While it feels like aperol spritzes and watermelon were on the menu just moments ago, stuffing, gravies, and turkey are just around the corner! Both Mitch and I grew up with small Thanksgiving celebrations with immediate family, but since moving to Virginia, I’ve been blessed to celebrate with some of my extended family, which has given me Thanksgiving dinners with 30+ people! It’s sometimes really intimidating thinking that there will be so many people eating in one room— how my aunt hosts and cooks it all, I have no idea! I’ll get to introduce Mitch to this big celebration this year, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to do so!
I always enjoy time with family, and it’s a great excuse for someone like me who works from home to be able to dress up a little bit! There’s something about the holidays that makes theme-dressing really fun, or at least getting a feel for that transitional time where things are cozy, warm, festive, and fun!
On the flip side, as someone who likes to shop small, buy secondhand, and rewear pieces multiple times over (the number of things in my closet I’ve held onto far past their prime is exceptionally large), it can be incredibly overwhelming for me to try to “keep up” or be in a constant state of “buying.” I, like many of you, strive to feel complete with my wardrobe, and dressing for the holidays often leaves me feeling lesser-than because I want to shop new trends and feel “in,” which can also lead to me feeling less like myself and more like the trend I’m dressing for.
It’s been helpful for me to put together little capsules instead of individual looks, because it leaves all the necessary room for creativity! Not everyone’s uniform looks exactly the same, even if their wardrobes contain the same pieces, so I figured you might like to see those ideas more consistently presented that way (please let me know if you like this format or prefer something else! I’m always open to feedback on what helps you the most or brings you joy to read about!). Take pieces from each set to mix and match them, wear pieces you already have in your closet in a similar way, or find a piece that you’ve been on the hunt for and wear it non-stop for the next week! The best part about these small capsules, in my opinion, is their ability to look great through the autumn seasons and festivities— from Friendsgiving to hayrides, there’s something to fit every bit of life that’s ours to live!
So let’s talk Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving) outfits!:
Glitzy, Glamorous, Festive
I love how festive this capsule is! The fringe, shimmer, feathers… ah! It’s perfect for gathering with your girlfriends for chai-spice cocktails and charcuterie and will make you feel like Carrie Bradshaw all night long!
- Metallic midi skirt, Vineyard Vines 2. Pearl strand necklace, J.Crew 3. Red-brown lipstick, Merit 4. Fair isle sweater, DÔEN 5. Heart pendant drop earrings, Lisi Lerch 6. Metallic fringe jacket, J.Crew 7. Woolen mini skirt, Sandro 8. T-strap kitten heel, Tuckernuck 9. Olive green silk pants, La Ligne 10. Feather clutch, Loeffler Randall 11. Corduroy blazer, MaxMara 12. Floral bow heels, Loeffler Randall (old)
Classic, Polished, Effortless
Need something that you can wear to watch football the post-lunch football game, bake a last minute batch of cookies, or wear to a work potluck? This will get you through it all!
- Oval sunglasses, Les Specs 2. Brown shoulder bag, JW Pei 3. Camel blazer, Mango 4. Tortoise headband, PacSun 5. Silk button-down, Sézane 6. Straight-leg denim, Levi’s 7. Navy slip skirt, Wolf & Badger (similar) 8. Perfect pink lipstick, Charlotte Tilbury 9. Antique blue floral scarf, Ralph Lauren 10. Cotton stripe button-down, Alex Mill 11. Western-inspired ankle boots, Margaux 12. Chunky leather loafers, Stuart Weitzman
Cozy, Relaxed, Rustic
Perfect for crunching leaves, bonfires, and s’mores (which should definitely be on a holiday menu), this set balances chic and practical. Wear these pieces anywhere from a cabin to the city and you’ll fit right in!
- Cable knit sweater, GAP 2. Suede tote bag, Mansur Gavriel 3. Cashmere gloves, Naadam 4. Floral-printed dress, Pink City Prints 5. Leather ankle boots, Steve Madden 6. High-waist trousers, FRAME 7. Cropped cardigan, DÔEN 8. Cashmere beanie, Amazon 9. A unisex scent (Baccarat Rouge), Maison Francis Kurkdjian 10. A colorful scarf, Quince 11. Classic— yet fun— earrings, Heaven Mayhem 12. Heeled all-weather boots, Thursday Boot Co.
Romantic, Feminine, Whimsical
In the summertime, I often lose myself a little because the colors don’t look right on me. I think that feeling can show itself again when the seasons change and burgundy and ochre become the colors all around us. If you’re into lighter shades, try mixing in some of these options!
- Button-front midi dress, La Ligne 2. Velvet Mary Janes, Sam Edelman 3. Mother-of-Pearl claw clip, MACHETE 4. Cashmere shawl, Tuckernuck 5. Satin bow, Loren Hope 6. Pearl drop hoop earrings, Mejuri 7. Suede mini tote bag, Tuckernuck 8. Floral Midi dress, DÔEN 9. Cream cardigan, Jenni Kayne 10. Rose boxy cardigan, Sézane 11. Heart charm bracelet, Dorsey 12. Leather ballet flats, Mango
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If you’d like more ideas for what to wear on Thanksgiving, check out my last post on it, here!
Happy hunting xx
