Thanksgiving can be a great holiday if you don't buy into the bullshit and stress that can creep into an otherwise perfect four-day weekend full of food, drink and old friends. It's a time to relax, reconnect with loved ones and remember what you're grateful for—be it family, your health or simply the fact that you were one of the lucky ones who escaped your hometown. But what should you pack for a short trip that combines equal parts bonding and eating, lounging and shopping? Don't just indulge your appetite—make sure to put some effort into your appearance. Here's what you should have in your suitcase to arrive in style, make a good impression at the dinner table and feel great the whole time.
You're back in town and ready to hit up the local watering hole with your friends from high school. Or perhaps you're bonding with your siblings out by the fire-pit. Either way, this evening calls for relaxed, but stylishly seasonal layers that are sure to impress.
Donegal cable sweater,
$155 by Finisterre
3-ounce
pocket flask,
$36 by Izola
Conscious wool blend
coat, $99 by
H&M
Embroidered
waffle beanie,
$40 by Noah
501 '93
straight jeans,
$90 by Levi's Premium
Carpathian boots,
$145 by Dr. Martens
Donegal cable sweater, $155 by Finisterre
3-ounce pocket flask, $36 by Izola
Conscious wool blend coat, $99 by H&M
Embroidered waffle beanie, $40 by Noah
501 '93 straight jeans, $90 by Levi's Premium
Carpathian boots, $145 by Dr. Martens
A smart looking flannel shirt is your ideal foundation for Thanksgiving. Wear it under a textured jacket or on its own (tucked in for a formal table or untucked/sleeves rolled when things get more casual or you're simply stuffed after your second piece of pie). And chinos with a little stretch definitely come in handy on a day like today.
Wool cashmere
jacket, $699
by Suitsupply
Brushed flannel shirt,$88 / $68 by Bonobos
Automatic
Jazzmaster watch,
$795 by Hamilton
Tab-front
stretch chinos,
$118 by Todd Snyder
Larkin Easy Weejuns,
$95 by G.H. Bass & Co.
Wool cashmere jacket, $699 by Suitsupply
Brushed flannel shirt, $88 / $68 by Bonobos
Automatic Jazzmaster watch, $795 by Hamilton
Tab-front stretch chinos, $118 by Todd Snyder
Larkin Easy Weejuns, $95 by G.H. Bass & Co.
Your post Turkey Day plans can go one of three ways. One, you're laying around the house all day, focused on relaxing, leftovers and football. Two, you're hitting the gym to work off last night's epic feast. Or three, you're braving the crowds to score some Black Friday deals IRL. Whichever you choose, dress comfortably.
Alex sunglasses,$120 / $89.99 by Komono
Heavyweight
hoodie, $165 by
Reining Champ
Air Force 1 Gore-Tex,
$150 by Nike
Apple Watch
Nike Sport Band,
$399 by Apple
Side stripe joggers, $128
by Todd Snyder + Champion
Alex sunglasses, $120 / $89.99 by Komono
Heavyweight hoodie, $165 by Reining Champ
Air Force 1 Gore-Tex, $150 by Nike
Apple Watch Nike Sport Band, $399 by Apple
Side stripe joggers, $128 by Todd Snyder + Champion
4,500
4,500
The number of calories in a typical Thanksgiving meal,
including appetizers, drinks and desserts.
Source: Calorie Control Council
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