It’s true that Thanksgiving is almost all about food. Almost. It’s also about color. When we think of Fall, Thanksgiving’s color palette comes to mind, like the soothing orange hues, the muted reds, and the cozy browns. All hues that most people like to wear for the holiday festivities. The easiest and first step of your dinner outfit construction is color. You can never go wrong with a cranberry red theme, a turkey-toned choice of browns and taupes, or a warm palette of reds, yellows, and oranges. You can aim for a lighter ensemble by working with cream, beige, white, or khaki, all of which will bring an angelic and posh feel to your dinner party. Maybe you prefer an everything black palette, which can still look festive with the right jewelry and texture variations. Mix any light and warm tones like cream and yellow for an easy-on-the-eyes ensemble, and any cool tones like periwinkle and indigo to usher in the winter season. As long as you choose a color assortment you're happy with, the rest of the outfit will fall into place, leaving you hassle free and ready to eat. 

There are too many comedic and iconic affiliations with Thanksgiving to let this fashion opportunity pass you by. Fashion is about risk, and sometimes humor. If you want to dress like the runway version of a human turkey, now is the time! For those less willing to get weird looks from Grandma, you can still steal the show with an animal print approach. There’s something so meta about an animal print ensemble at a holiday people celebrate with a feather mascot. Bring the autumn agricultural spirit of the season to life with a cowhide jacket, a leopard belt, or snakeskin satin skirt! All of which indicate your sense of holiday spirit, your versatile fashion sense, and your ability to take risks and come out on top. And while feathers might be a bit much, fur accents are never a bad idea, as long as you keep it within your preferred color scheme. 

If you’re still unsure about the starter steps, this is where you’ll have no problem. Simply choose an outfit aesthetic you’re familiar with or have always wanted to try, and head straight to Pinterest. We’ve listed some of the most fool-proof ones with styling tips that are guaranteed to turn heads this Thanksgiving season.

Hostee or Hostess? Whether you're carting a styling bag to dinner at a family member’s house, or waiting in fuzzy socks on the couch for your guests to arrive, accessories are your holiday outfit gamechanger. Shoes, Bling, and Bags, Oh My! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to break out your autumn knee high boots and over some knee length knit socks, these fall statement shoes can define your whole outfit, and open the widest range of outfit choices you can imagine. Even if you went for a monochrome minimalist aesthetic, sleek gold accents and an elevated textured bag will wrap the whole look together, making even the most basic dress up attempt appear intentional. Not to mention, a statement accessory like a patterned coat or an embossed belt is big and bold enough that you can pair it with clothes you already have and it will carry whatever vintage, western, or Upper East Side aesthetic you’ve chosen! Browse the Thanksgiving Inspo Collection below to get a feel for the kind of statement bags and bling that you can build your outfit around and stay on theme!

Wait. Scrap minimalism. What about the die-hard accessory lovers who want to hop on the bag charm trend of 2025? There are so many ways to prepare a show-stopping Thanksgiving themed outfit and still look fashionably trendy. A shortcut is holiday bag charms. In this case, add some rustic tassels or, grateful affirmation charms, and neutral colored animal print keychains! And if you're visiting family abroad or going home for the holidays, a stylish western luggage tag never hurts!

If all else fails, simply ask yourself: How much do you feel like digging in today? If the answer is “The Whole Thanksgiving Feast” prioritize a dress or sweater you can eat, serve, and slay in. Layering always does the trick if you're a fashion loving foodie, so add a sweater to any of your favorite collars, a vest over your favorite button up, and some leg warmers over a chic platform heel. The easiest way to spruce up an oversized turkey day look is with a cashmere-level comfy pullover, a maxi skirt, and a waistchain along with some heeled boots, or even a trendy pair of UGGs. Layering such an outfit will give you versatility and preparation for a spill or stomachache.