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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Is this too casual for Thanksgiving? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:34:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php DonnaF on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1404582 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:35:14 +0000 DonnaF 1404582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Since the dinner was at your aunt's house, I would take my cue from how she and her immediately family dresses for the occasion and maybe up it one-half notch as a sign of respect for the hostess.  Since it was An Occasion, I would not wear blue jeans; colored jeans would be okay.  Where we go, they are very casual, but if my daughter were dressed this way, I would ask her to honor the occasion not look so everyday. cheryle (Dianthus) on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1404212 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 03:41:24 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1404212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the proportions are a bit off.  The low rise lengthens the torso and the wide contrast belt widens the hip.  Probably not the best but for a family dinner, casual usually reigns. You are lucky to live somewhere warm enough that you don't need boots.  Ugg Deborah on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1404105 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 22:55:21 +0000 Deborah 1404105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well I am in Australia so we don't have Thanksgiving.  I think it all depends on what the norm is for your family re how dressed up you need to be.  I like your outfit.  It skews more casual, but it's still nicely put together and you look good.  Kate, maybe check in with Inge regarding your other thread. I don't know what happened as it's morning here and I don't know what happened over night. minimalist on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403857 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 06:12:58 +0000 minimalist 1403857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shiny FTW! shiny on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403750 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 01:07:05 +0000 shiny 1403750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your jeans have rips in them which takes them into the too casual zone. It's silly because you may have dropped good $ on those jeans to get the rips just so. But dress codes are silly like that.  Otherwise the Shiny Thanksgiving rule of thumb is that if you're the cook you can wear whatever the heck you want. If you aren't the cook, you have to show up dressed nicer than the cook. You can dress +1 if you contributed a main dish, +2 if you brought a side dish +3 if you brought a dessert, +4 if you brought alcohol, +5 if you brought nothing but yourself, +6 (now we're talking black tie) if you brought nothing but a BF who doesn't wear shoes. Subtract if he proposed at dinner! :-D katemmcoy on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403690 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:53:48 +0000 katemmcoy 1403690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ummm how are you guys even trying to suggest this is equivalent?? I'm not wearing shoes IN MY OWN HOUSE! My bf went out in his bare feet. Not the same.  Anonymous on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403688 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:51:09 +0000 Anonymous 1403688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm curious about what looks like a Playboy bunny  belt buckle in your photo.  That part might throw me off at a family dinner.  But as far as casual vs dressed up? Every family is different, and I say go with what works best for you and takes into consideration your host. I think it shows respect to dress up a bit when invited out for dinner - but I know family is sometimes exempt from that:) Laurinda on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403686 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:50:17 +0000 Laurinda 1403686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bare feet, oooh disgusting dirt and foot oils ;-). katemmcoy on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403685 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:49:42 +0000 katemmcoy 1403685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ^nice try, but I'm inside my house. try again MsMary on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403681 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:45:46 +0000 MsMary 1403681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it would have been nicer with some footwear... darla on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403608 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:14:24 +0000 darla 1403608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you look great ! Jeans look nice especially when paired with a nice top like you show here. My thought when dressing to be with family/friends is to dress like you care. Simple as that. I wouldn't want to be seen in something I would throw on when cleaning out my garage in or working in the garden. But I do like to look like I thought about what I wanted to wear.  Sisters are funny-- my sister and I tease each other sometimes about what we are wearing but it's all in fun. When someone insults the way you are dressed, just come back with a compliment about how they are dressed.  Echo on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403603 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:57:42 +0000 Echo 1403603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is such a personal thing. Our family always dresses a little bit nicer on festive occasions, and it would be seen as disrespectful to wear something so casual. But other families have different traditions, so no one can say with certainty whether something is "right" or "wrong" because it depends on the family, the expectations and the circumstances. katemmcoy on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403601 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:53:19 +0000 katemmcoy 1403601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ we celebrated at my aunt's house. I don't understand how that's not appropriate attire to be honest. what did she want? a fancy dress? thimblelina on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403569 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 17:57:30 +0000 thimblelina 1403569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, someday your sister will regret squandering family time in unproductive sartorial sniping. Until then, ignore! Deb on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403478 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:56:54 +0000 Deb 1403478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is neat casual....an everyday sort of look. In my world, Australian people generally make more of an effort to dress up for festive occasions. After reading Angie's recent post on dressing for festivities, I've noted that Americans generally seem more casual when it comes to festivities. Personally, I think if you have nicer dressier clothes, festivities are the time to wear them. At the same time, we have the right to be individuals, and if you felt good and appropriate wearing these clothes, who has the right to question your taste? You definitely look neat enough. Gigi on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403447 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 02:50:15 +0000 Gigi 1403447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For my family, this outfit would be just fine: something casual but polished. I'm sorry that your sister gave you a hard time. You look nice. Anonymous on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403424 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:32:21 +0000 Anonymous 1403424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Many families dress up a bit more for this important family dinner. A dress or skirt outfit or slacks that are not jeans may be what your sister is talking about. Even dressy shoes like heels with a great pair of jeans and dressy top would give you a more festive look. rachylou on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403422 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:23:43 +0000 rachylou 1403422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To me, Thanksgiving is a casual-dress holiday meant to be spent at home... Well except for a walk outside to see the leaves and some mud football. So I think you're dressed fine. I will say I'd be cold, but I think 72 F is cold. And also my family is all turtleneck under button down and slacks, but you have to understand they think they're being casual. Does your family as a whole dress a little more? Is everyone in slacks or something? Aquamarine on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403418 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:06:32 +0000 Aquamarine 1403418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it depends on where you celebrated (at home? A relative's house?) and who you celebrated with. I think you look fine if everyone around you is casually dressed. Ah, the holidays...some relative is bound to get on your nerves TraceyLiz65 on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403414 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 00:44:25 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1403414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Feeling a little cynical so excuse me when I say that sometimes family just likes to tear us down... In past years, has your family dressed up and you  beat to your own drum?   Or is casual normal and sister just was in a disapproving mood?  I would take it lightly.. Would you say what she said to her or others?   katemmcoy on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403409 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 23:25:11 +0000 katemmcoy 1403409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ my sister thinks I needed to dress up a bit more. i don't get it! i was clean and wore clothes that fit well, and i was comfy. what more do they want? Zibbets on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403403 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 23:06:59 +0000 Zibbets 1403403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it depends on what your family custom is. You look adorable! My family dresses up, but many don't. I wouldn't worry about it now. Did you get the stink eye from Aunt Laurie? katemmcoy on "Is this too casual for Thanksgiving?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-too-casual-for-thanksgiving#post-1403398 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 22:59:29 +0000 katemmcoy 1403398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ was just wondering if you guys think this is too casual for a thanksgiving dinner. this is what I wore...