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What to wear on Thanksgiving – Based on the table

November 21, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

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Thanksgiving can look and feel vastly different from household to household.  Some Thanksgivings are buttoned up formal occasions.  Some are nothing short of an annual booze fest.  Anticipating what the dinner table will look like should tell you a lot about what the host expects of your attire.  Three options follow, each built specifically for a different Thanksgiving table scenario.  Here’s to hoping you have plenty to be thankful for on Thursday.

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White Table Cloth: Blazer & Sweater by BR, Wool trousers by L.L. Bean, Shirt by Blank Label
Shoes by Gordon Rush, watch by Citizen.

Uh oh.  The Mom-in-Law takes Thanksgiving real seriously huh?  Lemme guess.  There will be candles lit?  Barely audible classical music accentuated by little conversation and the constant clinking of silverware and glasses?  Sounds like a hoot.  The idea here is to dress up but not look like you’re ready for a board meeting.  The blazer is a real slim fitting corduroy so it’s fall appropriate but not formal.  The peak lapels add some dressed up character.  Tweedy wool trousers will match texture with the cord, and the color in the shirt and sweater provide some life.

 

Standard table w/ a kids table to one side:  Shirt by Target, Shoes by CK, Tie by TheTieBar
Add a tie bar to keep your front gravy free

Probably Grandma’s house.  Where the TV is on, kids are running around, but once the bird hits the table the focus is on the table and family.  Dressing up a bit isn’t out of the question.  Grandma will  like it.  The knit tie and chambray shirt are as casual as a shirt and tie gets.  The chinos should be a washed flat front and no crease.  Textured shoes also dress it down.  Find an old sport chrono, slap a leather NATO strap on it, and you’re set.

 

Your Lap in front of the game: Sweater by BR, Watch by Timex, Shoes by PF Flyers
The only thing stuffed up is the bird.

God bless it, if you’ve never spent Thanksgiving this way, promise yourself you will at least once.  Totally relaxed but still respectful.  Go with a navy crew neck over a more substantial oxford cloth or other white button down.  Keep your dressed up super dark jeans on the hanger, and instead grab the old pair that are well worn, have faded a little, but are still clean and free of rips.  Top it off with an easy watch and classic sneakers in case a football game breaks out.

Top Turkey Photo Credit.  The bird wears a wool blend bow tie from Lands’ End Canvas.

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Shoes, Watches Tagged With: Chambray, cord blazer, crewneck, holiday outfit ideas, Holidays, Peak Lapel, PF Flyers, style guide, style scenario, Thanksgiving

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Comments

  1. Frank says

    November 21, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I never thought I’d see the PF Flyers posted here again… One of the first items I bought after starting to read the site.

  2. Stephen Fitzgerald says

    November 21, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Hey Joe, What type of black shoes are the one’s in the second setup?

  3. Jason says

    November 21, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    What’s the watch in the last pic? Leather strap?

    What if you’re the one having to cook?

  4. Anonymous says

    November 21, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    If you’re doing the cooking your single most important accessory is a delicious beer or glass of wine.

  5. tim in boise says

    November 21, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    That is one dappered Tom Turkey. Most impressive. AND…delicious.

  6. david says

    November 21, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Kinda hard to tell but I think it’s this one

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VR9LQC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dappered-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B004VR9LQC

  7. Joe says

    November 21, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Could not agree more with this.

  8. Joe says

    November 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Yup, that’s the one.  Linked to it in the “Watch by Timex” part.  Good to see that Amazon is back to selling it direct.  Always a plus.  Usually these run around $34 at Target.

  9. Joe says

    November 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Calvin Klein Carters.  Should be a link up there…

  10. guest says

    November 21, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    The band looks a lot lighter in your picture than I had expected.  Any issues with it?  Otherwise, that seems like a good casual watch for the price.

  11. Gioforeal says

    November 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    You look rather dashing in your tweed bow tie…..what happened to your wattle though?

  12. Joe says

    November 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Nope.  Zero.  Love mine.

  13. david says

    November 21, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I’m pretty sure that’s just the flash. My band looks darker

  14. guest says

    November 21, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Cool, thank you both for the responses, just ordered one!

  15. Paul David Olson says

    November 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Wattle? With a bow tie like that, a turkey has got to strut!

  16. Ryan N. says

    November 21, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Anyone else look at the PF Flyers page on Amazon and check the “Army” color? Laugher for sure!

  17. Guest says

    November 21, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    For the last picture, what type/wash of Levi’s are those?

  18. TJ says

    November 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    What are the black shoes in the first picture??

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