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Top Designers Advise What to Wear on Thanksgiving

by Lisa Marsh (Subscribe to Lisa Marsh's posts)
Posted Nov 23rd 2010 at 12:00PM  
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Michael Kors (left) and Tory Burch (right). Photos: Getty Images (2)

It's coming.

Thanksgiving is the one holiday where fashion simply must be functional. Otherwise how would we be able to partake in the turkey, the stuffing, the cranberries, the sweet potatoes and so much more?

Luckily, designers and fashion types are thinking of this as well. Here's some of the best dressing suggestions we've heard for Thanksgiving:

Alexander Wang
: "Something with stretch – an elastic waistband."

Austyn Zung, creative director, Loft: "For me it's always very, very comfortable, but with gorgeous jewelry. My clothes will be very comfortable, like chic trousers and a cashmere T-shirt."

Jason Wu: "Always be overdressed, not underdressed. Long is the new short. Wear a full-on gown."

Kim Kardashian: "A poncho and leggings and great thigh-high boots. You look stylish with big hoop earrings to distract people from watching you eat."

Leighton Meester: "We eat. When I'm with my family, it's all about drawstring or elastic."

Liz Lange: "You want to look polished yet be comfortable for a day that's all about cooking, eating and family. I am always most at ease in a simple dress so I will wear a cozy sweater dress with flat to the knee boots. If you wear pants, I recommend your stretchiest pair of skinny dark wash denim or corduroy. Pair them with a loose fitting top."

Marissa Webb, women's designer, J. Crew: "You always want to look cute, no matter what the occasion is. A casual pair of lounge pants dressed up with a button front shirt. You always want to make sure you're comfortable. If you're not comfortable, you're not going to wear it well."

Michael Kors: "Cashmere, cashmere and more cashmere. It's the only thing you can feel glamorous in and you can eat. I love cashmere pants or a cashmere pull-on skirt and a real cozy sweater."

Pamela Love: "I think a really loose hippie dress is the way to go, so you have a lot of room to pack it in there, with a really good pair of earrings to keep it simple. You don't want anything in the way between you and the food – no bracelets – nothing that's going to slow you down from eating."

Pamella Roland: "If you are spending the holidays at home you want to be relaxed and enjoy the day without a lot of fuss. I recommend a cozy cashmere sweater - understated yet luxurious. If you are going out for dinner and want to dress things up a bit, a simple black dress and beautiful wrap are always perfect!"

Philip Lim: "Something with an elastic waistband."

Rachel Roy: "I'm going to be wearing a caftan, which is very generous and forgiving."

Reed Krakoff: "A jersey sheath with leather strapping from my collection."

Tory Burch: "I could say something very obvious, but I won't. I'm always thinking cozy comfortable, but chic. I usually wear a turtleneck, trousers and some wedges to give me a little height."

Whitney Port, designer, Whitney Eve: "Something lose and comfy like a shift dress with ankle boots so you can eat all you want and stay comfortable!"
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B. Taylor, 11-24-2010, 11:01AM

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B. Taylor

Didn't have to read past the first suggestion by Alexander Wang. Elastic waistband. 'Nuff said. Something nice with a scarf or wrap to hide possible stains but that forgiving waistband is a must.

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sondbr, 11-24-2010, 11:50AM

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If you're the cook for the Thanksgiving meal, something COOL meaning something your aren't going roast like a turkey in as you work hard! Cashmere?? No, way! Too hot! I wear comfortable pants, a cotton knit crew neck shirt that is decorative in some way, and VERY comfortable shoes. If all you're going to do is sit down and eat and watch some football, go for the fancy clothes!?

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Bev, 11-24-2010, 11:56AM

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Its not about what you wear its about being with loved ones.

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Barbara, 11-24-2010, 11:15PM

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Barbara

Yes, it's about being with family ~ ~ ~ but the point here is being comfortable as you "stuff" yourselves with your family. Something loose/stretchy along with attractive will let you, and your family, enjoy the feast to 'the fullest'. (pardon the pun)

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Terry, 11-24-2010, 6:34PM

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I don't take advice from Michael Kors. After the dress of his that Jessica Simpson wore on Project Runway was a total hideous look on her and him proclaiming Gretchen the justified winner of Project Runway...he is a zero in my book. NO WAY.

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Megan565, 11-24-2010, 10:47PM

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I agree Michael Kors has absolutely no taste after he picked Gretchen to win. I expect next season for Kors will be baggy boho in brown and orange. My friends and I are boycoting his new store - I have no respect for him.

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linda, 11-24-2010, 2:47PM

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an apron

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Angela, 11-24-2010, 3:12PM

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Wear something vegan in protest of the 45 million turkeys that will be slaughtered for tomorrow. Why does Michael Kors push animal fabrics? When he uses cotton, he designs really nice things. He should keep at it. Get with the program, Mike. Cruel ain't cool.

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jarekjwood, 11-24-2010, 8:14PM

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jarekjwood

wow,pretty suggestions.

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