“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:
- help you to feel confident
- feel comfortable no matter what you eat
- and – most importantly – help to ground you so that you stay calm, cool and collected no matter what meltdowns are happening around you.
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.
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