What to wear (and not to wear) for Thanksgiving dinners!

We spend days planning the Thanksgiving meal and slave for hours over the food, stuffing, dessert and even sides!  But how much time do we really spend thinking about what we are going to wear?  That should be a on the forefront especially if you are not the host, but a guest at a Thanksgiving dinner.  Making an impression not only matters on your table manners, ability to ward off an argument with that annoying relative, but also on your outfit choice.  Are you visiting "HIS" family for the first time?  Is this your first meal as husband and wife?  Are you trying to impress "that" mother in law?  Fret not!  I have ideas for ALL!

1. MEETING HIS FAMILY FOR THE FIRST TIME
Good Girl Next door look!  Button Down cardigan with sleek thing belt and flair skirt

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Cardigan ($39) and Skirt ($49.99) at http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/
Belt ($38) at bloomingdales.  (You can find similar belts at Target, OldNavy, and Kohls for Under $10)

Want to spend a little more and get a cashmere cardigan for $68.00
http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=26744&N=0&Ntk=KeywordSearch&Ntt=cardigan&Nty=1&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&found=51&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultSizeType=Regular

2.  FIRST DINNER WITH IN LAWS/FAMILY DINNER (As Husband and wife)
Ruffle Collar Shirt, with Cardigan and Formal Pant - Guaranteed to impress Mother in Law for sure!

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+ Cardigan from Ann Taylor above (make sure to pick a colored one like pink/purple to impress the MIL)

Ruffled Shirt $39.50 and  Black Pants http://www.anntaylorloft.com/

Other ideas for ruffled shirts that go really well with fitted cardigans and Pants
http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=28720&N=0&Ntk=KeywordSearch&Ntt=ruffle+shirt&Nty=1&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&found=41&Ns=PV_PRICE&defaultSizeType=Regular

3.  THE COWORKER/BOSS'S HOUSE (since your family is too far)
Maintain the professional look, yet you can relax at times look - Sheath dress with Fitted cardigan

+ Cardigan from above choices.  You can take of cardigan as the evening progresses, but still maintain the professional look!

Try to maintain Neutral colors for this look (browns, grays or navy blue)






Sheath dress ($71.99) Bloomingdales.com


Thanksgiving dinners are not meant to be flashy parties and dinner affairs so keep the accessories and bling on a down low.  Small stud/pearl earrings are a great addition to the above looks, but steer away from big necklaces, and large bracelets or cocktail rings! 
Happy eating and enjoy your look!