What to Wear to Thanksgiving (That Isn't Sneakers)
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Thanksgiving has a dress code, even if no one says it out loud. It isn't black tie, and it isn't the gym. It sits somewhere in the comfortable middle, where you look like you made an effort without looking like you're trying too hard. This year, start with your feet.
The Case Against Sneakers
We get it. Sneakers are easy. But the day is a long one: cooking, hosting, the second helping, the post-dinner walk, the family photo you'll be looking at for years. A good loafer handles all of it and looks considered in every frame. It slips on at the door and dresses up whatever you're wearing.
Look 1: The Host
You're up at dawn with the bird and greeting guests by noon. Pair dark denim with an oxford shirt and a shawl-collar cardigan, then finish with the Larson Weejuns®. It's polished enough to answer the door and relaxed enough to baste in.
Look 2: The Guest
You've been invited, so show up like it. Wear wool trousers with a fine-gauge merino crew and a camel overcoat. The Whitney Weejuns® in a rich brown leather pull the whole look into fall.
Look 3: The Long Weekend
Friday calls for leftovers and a drive. Go with corduroys, a chunky fisherman knit, and thick ribbed socks, with loafers on your feet. Socks and loafers are not a mistake. They're a choice, and a good one in November.
A Note on Weather
If the forecast turns, give your leather a quick conditioning before you head out and keep a cloth by the door for wiping salt and slush. The right pair only gets better with the seasons, provided you look after it.
The Last Word
Traditions are worth keeping, and so are the things that last. Since 1936, the Weejuns® has been showing up to the table. This year, let it take a seat at yours.
