At some point in the last decade, picking out a Thanksgiving outfit became quite a tricky task. What was once a holiday spent sitting at the kitchen table in Victoria’s Secret PINK yoga pants evolved into an endless social media frenzy of people posing outside their family’s home dressed to the nines. A dilemma was born… Do you prioritize comfort, or showing your family (and your Instagram feed) that you’re the best-dressed family member on Thanksgiving? The answer is both.
It’s unclear how the holiday that entails bring crammed on a living room couch with your cousins began to require such a significant outfit choice. But I’d have to guess that it has something to do with the plethora of fashion choices that come with being fall’s last hurrah. Just before the season turns to require wool coats and insulated parkas, you have the chance to bust out your suede jackets and tweeds on that glorious fourth Thursday of November.
Whether you’re planning to veg out on your grandma’s couch and only care about comfort or are going to a formal party where heels are a prerequisite, these 16 (!!) Thanksgiving outfits for 2025 will answer the “What do I wear?” question before you ask it. The only thing you have to worry about this Thanksgiving? How you’re going to fill up your plate.
Comfy-Cute Thanksgiving Outfits
For the party where jeans would make you feel overdressed, these cozy Thanksgiving looks are a step up from your average loungewear while remaining perfect for a post-turkey nap.
Matching sweater set
Give your leggings a break by swapping them for pair of knit sweater pants. When paired with the matching sweater, tortoiseshell headband, and sneaker mules, this outfit manages to look more holiday-worthy than sweats without sacrificing any comfort.
Shop this look: Sweater | Pants | Headband | Socks | Sneaker Mules
Graphic sweatshirt + gingham pants
If your Thanksgiving consists of hours spent with family crowded around the TV watching football, this outfit will support the cause. And you won’t even need to look up who will actually be playing on the screen.
Shop this look: Sweatshirt (Plus) | Pants (Plus) | Clogs | Claw Clip | Glasses
Oversized sweater + track pants
Track pants are one of our favorite trends of the year, so it’s just an added bonus that they’re comfortable enough to eat endless mashed potatoes. This burgundy, lace-trimmed pair coupled with an olive green sweater makes for a color combo that feels instantly elevated.
Shop this look: Sweater (Plus) | Budget Sweater | Track Pants | Tee | Sneakers | Bag | Necklace
Sweatpant jeans + cardigan
Let’s get one thing straight. While, yes, these pants are technically sweatpants, they look like jeans. So they will trick your family into thinking you might actually be wearing real pants. With a striped tee and chunky cardigan on top, the top priority is comfort, but it’ll look like you actually did try to look presentable.
Shop this look: Striped Tee | Cardigan | Sweatpant Jeans | UGGs | Claw Clip
Casual Thanksgiving Outfits
When you’re willing to jump into the waters of jeans but still want to be comfortable, these casual Thanksgiving outfits will feel festive, but not overly dressed up.
Paisley cardigan + slouchy jeans
If your Thanksgiving outfit aesthetic is “I didn’t try too hard,” a sweater-and-jeans outfit is ol’ reliable. And, it can look like you didn’t just phone it in with the addition of a few accessories. With a pair of suede boat shoes and a cherry red bag, the tried-and-true combo will look anything but boring.
Shop this look: Cardigan (Plus) | Tee | Jeans | Boat Shoes | Bag | Earrings
Bright sweater + leopard jeans
While an electric blue sweater isn’t exactly a holiday wardrobe staple, you can still make it Thanksgiving-worthy. Pair it with neutral tones and work in the season’s leopard trend via a spotted pair of denim. The result will feel trendy and cool, but not so trendy that you’ll be fielding “What are you wearing?” comments from your grandma all night.
Shop this look: Sweater | Budget Sweater | Leopard Jeans | Coat | Flats | Necklace | Hoops
Barrel jeans + suede jacket
For Thanksgiving gatherings that require some outside time, let this green genuine suede jacket be the star of the show. Paired with a classic cream sweater, barrel jeans (in the most perfect wash, might I add), and fun accessories like a belt and satin scarf, this look strikes the perfect balance of casual and elevated.
Shop this look: Jacket | Budget Jacket | Sweater | Jeans | Belt | Scarf | Sneakers
Striped sweater + satin pants
If your Thanksgiving is a casual affair, but one you still want to show up in a trendy fall outfit for, this striped-sweater-focused look is your best bet. Pair yours with satin pants and a coordinating coat and ballet flats for an outfit that’s both effortless and cohesive. This is also a great option as a Thanksgiving outfit for dinner with friends.
Shop this look: Sweater (Plus) | Pants (Plus) | Coat (Budget/Plus) | Flats | Bag
Dressy Casual Thanksgiving Outfits
For the party that has an unspoken rule that you dress up, these dressy Thanksgiving outfits feel holiday-appropriate and a little special for the year’s biggest meal.
Monochrome sweater and trousers
Can’t figure out what to wear on Thanksgiving? Enter: my favorite styling hack. Wearing a monochrome look makes it seem like you had this outfit all planned out. When really, you just grabbed two things in the same color on Thanksgiving morning. Bonus points for this stunning shade of plum. Finish the look off with coordinating accessories.
Shop this look: Sweater | Budget Sweater | Trousers | Flats | Bag | Necklace
Sleeveless sweater + wide-leg jeans
If you’re looking for the ultimate cool girl Thanksgiving outfit, look no further. We can’t decide which piece is the star of the show: the sleeveless fringed sweater, the wide-leg cuffed jeans with a hint of metallic, or the snakeskin mules? (Or perhaps, the dirty martini?) Any way you look at it, this look will have you feeling like a million bucks.
Shop this look: Top (Plus) | Jeans | Coat (Plus) | Heels | Bag | Earrings
Turtleneck sweater + plaid skirt
Perhaps the Thanksgiving episodes of Gossip Girl that are seared into my brain are to blame, but Thanksgiving feels like a quintessential opportunity to dress a little preppy. A pleated skort, turtleneck sweater, and sleek boots make for a combination you’ll actually look forward to getting memorialized in the cousin picture your aunts insist on taking.
Shop this look: Sweater | Skirt (Plus) | Jacket (Plus) | Tights | Boots | Earrings
Denim shirt + satin midi skirt
Western-inspired clothing is back in a big way this fall. And this outfit is the perfect way to bring the trend into Thanksgiving. Let the denim shirt stay untucked and place the belt at your waist for a layered look that feels incredibly fashion-forward. Opting for slouchy knit boots over a cowboy pair keeps the look from being too costumey.
Shop this look: Denim Shirt | Skirt | Belt | Boots | Earrings
Dressed Up Thanksgiving Outfits
For the party that requires dressing to the nines, these dresses and skirts will deliver a Thanksgiving outfit that will name you best-dressed.
Peplum sweater + coated denim midi skirt
Planning on spending your pre-feast hour making your little cousin take outfit pictures of you? This is the look to do it in. Every element of this outfit takes a warranted backseat to the coated denim midi skirt, which is a piece you’ll wear on repeat long after The Big Meal.
Shop this look: Sweater | Skirt | Boots | Bag | Necklace | Earrings
Plaid blouse + suede shorts
Thanksgiving is synonymous with the rich, moody hues of autumn. This look manages to capture them all in one fell swoop. Shades of burgundy with chocolatey browns and a bit of plaid will make you feel like you stepped out of your “Thanksgiving outfit inspiration” Instagram folder.
Shop this look: Blouse (Plus) | Shorts (Plus) | Tights | Mary Janes | Bangles | Headband
Patterned maxi dress + knee-high boots
This list of Thanksgiving outfit ideas just didn’t feel complete without one of Hill House’s stunning new fall arrivals. This equestrian-inspired print brings all of the Thanksgiving vibes, and the addition of a denim trench coat and olive knee-high boots grounds the busier nature of the pattern.
Shop this look: Dress | Denim Trench (Plus) | Boots | Bag | Necklace
Mini dress + faux fur coat
A mini dress and tights are Thanksgiving fashion staples, especially when they’re paired with a pair of knee-high boots. While the pieces individually might bring back memories of when your mom dressed you before family parties, the styling ensures you’ll feel like you’ve graduated to the adult table. (Not to mention this little brown number looks straight off of a “Thanksgiving dress ideas” Pinterest board.)
Shop this look: Dress (Plus) | Coat (Plus) | Tights | Boots | Earrings
Jessica Welsh, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Jessica oversees and edits all fashion and beauty content on The Everygirl. She also writes in-depth styling stories, trend reports, capsule wardrobes, and more. She was previously the Commerce Editor for The Everymom, where she oversaw all shopping content on the site and social. She has created editorial content for major brands such as Nordstrom, Old Navy, DSW, and Kohl’s.
Madeline Galassi, Former Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Madeline Galassi is the former Fashion & Beauty Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversaw the fashion and beauty categories of the site. She brainstormed, wrote, and edited stories across a broad range of topics including trend reports, product reviews, celebrity style, and more. She’s always keeping a pulse on the latest trends to create timely, exciting content for our readers.
