Nov 23, 2021
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If
you concentrate on what you
don’t have you’ll never, ever have enough.” - Oprah
What you wear on Thanksgiving Day can help you determine what kind
of day you have. While
it’s not about the clothes, it’s about HOW the clothes make you
feel – relaxed rather than
uptight; calm versus chaotic; and fabulous rather than frumpy.
There are many things that go into a family dinner, and wearing
something that can help you to
flex your superpowers of staying calm in the midst of a storm goes
a long way towards creating
a day that’s memorable for all the right reasons. You’ve ordered
your turkey, planned your
menu and are prepping for guests. But have you planned your
outfit?
A good Thanksgiving outfit should accomplish three things:
Juggling multiple sides, relatives running late, your husband
burning the turkey, a spat between
your siblings, Uncle G. arriving a bit tipsy….many things can go
wrong on a day that is meant to
express our gratitude. Your clothes can be like armor, providing a
source of comfort and
protection against all the outside influences around you. You may
not be able to control what
happens around you, but you can control how you feel – and that
starts with feeling confident,
comfortable and grounded in your clothes.
Here’s how:
1/ Choose something you LOVE!
It’s no secret that when you wear something you love, it just makes
you feel good! It helps you
to be more connected to who you are and boosts your confidence like
crazy. This confidence
will carry you through the day and remind you of the amazing woman
you are – thereby
potentially preventing you from losing your cool when your in-laws
arrive and demand that
their dishes take up the entire oven.
2/ Pants that you can eat in
As one of our models recently proclaimed about her new favorite
pair of pants, “I can eat in
these.” This is your mantra. Some of our picks include leggings and
jeans from Liverpool that
are so comfy we can do yoga in them – and that will NOT leave you
having to unbutton after
that second piece of pie.
3/ Accessorize with Ease
Adding in just the right necklace, earrings or scarf will take your
look to new heights while
keeping things simple and understated. Thanksgiving is not the time
to pile on the accessories,
so a little goes a long way.
4/ Layers
Being indoors with a group of people means the temperature will
probably fluctuate. Wearing
layers allows you to be prepared for lounging in front of a roaring
fire, stepping outside on the
deck or enjoying an afternoon stroll with ease. This is NOT the
time to wear your fleece lined
leggings or your heaviest sweater. Think light layers that give you
options and you’ll be much
less grumpy than if you had to suffer in silence.
5/ Footloose and Fancy Free
I’ll admit I’m not a big fan of wearing shoes in the house, so I’ll
most likely be barefoot on
Thanksgiving day. If you’re the hostess, you could consider wearing
some cute slippers or
mules that look chic but can easily slip off if you desire.
If you’re a guest, choose something low-key for a meal at home
rather than your over-the-knee
boots or your spiky heels. I’m a big fan of low-heeled or wedge
booties, athleisure sneakers,
flats or mid-calf boots. Be sure to wear cute socks in case you
want to take them off!
With these tips you’re bound to master your Thanksgiving outfit in
no time flat! Feeling good
means you have more time to enjoy those around you and to focus on
why you’re actually
together in the first place. Take time to give thanks for those you
love AND for the amazing
woman that YOU have become. You’ve got this! Bon appetit.