A good Thanksgiving dress is comfortable enough to sit through a long meal and warm enough for a cool fall day. Look for warm colors like burgundy, brown, forest green or gold, a bodice with some stretch, and a midi or maxi length. Add tights, a cardigan and closed-toe shoes if the weather is cold.
What should you wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
Match the dress to the gathering. A cotton floral midi suits a relaxed family dinner at home. A jacquard or maxi dress suits a more formal dinner, a restaurant meal or a Friendsgiving where people dress up. If you are not sure, a midi in a fall color works for almost any table.
What colors look best for Thanksgiving?
- Burgundy and wine for a classic holiday look.
- Chocolate brown for a soft, warm tone.
- Forest green that pairs well with brown and gold accessories.
- Gold for a dressier dinner.
How do you stay comfortable through a long Thanksgiving meal?
Choose a bodice that stretches, such as a smocked bodice, and a skirt that falls loosely from the waist, like a tiered or A-line skirt. Cotton breathes well in a warm kitchen. Pockets are useful for your phone while you help in the kitchen or play games after dinner.
Which dresses work best for Thanksgiving dinner?
Cerise Dress (Burgundy Floral)
The Cerise Dress has burgundy florals on a cream cotton ground. It has a round neckline with a front tie, short puff sleeves you can wear on or off the shoulder, a smocked, stretchable bodice and pockets. The tiered skirt has a lace hem and falls to midi length. It is 100% cotton. Sizes XXS to 6X. The stretch bodice makes it an easy choice for a long, relaxed family meal.
Kelly Dress
The Kelly Dress is gold jacquard in polyester with a boned corset bodice and a built-in bra, so nothing needs adding underneath. It has adjustable straps, a side zip, pockets in the skirt and a midi length. Sizes 00 to 34. It suits a dressier dinner, and you can add a cardigan or shrug over the straps for more coverage.
Virelle Dress
The Virelle Dress is a deep chocolate brown floor-length maxi in a stretch cotton blend. It has a frilled square neckline with a front tie, long ruffled puff sleeves you can wear on or off the shoulder, a keyhole back, a back zipper and a tiered ruffle hem. Sizes XXS to 6X. The long sleeves and full length give the most coverage of these dresses for a cold day.
Cerise Dress (Forest Green Floral)
The Cerise Dress in forest green floral is cotton with a round neckline, three-quarter puff sleeves worn off the shoulder, a stretchable bodice and pockets. The tiered A-line skirt falls to midi length. Sizes XXS to 6X. It works well if you will be on your feet cooking and serving most of the day.
What shoes and layers go with a Thanksgiving dress?
- Ankle boots in brown or tan with cotton floral midis.
- Closed-toe heels or flats with the Kelly or Virelle for a dressier dinner.
- Tights in nude, brown or black for cold weather.
- A cardigan or cropped jacket in cream, camel or brown for travel and outdoor time.
FAQ
Is a maxi or midi dress better for Thanksgiving?
Both work. A midi is easier to move in while cooking and serving. A maxi keeps you warmer and looks a little more formal.
Can I wear a floral dress to Thanksgiving?
Yes. Florals in fall colors like burgundy and forest green look seasonal and fit a family dinner well.
What should kids wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
Pick a soft, stretchy dress in a warm color with tights and comfortable shoes so they can sit, eat and play easily.
How do I make a strapped dress more modest for dinner?
Layer a cardigan, shrug or cropped jacket over it. This also keeps you warm on a cool November day.