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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot November 24, 2014

Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas

With Thanksgiving just days away, I thought I would break out the fashion-blogger side of me. I’m talking about outfit ideas for Thanksgiving today!

Thanksgiving Outfits for Women - Kate the (Almost) Great

Everyone celebrates it differently, so I have 3 types of outfits: casual, snappy casual, and formal. However you’re celebrating this year, I have an option for you. Plus, these holiday outfits can also work for various other celebrations this holiday season, from Hanukkah to Christmas Eve to Christmas morning to New Year’s Day brunch.

Casual Holiday

 

Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas for women - Kate the (Almost) Great
Thanksgiving Outfits for Women - Kate the (Almost) Great
Sweatshirt c/o Marley Lilly
Legging c/o Yoga Outlet

I’m obsessed with this sweatshirt. It is so incredibly comfortable and warm, which is perfect for New England weather. I also love the size of the monogram. I love to monogram things, but it drives me crazy when people wear monogramed everything or they have a giant one on their clothes. But this size is perfect – it is big enough that people can see it but it isn’t ostentatious.

Order yours! It’s currently down to $37.99 (from $49.99). It comes in 8 colors with many different monogram styles and thread color options. Check out Marley Lilly and all the different monogrammed items you can get!

 

Snappy Casual Holiday

 

Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas for women - Kate the (Almost) Great
Thanksgiving Outfits for Women - Kate the (Almost) Great
Pixie Pant from J. Crew
Sweater from J. Crew
Vest from J. Crew
Scarf from Target

I wore this outfit to a fun brunch my parents threw this weekend for my friends and various other young people they know in the city. It’s comfortable but looks like a step up from a sweatshirt and leggings. I love this outfit so much that I struggle to avoid wearing it practically every day.

More Formal Holiday

 

Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas for women - Kate the (Almost) Great
Thanksgiving Outfits for Women - Kate the (Almost) Great

I’m obsessed with this dress. It’s fun, it’s cute, and, most importantly, it has pockets! Also, it fits me perfectly. But that’s not a coincidence – eShakti specializes in customizing your clothes so that they fit as well as possible. With eShakti, you can customize measurements and style. I tend to struggle with finding clothes that fit the way they should because I have short legs (by the way, I’m 5’2″). So many dresses or skirts that have a really short hem are much longer on me, and I need the majority of my pants hemmed. Finding a company that specializes in customizing clothes is a game changer for those of you like me!

EShakti is a great company to work with and I’m so excited to wear this dress this holiday season. I highly suggest them for holiday attire!

What’s your plan for Thanksgiving attire? Which of these three do you tend to go with?

 

Disclaimer: I received the sweatshirt from Marley Lilly and the dress from eShakti in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Kate Mitchell

Kate Mitchell is a blogger, chronic illness patient, and advocate who helps people understand chronic illness and helps chronic illness patients live their best lives.

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  1. Rebekah @ The Straight Arrow says

    November 24, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    Super cute outfits! I am all for a comfortable Thanksgiving outfit. Better for napping on the couch after dinner!

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  2. The Siberian American says

    November 24, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    Love your outfits, especially that last dress! I love dressing up for the holidays-my family has always been a bit more on the dressier side. 🙂

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  3. Jenny Padilla says

    November 24, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    Great outfit ideas! They all look comfortable- which is what I'll need after eating way too much food!

    Jenny
    From the Desk of J

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  4. Chelsea Oliver says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Great outfit ideas! I love eShakti too, love the dress you've picked from them.

    -Chelsea
    chelsandthecity.blogspot.com

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  5. Marla Rogers says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    LOVE these, especially that gorgeous dress! My family Thanksgivings are snappy casual (is that a sorority expression? We always had to dress "snappy casual" for our events) but I like dressing formal anyway haha.

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  6. Rebecca Pytell says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    These are all so cute! I love all the big comfy sweaters! That is so me!

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  7. The Girl who Loved to Write says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    Love these choices–especially the comfy ones!

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  8. Kelly Rodriguez says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:02 am

    Casual, all the way. Love the first collection best, but they are all cute. Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

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    November 20, 2015 at 8:00 am

    […] I’ve used this image twice this week. But I had to show off this sweatshirt! Marley Lilly sent it to me last year to review and it’s still one of my favorites. I’m not being paid to mention it – I really […]

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