Meeting the Parents This Thanksgiving? Here’s What to Wear

The holiday season is difficult enough without the paralyzing thought of meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time. Seriously, have you seen Meet the Parents? Poor Ben Stiller. Anyways, thanks to modern science, we know that it only takes the first ten seconds within meeting someone to decide if you like them, love them, or hate their guts (thankfully first impressions are not the be-all and end-all of our lives). So, naturally, you’re going to want to look extra amazing come Thanksgiving day (trust us: looking and feeling your best will work wonders for your confidence and mood). Here is a no-frills, classic look that will have your S.O.’s family thinking nothing but the best about you.

For a top that can be worn any which way for a guaranteed wardrobe hit, look to Missguided’s Mandoline Dropped Hem Shirt. This simple black button-down can be worn any which way for a guaranteed wardrobe hit.

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Via Misguided

If you know that the occasion isn’t super fancy or prim and proper, why not rock a pair of insanely chic leather trousers—like the faux-leather Sloan pant from Banana Republic?

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Via Banana Republic

Add some pizazz to the all-black ensemble with python-printed pumps, like this (inexpensive) pick from Charlotte Russe,

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Via Charlotte Russe

or Crown Vintage’s Solitaire Platform Pump).

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Via DSW

If wearing all black is a no-no, switch out the leather pants for a printed gray pair, like these plaid pants from Adriano Goldschmied.

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Via Adriano Goldschmied

A pair of black ankle booties (like this half-python Michael Kors pair)

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Via Michael Kors

or kitten heels (like this timeless pair from Zara) will amp up the volume on a standard look—without looking like you tried too hard.

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Via Zara

We hope this guide gave you one less thing to worry about this Thanksgiving. And always remember: be yourself, wear what you like/feel amazing in, and ALWAYS AGREE WITH HIS MOTHER (just kidding…sort of).

 

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