15 Adorable Friendsgiving Outfit Ideas
Planning what to wear to Friendsgiving sounds easy until you are standing in front of your closet. You want to look nice, but you also want to sit through a long meal, pass dishes, and maybe help in the kitchen without tugging at anything.
If you are plus size, petite, and over 50, you may also be tired of outfits that swallow you or hems that land in the wrong place.
These friendsgiving outfit ideas were picked with that in mind. You will find roomy knits you can belt, soft corduroy in bold pink, a velvet suit for the host, sequin pants that feel as easy as pajamas, and an oversized shirt with cropped jeans for the most laid back table.
There are long coats, satin skirts, pleated midis, and boots in almost every look, because boots help a shorter frame look longer through the leg.
There are long coats, satin skirts, pleated midis, and boots in almost every look, because boots help a shorter frame look longer through the leg.
Each idea comes with a small tip on what to copy and what to change for your own shape. Some are cozy, some are dressed up, and a few are playful.
Scroll through, save the ones that feel like you, and choose your favorite before the turkey is even in the oven.
1. Slouchy Gray Sweater and Knee High Boots
Comfort first, and it still looks pulled together.
The sweater is a light gray ribbed knit with dropped shoulders, wide sleeves, and side slits at the hem.
Black knee high boots with a block heel take it from lounge to dinner. A watch and a few thin bracelets are all the jewelry it needs.
The outfit stays easy because the sweater is roomy and the boots are the only structured piece. The short black skirt underneath is optional coverage, so here is a swap for a longer shape.
2. Blue Sweater Dress With a Faux Fur Wrap
Soft blue can look surprisingly festive once you add a creamy fur layer.
The dress is a chunky knit with gathered cuffs and a slouchy fit, cinched with a tan belt that has a gold double ring buckle.
The fur is draped over the shoulders instead of worn with the sleeves on. Cream western boots and a small blue shoulder bag keep everything in one cool palette.
Belting a loose knit is the move to steal. It gives you a waist without any tight fabric, which matters when you will be sitting at a table for hours.
The dress shown is a mini. For a longer look, choose a sweater dress that lands at the knee or just below, and add opaque tights under the boots.
3. Long Burgundy Coat Layered Over a Plaid Shirt
Here is a Friendsgiving outfit idea for anyone who arrives cold and wants to stay wrapped up.
Start with the coat. It is a roomy, straight cut in deep burgundy with dark buttons and a raw, frayed edge along the front.
Under it sits a textured burgundy top over a white shirt with a thin wine colored grid. Corduroy pants in a similar dark shade are cuffed above chunky black boots.
Everything sits in one color family, so the layers look planned instead of piled on. Keep the coat open to show the shirt hem peeking out at the bottom.
Coat, top and pants all lean wine, so the shapes can be big without looking messy.
The white shirt near the face brightens the whole dark outfit.
The thick sole balances the long coat and adds a little height.
4. Sequin Pants With a Cozy Knit
Sparkle does not have to mean stiff. These pants are wide leg with soft champagne sequins, and the sweater on top is a plain oatmeal knit with a relaxed drop shoulder.
The look works because the top stays quiet. Metallic pointed flats echo the shine, and big statement earrings are the only other loud piece. Nothing pinches or clings, which makes it an easy pick for a long dinner.
5. Olive Cord Pinafore With Bold Stripes
Color clash is the point of this one.
A zip front corduroy pinafore in olive green goes over a fitted mock neck striped in raspberry and pale pink. The bag and earrings pick up the same berry shade, and leopard print boots finish it off.
The A line skirt skims the body and the front zip draws one clean vertical line, which is kind to a shorter frame.
Repeat one bright shade in the bag and earrings.
Let the boots be the only animal print.
A third pattern, like a printed scarf.
A jacket that hides the stripes.
6. Bow Sweater With Cream Wide Leg Pants
Small details carry this look. The mauve sweater has open knit stitching, puffed sleeves, a ruffle at the hem, and two little cream bows tied down the front.
Cream wide leg pants with front patch pockets keep things calm, and white ankle boots match the bows. Soft pink tones like this feel right for a friendly, relaxed table.
Look for a soft knit with bows or ruffles. The shown top is cropped, so choose a hip length version if you prefer more coverage.
Cream wide legs with a high rise and a clean hem, hemmed to just touch the boot.
White or cream ankle boots repeat the ribbon color.
7. Patterned Sweater and Polka Dot Pleated Skirt
Two prints, one warm palette. That is the whole trick here.
- The sweater has a blue and cream flower grid with a small mock neck.
- The rust pleated skirt carries cream dots and moves when you walk.
- Cream tall boots break up the rust so the outfit does not get heavy.
- The brown bag with a bright beaded strap is the one playful extra.
The prints work together because the dots are small and the flowers are busy but tidy. For a petite frame, keep the skirt hem at mid calf so the boots show.
8. Hot Pink Cord Dress Over a Puff Sleeve Blouse
A bright dress is easier to wear when a crisp white shirt sits underneath it.
The pink corduroy dress is sleeveless with a seam under the bust and pockets. The blouse has a pointed collar and big balloon sleeves.
Black knee high boots and large hoops finish the outfit. This shade sits close to your brand pink, so it is a natural fit for the article.
Ready to copy it? Here is the short list.
9. Blue Velvet Suit, One of the Dressier Friendsgiving Outfit Ideas
For the host who wants a little drama, a velvet suit does the job.
The blazer is double breasted with dark buttons, and the trousers are a matching slim, straight cut.
Burgundy patent pointed pumps add a deep pop against the peacock blue. Arms crossed, sleeves pushed slightly, the whole thing reads confident without being fussy.
Wear a simple thin necklace and skip anything else on top. Velvet already has plenty to say.
10. Cord Pants and a Graphic Knit
Casual, and proud of it. Rust brown corduroy pants with a belted waist sit under a cream short sleeve knit that has teal, coral and yellow diamond shapes and a teal edge at the hem and sleeves.
White sneakers and a small black shoulder bag finish it.
A cropped, boxy knit and a wide leg pant is a good pairing when you want room in both. The look leans laid back, so here is how it changes if the table gets dressier.
| As shown | Dressed up |
|---|---|
| White leather sneakers | Brown ankle boots |
| Knit worn loose | Front tucked into the belt |
| Small black bag | Gold hoops and a tan clutch |
11. Matching Pink Cord Set With a Stripe Tee
Head to toe in one color can look modern, and this set shows how.
The blazer is a dusty rose corduroy with cream buttons and a double breasted front. The pants are extra wide and sweep the floor.
A black and white striped tee underneath keeps the pink from taking over. Sneakers with a green side stripe make it relaxed enough for a casual friend gathering.
Petite tip: hem the pants so the sneaker toe just peeks out.
12. Rust Satin Skirt and Turtleneck
Warm tones sit right next to each other here, which is why it looks rich.
A chocolate brown turtleneck goes with a copper satin midi skirt that has a soft bias cut. Suede tan knee boots and a tan structured crossbody bag with a gold clasp round it out.
Nothing is matchy, but every piece belongs to the same autumn palette.
The satin catches the light and the knit stays matte. That contrast is doing all the work.
Pair one shiny fabric with one matte fabric in the same color family.
13. White Shirt Over a Bustier and Full Skirt
Sharp contrast, soft shapes. The oversized white shirt is worn open with the sleeves pushed up, over a black structured bodice with a scalloped neckline.
The skirt is sheer black tulle with big round black discs scattered across it. Black patent pointed heels and a small black nylon shoulder bag are all that is left to add.
The shirt is what makes the fancy skirt feel relaxed enough for Friendsgiving. Here is the shift.
A statement bodice and skirt on their own, which can feel like a cocktail party.
An open white shirt with rolled sleeves, which adds ease and covers the arms.
14. Pleated Faux Leather Shirt Dress
Texture is the star in this last look.
The dress is deep olive with a shirt collar, buttons down the front, puffed sleeves with cuffs, and a tie belt at the waist.
The skirt is fully pleated and falls to mid calf. Black pointed boots with a block heel sit under it, so the outfit stays sleek from top to bottom.
For shorter legs, the pleats give length and the boots keep the line unbroken.
15. Oversized Striped Shirt With Cropped Jeans and Chunky Boots
Not every Friendsgiving needs a dress. This one is for the friend who shows up straight from the neighborhood walk.
- The shirt is a big, light blue button-up with thin white stripes and a chest pocket. The sleeves are cuffed and pushed up loosely.
- The jeans are a pale wash with a wide, cropped leg that stops above the ankle.
- Black platform ankle boots add a little height and some weight to the bottom half.
- An olive coat with a plaid lining is carried over one arm, and a black shoulder bag hangs at the side.
The cropped hem is the detail to copy. It shows a bit of ankle, which stops wide legs from swallowing a shorter frame.
Tuck just the front corner of the shirt so your waist shows a little, and leave the rest loose.
