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4 Ways to Wear Sweatpants to Thanksgiving Dinner

Who wants to wear real pants anyway?

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When it comes to getting dressed for Thanksgiving, you have two options: really go for it and put together a full lewk for your holiday dinner...or take the chic, slacker way out and wear an outfit that includes a pair of glorified sweatpants. Cut from sequins, cashmere, or even leather, upscale joggers mean you'll look fully put together while reaching for an extra helping of wine and pie. Scroll through for 4 ways to wear sweats to Turkey Day dinner, then toss an extra thanks my way.

Casual

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If you really don't feel like getting dressed for dinner, team an off-the-shoulder sweater with skinny sweats. Sneakers and a bucket bag match the easy-going vibe.

T By Alexander Wang Shell-Trimmed Cotton French Terry Straight-Leg Pants, $88; theoutnet.com ; ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo Cashmere sweater, $178; theoutnet.com; Nike Lab x Sacai Air Max 90, $175; nike.com; Mansur Bucket Bat, $595; stevenalan.com

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Semi-Casual

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If you want to make it look like you put in at least a little bit of effort, add some polish to cashmere sweats with a sharp blazer, loafers, and a beret.

White and Warren Essential Cashmere Pant $330; whiteandwarren.com; Classic Bodysuit, $34; americanapparel.com; Helmut Lang Tech Stretch Suiting Blazer, $795; intermixonline.com; Gucci Jordaan Leather Loafer, $695; gucci.com; Kangol Modelaine Beret, $52; kangolstore.com

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Dressy

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Kanye West is a fan of leather jogging pants so you should be, too. Style them with a billowy blouse, dangly earrings, and high-heels for an outfit that's equal parts dressed up and comfortable.

Cupcakes and Cashmere 'Diana' Faux Leather Jogger Pants, $120; nordstrom.com; Vince Tuxedo Blouse, $268; intermixonline.com; Oscar de la Renta Long Bugle Bead Tassel Earrings, $395; fwrd.com; Stuart Weitzman The Nudist Sandal, $398; stuartweitzman.com

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Festive

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Meeting your S.O.'s parents for the first time? Balance the almost too-cool vibes of your sequin pants with a plaid shirt. Pumps and a chic clutch will also impress.

J.Crew Collection Pull On Sequin Pants, $198; jcrew.com; Gianvito Rossi Satin & Suede Amal Pumps, $995; barneys.com; APC Girl Plaid Shirt with Wool, $280; stylebop.com; 3.1 Phillip Lim Alix Circle Clutch, $395; 31philliplim.com

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Nikki Ogunnaike

Nikki Ogunnaike is the senior digital director of Harper's Bazaar, where she oversees a team of editors and writers who cover the culture of style across the website, video, and social media. She has previously held roles at GQ, ELLE, Glamour, InStyle, and Vanity Fair. You may also recognize Nikki from her time as the host of Snapchat’s Online, IRL and IGTV's The Run Through. In her free time Nikki enjoys running half marathons, learning about wine, and watching reality TV without an ounce of shame.  

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