Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas: The Perfect Colors and Celebrity Style Looks to Celebrate the Season in Style

Dressing up for Thanksgiving can be challenging because you want to find the balance of style, comfort and practicality.

The day often involves eating, relaxing, socializing and perhaps some outdoor activity, so finding an outfit that’s both chic and cozy can be a challenge.

Plus, when eating, your look should be lenient at the waist, but formal enough for all photos!

The Daily Mail brings you the best colours, silhouettes and shoes for every occasion.

Energetic COLORS

Warm, earthy tones that mimic fall foliage are the best colors for Turkey Day.

While black may seem like a logical choice for a big dinner, holiday tones like burnt orange, mustard yellow, forest green, brown and burgundy are great alternatives this season.

Burnt orange: Evokes a feeling of comfort and warmth and is associated with foliage, fireplaces and pumpkins.

Mustard yellow: Captures the essence of the season, reminiscent of the color of changing leaves.

Forest green: Associated with nature and in keeping with the holiday theme.

Browns: Brown shades such as chocolate, caramel and tan are perceived as warm and cozy and are ideal for family gatherings.

Burgundy: The most fashionable color of this year, burgundy, adds sophistication to the look.

Cream: Natural yet elegant, neutral colors create balance.

Gold: Adds luxury to any look.

Pairing these colors with textured fabrics such as jersey or suede and lightweight silks can create a stylish, seasonally appropriate look.

Bryce Dallas Howard attended the Prime Video Presents “Trailblazers” presentation at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, England looking seasonally appropriate.

The actress wore a light brown pleated dress and a dark brown leather jacket from Cinq à Sept.

She completed her look with a pretty pale pink look that complemented the monochrome ensemble perfectly.

UNLIMITED SILHOUETTES

A comfortable, waist-friendly look is highly desirable around Thanksgiving.

Elastic waistbands: The stretchability of the fabric allows you to expand your stomach and get a second helping of dessert!

Empire waist: The fitted bodice ends just below the bust (rather than at the waistline) and flows into the flowing skirt.

Lace: Allows you to easily adjust the size throughout the day, providing a looser fit than a traditional button-down zipper.

A-line: The “A” shape widens towards the hips, allowing freedom of movement without waist discomfort.

Wrapper style: Most are made of soft, stretchy fabric, allowing the user to tighten or loosen the garment as needed.

Anna Kendrick was spotted on the streets of New York wearing a very festive look to promote her Netflix hit Woman of the Hour.

The actress showed off her petite figure in a high-waisted velvet minidress from Italian brand La DoubleJ.

She paired the comfy dress with tights, a crossbody bag and velvet platform heels in the same shade.

LIGHTWEIGHT SHOES

The best shoes that add style without sacrificing comfort are mules, low-heeled ankle boots, loafers, ballet flats and knee-high boots.

Mules: They are extremely easy to put on and take off and can be dressed up or down.

Low heel ankle boots: They can complement and decorate a variety of outfits.

Moccasins: Now on trend, durable and more elegant than sneakers.

Ballet shoes: Cute and comfortable enough to wear for hours in company and at dinner.

Knee High Boots: Keep your legs warm and protected when wearing a dress or skirt that goes above the knee.

Heading out for Thanksgiving Eve? For many, this is a festive evening to reunite with old family and friends.

If you wear a look that makes you feel confident, these meetings will be much better.

For outfit advice, turn to supermodel and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

The star was spotted on the streets of Paris wearing a chic black look and a brown leather jacket.

Wearing a formal dress on Thanksgiving night will make the holiday even more special.

Dressing smartly shows respect and appreciation for people and the occasion, so why not spend the day in a dress you love!

Monica Barbaro’s ensemble at Variety’s Power Of Women: Los Angeles Event 2024 strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort.

The actress wore a chiffon velvet floral slip dress in a festive red hue from Rodarte and matching shoes.