Style Scenario: Spending Thanksgiving at Home

What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. While Dappered usually runs a trifecta of Thanksgiving-themed scenarios (Dressed Up, Smart Casual, Dressed Down), we’re gonna stick with just the “distanced” version this year. Staying close to home with a small, “immediate household” number, will simply (and scientifically) help out all the Nurses and Docs who aren’t getting this year off. Be safe. Be smart. Hold the line.

The Sweater: The Tie Bar Perfect Tipped Merino Wool Cardigan – $65. Hoooooo boy. That’s a fine-looking sweater. Good enough to plan your entire outfit around. 100% merino wool keeps you super comfortable without overheating. That tipped accent is style for DAYS.

The Shirt: All In Motion Pique Knit Golf Polo – $22.00. You might be saying, “Athleisure? With a merino cardigan?” And to that I say.. yep. The subtle pique texture of the polo pairs quite nicely with the cardigan, giving you both visual interest and a polished look. Button that top button for a mod look, when combined with the cardigan.

The Vest: Banana Republic Corduroy Puffer Vest in Navy – $84.50 ($169).  This keeps showing up, but for good reason. It’s a nice inky navy, which makes it as versatile as your favorite dark jeans. You can throw it on overtop of your cardigan and feel toasty for a halftime pigskin toss out back, or, for the after-dinner “let’s walk off our meal” stroll.

The Watch: Timex x Todd Snyder Milano – $128. Subtle, sharp, and not so expensive you need to take it off playing some of that football.

The Belt: Gap Stretch Belt in Black – $17.97 w/ GAPFRIDAY ($39.95). Going all in for the stretch this year, and why not? Slight marl to this one, which always helps flat black wardrobe pieces get a lot more interesting. Micro-adjustable for fitting that extra helping of turkey.

The Pants: Lululemon Warpstreme ABC Tech Canvas Pant in Heathered Black – $128. 5-pocket, jeans-esque styling, but with a slim profile and super-stretch that moves you from dinner to throwing the football around to crashing on the couch.

The Socks: Bombas Merino Wool Sock – $14.40 w/ CHEER20 ($18). Mentioned in a recent Steal Alert. These Bombas merino wool socks are high-quality, durable, breathable, and currently on sale.

The Shoes: Helm Cole Sneaker Boots in Tan – $157.50 ($225).  Since we’re bridging that smart casual and dressed down barrier, these can pull either duty. Supple suede, sneaker sole and comfort, and some boot inspired speed laces. Nifty.