14 Comfortable (and Cute) Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas

This post was originally published and updated at a later date. 

To keep the focus on what's really important this Thanksgiving (pigging out on pecan pie, taking endless pictures of your baby niece, and staking out a prime TV-watching spot on the couch), we've got your wardrobe situation all planned out. Luckily, the ideas below can be created with a beautiful new faux-fur coat or your old winter trench. Whether your holiday is in a big city or a rural town, these Thanksgiving outfit ideas go over just as well as your mom's infamous stuffing.

From several ways to style a cozy sweater to a plaid-skirt outfit designed for chic lounging, each look is sure to impress your relatives while still allowing room for an extra helping of turkey—we promise.

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A simple black sweater is cozy, cute, and a total family favorite.

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Wear your go-to cable-knit sweater with baggy trousers.

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A chic slip skirt in any color is a Thanksgiving dinner must-have.

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A suede jacket pairs well with everything—from a pleated skirt to black skinnies.

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A fun feathered dress says you're not afraid of standing out.

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A plaid skirt is perhaps the most classic Thanksgiving-dinner essential ever.

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Yep, the peasant-dress trend is still going strong.

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Keep it simple (but cool) with light-wash denim.

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We're loving the sneaker look here.

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We're in love with this midi for fall.

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Nothing says you're fierce (and ready to feast) more than leopard-print pants.

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Check a denim dress off your wish list ASAP.

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The easiest Thanksgiving outfit in the world.

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Make any outfit 10 times cooler with a big, bold headband.

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