Thanksgiving marks the start of the season of giving. It can be one of the best times of the year for get-togethers with family and friends. Thanksgiving can be confusing for anyone who doesn’t know how to dress for a party they’ve been invited to. Will you be judged if you arrive at the Thanksgiving party dressed as a turkey? Will they judge you if you don’t? Here’s the honest answer to how to handle dressing up for Thanksgiving dinner parties.
Do You Dress Up For Thanksgiving?
According to most of the internet and typical tradition, the answer is yes.
Most people dress up for Thanksgiving parties, but that still doesn’t answer the fundamental question that most people have. This close to Halloween, there are plenty of costume parties around Thanksgiving too – but at the same time, there are not.
The best way to know is to ask about the Thanksgiving dinner dress code.
Formal, Casual, or Costume?
The average party is divided into three categories: formal, casual, or costume.
Most parties around this time of the year usually fall into any one of these three categories.
- Casual parties are reserved for close friends and family.
- Formal parties are any events where you might see your parents or colleagues.
- Costume parties are (usually, though not always) formally announced in the invitation or event.
Make sure you always have a backup plan, no matter what you think you have to prepare for. The backup plan can stop a lot of embarrassment and potential planning problems associated with parties around Thanksgiving.
How Do You Know What to Wear?
You should ask if you aren’t sure whether a party will be casual or formal. Ask the host if you think it might be the kind of party where a costume is required or likely.
The best way to know what kind of party you’ll be attending is to ask if the invitation fails to tell you. Don’t put it down to guesswork, and arrive in a turkey suit when everyone is wearing a casual Thanksgiving outfit.
What Should You Wear?
What you wear is solely up to you:
- Your style
- Your clothes
- Your budget
Casual means not a suit and not a costume. Formal dress is likely a suit or dress.
Remember to ask if there’s an overwhelming theme when preparing for a costume party. You’ll feel out of place if everyone goes to the party dressed as Star Trek characters and you are dressed up as a turkey.
Inspiration for outfit ideas and fun fall fashion can be found anywhere, including your favorite social media channels such as Instagram and Pinterest.
Consider pop culture as a potential inspiration for your next Thanksgiving costume. No rule says you can’t choose a costume that’s way out there- as you would for Halloween. Except, of course when the invitation says you should wear a dress or suit.
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