Fashion
the ultimate guide to getting dressed for thanksgiving
the coolest outfits inspired by our favorite it girls.
Two days until Thanksgiving and I have nothing to wear! OK, I have things, I just don't have the thing. Dressing for Thanksgiving is like dressing for a major event because you're probably going to see a lot of family and friends you don't see the other 364 days of the year and thus you need to look great.
But instead of staying up nights with thoughts of "Are leopard pants appropriate for a family dinner?" I'm taking my wardrobe inspiration from It Girls' outfits, like Ashley Olsen or Zosia Mamet. In the gallery there's a look for every kind of Thanksgiving, from the beer and football kind to the black tie swanky kind, so find your It Girl spirit guide and make getting dressed on Thursday a little easier.
THE GIRL: Alexa Chung
THE LOOK: The LBD
WEAR IT IF: You want to look semi-formal, comfortable, and have a little fun with your accessories.
YOU'LL NEED: Nasty Gal Nellie Dress -- $88
THE GIRL: Freida Pinto
THE LOOK: Casual Separates
WEAR IT IF: You want to look fancy and fashionable, but also be able to eat lots of pie.
YOU'LL NEED: Armani Exchange Faux Fur Vest -- $128
THE GIRL: Ashley Olsen
THE LOOK: Minimalist Comfort
WEAR IT IF: You want to wear an oversized sweater and still look cool.
YOU'LL NEED: Gap V-Neck Sweater -- $49.95
THE GIRL: Ashley Madekwe
THE LOOK: Matching Pajama-inspired Separates
WEAR IT IF: You want to be able to run around with your dog/cousins/grandpa and still look cute.
YOU'LL NEED: Steven Alan Pajama Top -- $178
THE GIRL: Zosia Mamet
THE LOOK: Artsy Casual
WEAR IT IF: You want to be comfy, but you also want to show your family once and for all that you're the coolest member.
YOU'LL NEED: Black Swan Tapestry Jacket -- $82
THE GIRL: Chloe Grace Moretz
THE LOOK: Pretty Punk
WEAR IT IF: You want to add an edge to your pretty look.
YOU'LL NEED: Maison Jules Polka Dot Dress -- $59
THE GIRL: Jennifer Lawrence
THE LOOK: Fancy Artist
WEAR IT IF: You want to prove to your mom that a crop top can be tasteful.
YOU'LL NEED: Motel Lace Crop Top -- $32.04
THE GIRL: Mindy Kaling
THE LOOK: The Subtle Bling
WEAR IT IF: You want to add a little shine to your dinner.
YOU'LL NEED: Tory Burch Bejeweled Sweater -- $450
THE GIRL: Hailee Steinfeld
THE LOOK: Bold and Beautiful
WEAR IT IF: You want to make a statement at dinner, and that statement is, "I'm awesome."
YOU'LL NEED: Markus Lupfer Lips Top -- $116
THE GIRL: Jen Brill
THE LOOK: The Ultimate Accessories
WEAR IT IF: You have a simple dress you want to wear, but need some accessories to liven it up.
YOU'LL NEED: Mawi Studded Spikes Clutch -- $840
THE GIRL: Jenna Coleman
THE LOOK: Cute Classic
WEAR IT IF: You want to look pretty and Turkey Day appropriate.
YOU'LL NEED: Asos Skater Dress - $39
THE GIRL: Allison Williams
THE LOOK: Cool Black Tie
WEAR IT IF: You're going to a super-fancy dinner but don't want to wear basic black.
YOU'LL NEED: Lauren Ralph Lauren Purple Evening Dress -- $280
THE GIRL: Diane Kruger
THE LOOK: The Fancy Florals
WEAR IT IF: You're going to a semi-formal affair and you want to add a little spring cheer to your harvest feast.
YOU'LL NEED: Rachel Antonoff Strapless Floral Dress -- $275
THE GIRL: Sofia Coppola
THE LOOK: Silky Separates
WEAR IT IF: You want to look as cool as Sofia Coppola.
YOU'LL NEED: Marc by Marc Jacobs Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse -- $200
THE GIRL: Scarlett Johansson
THE LOOK: Thanksgiving in Miami
WEAR IT IF: You live in a warm place, but still want to look a little traditionally Thanksgiving-y.
YOU'LL NEED: MGSM Sleeveless Dress -- $336
THE GIRL: Rooney Mara
THE LOOK: Art Nouveau
WEAR IT IF: Your family will understand your capelet.
YOU'LL NEED: Honor Jewel Embellished Capelet -- $1,690
THE GIRL: Karolina Kurkova
THE LOOK: Suit On Top, Party on Bottom
WEAR IT IF: You want to prove that a turtleneck can look cute.
YOU'LL NEED: The Reformation Turtleneck Sweater -- $78
THE GIRL: Vanessa Hudgens
THE LOOK: Semi-Sheer
WEAR IT IF: You want a cool sheer dress but don't want to look too revealing.
YOU'LL NEED: Thakoon Printed Layered Dress -- $1,770
THE GIRL: Blake Lively
THE LOOK: Cozy and Cool
WEAR IT IF: You want to wear your snuggly knits and still look like the coolest girl in [insert your hometown here].
YOU'LL NEED: Nicole Miller Knit Sweater Top -- $265
