5 Things to Wear on Thanksgiving That Have No Bearing on Your Waist Line (Phew!)

It’s Thanksgiving: The only day of the year that the “leggings aren’t pants” rule falls by the wayside. You’ve likely got your go-to stretchy tights on lock, but here are five staple pieces that just might upgrade your post-turkey mood from meh to merry.

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AN AUTUMNAL CAPE
Some of us have always dreamed of resembling American Girl doll Samantha around the holidays (a reminder of her killer cape style here), but even if you haven’t, a cape can up your elegance game. An added Thanksiving bonus is that this line is made exclusively in New York City. Go U.S.A.!
Buy It! Ellsworth and Ivey Oxblood “Marilyn” Cape, $495; ellsworthandivey.com

A PEASANT TOP
Gwyneth Paltrow stocked her N.Y.C. pop-up shop, Goop Mrkt, with perfectly over-sized sweaters (among so many other delightful luxe items), but one piece that caught our eye was this blouse. This peony pattern feels approrpiate for the season thanks to the dark silk background, but it wouldn’t be the least bit out of place in our spring wardrobe either.
Buy It! Horses Atelier Peasant Blouse, $395; goop.com

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A FAUX SHEARLING VEST
A drapy and cozy vest will become your favorite go-to middlewear (that’s what’s in between you and your outerwear, FYI). Wear it with a turtleneck tonight and a flirty dark floral mini for your high school reunion tomorrow.
Buy It! H.C.B. Faux Suede Shearling Vest, $48; shophcb.com

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FRINGE BOOTIE
When you pack your booties for the weekend, go for the bold; your feet aboslutely are unaffected by your dietary choices and deserve to stand out! Free-flowing fringe adds a little pep to your steps.
Buy It! Zara Fringed Leather Ankle Boots, $119; zara.com

AN EAR CUFF OR CRAWLER
Earrings that creep up outer side of the ear lead the eye up, drawing attention to your cheekbones and creating a flattering line up from your jawbone. A dangly pair might prove to be an impediment to any leaned over tasting you may want to do over the gravy pan on the stove (or is that just us?).
Buy It! Baublebar “Aster” Ear Crawlers, $38; baublebar.com

And while you’re at it, you might as well add a ton of fluffy charms to your purse a la Olivia Palermo. Happy eating!

–Catherine Kast