
Turtleneck | Similar Pants | Similar Ankle Boots
25. A black half-zip sweater, black workout pants, and white loafers
This is an easy look and a great choice to throw on when you’re cooking. It’s comfy but slightly elevated by the half-zip sweater and striped bottoms. Throw the loafers on if you have to run to the store, and wear slippers while you’re cooking and hanging out.
Bag | Similar Pants | Loafers
Whatever you’re doing for Thanksgiving dinner, wear what feels like you. Pick an outfit that’s a little bit festive and comfortable, and you can’t go wrong! XO, Marya
