Wednesday, November 25, 2009

How to Prepare a Thanksgiving Outfit


Definitive dates call for a gourmet ensemble. Something layered with interest, infused with style, peppered with the unexpected.

Such a day is Thanksgiving, a day in which my ridiculously ample blessings require generous gratitude from my person. And in order to convey my bountiful internal thanks, I need to make full use of articulate outer fittings. Below is a step by step recipe should you have appreciation to express as well.


Ingredient 1: Simple, sophisticated basics
Like butter and salt, a fine underpinning and a clean-lined knee length skirt are necessities for every sartorial pantry. Appropriate foundaions for every age, occasion, and season.


Procurement Point:
ModBod Perfect Capsleeve
ModBod Pencil Skirt

These ModBod basics are priced affordably enough that one can procure them in multiple colors. The stretch in both ensure a flattering fit and keep shy body ranges (shoulders & knees) out of view.

Ingredient 2: An ambrosial blouse

Something that speaks of nutmeg and cinnamon. Earthy, warm, and redolent. I chose a delicate tie-neck silk, just enough to add interest but not so much that it overwhelms. Procurement Point:
(This illustrated model is no longer available, but these alternatives are)
ModBod Anna Ruffle Neck Top
Victoria's Secret Silk Georgette Tie-Front Floral Blouse



Step 3: A textured jacket

With a feminine nod at Sherlock Holmes, this nubby wool cape makes cozy chic.

Step 4: Apply Accessories

You can see a small smattering of my accessory choices photographed above, but my full dream list is available at
Sensibly Styled.
Here is another application in cranberry & licorice.

Felicitous Wishes for a Jubilant Thanksgiving!

7 comments:

  1. the bottom outfit is divine. i love everything about it.

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  2. You look as delicious as a Thanksgiving feast!.

    HEART ME

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  3. Yes but I think your major accessory this year is not cinnamon or cranberry but COCO!!

    teehee!

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  4. I like the ModBod skirts. Will you just come over and pick an outfit for my Thanksgiving Dinner?

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  5. Those outfits are fabulous. I agree with Kim your major accessory is COCO. And the best part is that she goes with everything.

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  6. Love your blouse and caplet!

    The red shoes were enough to make me swoon.

    I have a newspaper interview on Monday so found myself shopping at Anthro on Wednesday. Alas my favorite personal shopper was home (as she should be) with her darling daughter. I missed you though. :)

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  7. You did such a beautiful job, thank you again!

    vanessa from inevergrewup.net

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