Looking for thanksgiving outfits for petite frames that give you more options than a sweater and jeans? Think plaid mini skirts, cream dresses and chocolate-brown separates.
There are casual combinations here too, plus a few dressier looks if you want to bring out your tall boots.
You can keep things simple or have fun with checks and little pumpkin details. Use these pictures for outfit inspiration, then choose lengths that work on you.
A cropped hem in a photo may need a little adjustment on your frame.
Thanksgiving outfit ideas worth saving
cream dress and brown boots
We’re starting off strong with this pretty cream dress and tall brown boots. I love the high neckline and full sleeves against the fitted shape of the dress.
Pair yours with a little cream chain-strap bag like this one. You don’t need much else.
beige cardigan and wide-leg jeans
If you are looking for something simple to put together, this one is for you. A beige cardigan sits over a white tee, with a black belt showing above the wide-leg jeans.
Try your jeans on with your chosen shoes before settling on the hem length. I’d keep them just off the floor.
plaid mini and cream top
How cute is this plaid skirt? The brown and cream checks look so pretty with the fitted high-neck top and pale ankle boots.
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Keep the top tucked in to follow this look. A watch and a few bracelets are lovely finishing touches.
little florals and tan boots
This floral dress may just be one of my favorites here. I love the tiny red and yellow flowers against the black background, plus those gathered tiers.
Try tan knee-high boots and a matching shoulder bag if you want the same combination.
blue layers and checked pants
Don’t want to stick to orange and brown? No problem!
This light-blue sweater and darker blue jacket give you another way to dress for the day.
The brown-and-white checked pants are so cute with the crossed straps on those brown flats. Choose an ankle-length pair if you want your shoes to show.
brown skirt and white flats
I am obsessed with this brown-on-brown outfit. The loose sweater looks lovely over the long, slightly shiny skirt.
The white strap flats and little cream bag are my favorite extra touches. I’d keep both if you’re recreating this.
plaid pinafore and white turtleneck
If you love a layered dress, try this dark plaid pinafore over a white turtleneck. The deep V neckline lets plenty of the white top show through.
Add dark tights and tall black boots to follow the picture. That little necklace is a pretty detail too.
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black wide legs and deep green
Want something a little dressier for dinner? This sleeveless black look has a high neckline, a belt at the waist and gorgeous wide legs.
I love the deep green jacket draped around the arms. Add long earrings and a small black bag if you want to keep that dressed-up feel.
checked blazer and ankle jeans
This is a lovely way to dress up your jeans without going all out. The checked blazer sits over a dark high-neck top, with tan pointed boots below the shorter hems.
Let the cuffs of your top peek out beneath the blazer sleeves like they do here.
black sweater and glossy pants
Don’t want to wear boots? No problem there! Try black-and-white sneakers with glossy black pants and a loose black sweater.
I love the white lettering on the sweater with the shoes. The layered necklaces give you a little shine up top.
orange dress and pumpkin details
How adorable are the pumpkin details on this outfit? The orange button-front dress has little vine designs, while the brown bag has pumpkins and a matching charm.
The tall brown boots finish the look with white socks peeking out above them. Save this one if you want to lean into the holiday theme.
brown vest and white sleeves
This is another cute way to wear brown for Thanksgiving. Layer a brown vest over a white shirt and pair it with blue jeans.
The side ties on the vest are my favorite part. Add a brown belt and gold-tone earrings if you want those same little details.
gingham shirt and double straps
There’s so much to love here, from the black-and-white gingham shirt to the brown double-strap shoes. The light-blue jeans keep the outfit casual.
Try a brown jacket with a tan sweater draped over your shoulders for a similar layered look. I’d keep the heart pendant too.
white turtleneck and checked skirt
I love this oversized white turtleneck with the checked midi skirt. The burgundy ankle boots are such a pretty choice instead of black.
If you like the loose shape, leave your sweater untucked like this. You don’t have to add a belt.
orange plaid and dark jeans
If you’re looking for a casual outfit with a little fall color, go with this open plaid shirt. The orange lines stand out against the white top underneath.
Dark skinny jeans and pale pointed ankle boots complete the combination. Keep the shirt open so those little buttons on your top show.
gingham peplum and brown pants
This gingham top is so pretty! I especially love the puffed sleeves and the little flared hem beneath the fitted, gathered middle.
Pair a similar top with brown wide-leg pants. The gold-tone earrings are enough of an extra detail for me.
button-front mini and black boots
The gold-tone buttons on this tan mini skirt are my favorite part of the outfit. They look so good with the plain black turtleneck.
Add tall pointed black boots and a small black bag to try the same look. You could also add black tights if you prefer more coverage.
patterned sweater and cream pants
Don’t want to wear dark colors from head to toe? This pale patterned sweater and cream pants pairing is a lovely alternative.
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I love the dark bands across the sweater with the brown shoulder bag. Try a small front tuck to leave the top of your pants visible.
blue mini and white headband
How cute is this button-front blue dress? The short sleeves and collar keep it simple, while the wide white headband adds something a little different.
The brown boots and matching bag look gorgeous together. For a layered variation, I’d add a cream cardigan.
cream neckline and brown shorts
Last but definitely not least, we have this cream-and-brown outfit. I love the off-shoulder outer top over the higher-neck layer!
The long dark brown shorts sit just above the tall boots. Try this combination if you want an alternative to a mini skirt.
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