What to Wear to Thanksgiving in 2026: 3 Easy Outfit Ideas

If you’re deciding what to wear to Thanksgiving, start with the plans. A sit-down dinner is a good excuse for tonal tailoring, while a Friendsgiving potluck can be as simple as a knit dress and flats. This fall’s chocolate browns, burgundy accents, and printed shoes give you several ways to dress up pieces you already own.

Thanksgiving dinner in chocolate brown and cream

Start with a cream sweater and espresso wide-leg trousers. Coffee-brown flats keep the outfit tonal, and a chocolate suede bag brings a softer texture. If you’re heading to a restaurant, add a tailored coat and small gold hoops.

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Friendsgiving in burgundy and silver

Wear a black knit midi dress with silver Mary Janes and a burgundy crossbody. Let the shoes be the shiny piece and keep the jewelry simple. If your Friendsgiving is a jeans affair, swap the dress for dark straight-leg denim and a black cardigan.

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A casual family gathering in denim and leopard print

Pair dark straight-leg jeans with an oatmeal cardigan. Leave a little room between the hem and your leopard-print mules so the print shows. A camel faux shearling tote adds texture and gives you room for an extra layer if you’re spending part of the day outside.

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Can you wear jeans to Thanksgiving dinner?

Yes, if the dress code is casual. Dark straight-leg jeans work especially well with a fine-knit sweater, a structured bag, and flats. For a dressier invitation, try wide-leg trousers and keep the same shoes and bag.

For more ways to wear your flats after the holiday, see our guide to styling ballet flats.