Hey guys, whatcha wearing for Thanksgiving Day dinner? Picked an outfit yet?
Eighty percent of men just spit out their coffee.
Pants. A shirt. Shoes. End of dilemma for men. For women, choosing an outfit for Thanksgiving Day dinner requires more effort. Don’t reach for jeans or shapeless sweaters, ladies, use the day to wear something pretty.
Here are some choices from one of my favorite designers, BCBG. BCBG knows The Dress. They know what we like, and what we look good in, so trust them. And while it’s too late to order anything from them in time for Turkey Day, you can see what you already have in your closet and try and recreate it.
A floral shirtdress. This dress earned me a half dozen compliments last week. The Winston Button-Down Mini-Dress is on sale, too.
A halter top and black pants. You can’t go wrong with a halter top and black pants. This emerald green Evie halter top is appropriate for older women, and looks great with all skin tones.
Peplum top and leather leggings. Little ooh-la-la here, but this two-toned rib knit jewel toned peplum top with black leggings will match the cranberry sauce, but you’ll look better. And sidenote: don’t ruin the outfit with ugly shoes. Wear sleek black shooties to keep the black monotone look consistent.
Long-necked crew shirt with leather skirt. This blue crew is a no-brainer, but if you’re 50+ ladies, please note: be careful with the leather skirt. It’s a look women our age can screw up if we’re not careful. Make sure the skirt hits the top of the knee or mid-calf, none of this mini-skirt stuff. Make sure it’s sleek and sophisticated, not tight and trashy.
Wrap and jeans. If you want to just be comfy, and you refuse to leave your jeans behind, at least make it this look: The hooded wrap with high-waisted jeans will keep you snuggy all day, and you’ll even be able to play in the post-feast touch football game without having to change.
Structured blazer. My first choice for any event, a structured blazer can go over ANYTHING. Gold lame tights, pencil skirt, jeans, leggings, it all works.
Black dress. Nothing more needs to be said. Black dresses work ubiquitously, and the Lara Wrap Vest Dress is one of my favorites.
2 Comments
wait a minute!! Are you telling me I shouldn’t wear my favorite pair of jeans and sweater? I love my jeans and yes I’m a woman over the age of 50. And yes I have too many pairs of jeans, I have dress jeans, everyday jeans etc. What can I say I am a creature of the west coast. Still clinging to my roots. ha ha.
okay maybe I’ll try and look nice tomorrow. Wear my sparkling pocket jeans; )
I wish I looked good in jeans, so I figure if I can’t wear them, then no one should be able to!!! lol