4,500
The number of calories in a typical Thanksgiving meal, including appetizers, drinks and desserts.
Your Thanksgiving Packing List
What the modern man should wear over the holiday weekend
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. Don't overpack. Just bring a handful of stylish essentials—items that can be mixed and matched as needed.
3 Thanksgiving Outfits
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The Day
Before
Maybe you're traveling today or you're already back in town and ready to hit up the local watering hole with your friends from high school. Perhaps you're bonding with your siblings out by the fire-pit. Either way, this calls for relaxed, but stylishly seasonal layers that are cool and comfortable.
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1) Vintage 505 jean, $36 by Levi's Secondhand
2) Long-sleeve polo, $132 by Body of Work
3) Loopwheeled T-shirt, $32.99 / $28.99 by Bronson Mfg Co.
4) Ragg calf socks, $20 by Bombas
5) Travel-sized “By the Fireplace” cologne, $35 by Maison Margiela
6) Suede Boston slide, $160 by Birkenstock
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Turkey
Day
The key to this outfit is managing to look dressed up and put together, while ensuring you're comfortable enough to keep up with all the food and festivities. A cardigan sweater is a forgiving top (which can be removed if you get the meat sweats) and some pleated cords make for a dressy look without feeling too formal.
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The
Day After
Your Black Friday 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 epic IRL deals. Whichever you choose, dress comfortably.
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1) Technical insulated jacket, $295 by Finisterre
2) Loopwheeled T-shirt, $32.99 / $28.99 by Bronson Mfg. Co.
3) Oversized boucle sweater, $80 / $60 by Abercrombie & Fitch
4) Brushed fleece sweatpant, $110 by Reigning Champ
5) Jasper hiking sneaker, $170 by Gramicci x KEEN
6) Sunday sock, $24 by American Trench
Secret Weapon
The potential for spills and splashes is high this weekend. Be the guy who’s prepared by stashing this in your coat pocket. This pen works in much the same way as a Tide Pen, but is even more effective. Plus, it’s safe for dry-clean-only clothes and hand washables such as wools, silks and other special care fabrics. The soft-touch applicator helps work out and lift stains. Then simply blot the fabric dry. The peroxide-free formula leaves no residue or any other clue the stain was ever there.
On-the-go stain removal pen, $7.63 by Dryer
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