An expandable waistline is the dreadful stereotypical thought that comes to mind when we all think of apparel in relation to Thanksgiving. With all of the wonderful holiday feasts we enjoy each year, it is no wonder that people are so into comfy clothing during this festive season. However, what does one wear to a fancy or even formal dinner during turkey day? Which style has the upper hand? How do you decide? This is survival of the fittest: comfy versus fancy Thanksgiving apparel.
I have experienced mostly laid-back Thanksgiving dinners, which require nothing more than my attendance. On the other hand, I have also been to holiday gatherings with a prerequisite of looking nice without being too dressed-up. I personally prefer to be comfy and casual but every now and then, a fun and fancy Thanksgiving celebration is welcomed by my wardrobe.
The important thing to remember about a dinner with no dress code is that you should at least wear jeans. Stay away from sweats and pajamas (unless there is some outlandish PJ tradition your family abides by). Being comfortable does not mean looking sloppy. Wear warm, over-sized sweaters (or cardigans) paired with boyfriend-fit denim. You achieve the casual look while still being effortlessly chic in the seasons’ hottest boyfriend-fit trends! Leggings are a blessing and a curse this holiday season because though they can be forgiving once you are full, they are very reminiscent of cheap, cheesy expandable waist pants created for the typical tourist at Disneyland. If you must wear leggings this Thanksgiving, make sure they are in great shape and go for some form of embellishment (zippers, buttons, lace, etc.) in order to dress up your comfy leg wear.
Dressing up for Thanksgiving can be fun. There are endless options for you to choose from in order to celebrate Thanksgiving in fancy fashion. Whether you have a more formal dinner or you simply feel like dressing up, you can do so with much ease. Stay away from black and red. Save the red for another holiday and the black for a more somber occasion. Blue and grey are perfect for dressing up because they are the hot colors of the season and can be found in very rich and vibrant hues right now. Try a sweater dress, a great tulip skirt with some colorful tights, or a tailored pair of slacks (wide or skinny legged). You can do dressed up this Thanksgiving all while being comfortable.
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate what we are thankful for and your clothing does not have to be the centerpiece of this wonderful holiday. No matter what you wear, comfy and casual or fancy and primped, be thankful that you have a wardrobe to make these choices from. Happy Thanksgiving bloggers and followers!
This article was published in Issue 34 of The Betty at CSUN: http://www.csun.edu/~matthews/The%20Betty%20Issue%2034.pdf
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