Turkey. Mashed potatoes. Stuffing. Green bean casserole. Sweet potatoes with the little marshmallows on top. Apple pie. Pecan pie. Pumpkin pie. And a giant scoop of ice cream.

What are ... nine things that shouldn't be wolfed down while wearing a skintight dress, Alex?

Darn right. With the gluttonous gorging of Thanksgiving and a million holiday parties in hot pursuit, it's time to get your game plan together. Oh, sure, you've got your Tums at the ready, but are you dressed for the occasion? These forgiving garments are more stylish than your dad's old sweatpants, and they still let you binge in comfort -- because the last thing Grandpa Willie needs is an errant button hitting him in his good eye.


What to Wear for a Feast

    Loose T-Shirt Dress
    Hang loose in a playful Maharishi Necklace t-shirt dress -- so hip with high heels! ($95, Net-A-Porter)

    Net-A-Porter

    Elastic Waist Pants
    These sophisticated wide-leg dress pants from New York & Company sport a generous elastic waist. Go on, have another slice of pie. ($29.95, New York & Company)

    New York & Company

    Drawstring Skirt
    This adjustable voile skirt from Old Navy hits the three C's: comfy, cute, and cheap. Opt for red or chocolate and pair with fun shoes for a festive holiday look. ($20, Old Navy)

    Old Navy

    Drop Waist Dress
    Take the pressure of your midsection with a retro drop-waist style, like this dress from C&C California. Those flapper girls were totally on to something. ($89.60, Shopbop)

    Shopbop

    Empire-Waist Dress
    This empire-waist frock from Susana Monaco will keep your belly unbound without fueling pregnancy rumors. ($178, Revolve Clothing)

    Revolve Clothing

    Pocket Jumper
    Throw a festive jumper like this fair-isle number from Charlotte Russe over a tee or turtleneck -- so much better than a tight squeeze. ($26.99, Charlotte Russe)

    Charlotte Russe

    Dressed-Up Sweatshirt
    Who knew sweats could be this adorable? Bonus: The front pockets on this bow-tie sweatshirt from United Bamboo are great for secretly rubbing your stuffed belly (or hoarding dinner rolls). ($258, Oak)

    Oak

    Baggy Sweater Dress
    Meet the Goldilocks of dresses: not too tight, not too blousy, and just right for giving those sweet potatoes some extra room to play with. We like this Kala sweater dress from Forever21. ($19.80, Forever21)

    Forever21

    Dressed-Up Drawstring Pants
    While drawstring waists are belly-friendly, Granny may frown upon terrycloth Juicy at the dinner table. Look for a dressier pair like these from Tory Burch, top with a nice shirt (or bulge-concealing Tory tunic), and go at it. ($295, Tory Burch)

    Tory Burch

    Kimono-Style Blouse
    The loose draping of this kimono-sleeve knot top from Banana Republic helps hide bulging bellies. ($79, Banana Republic)

    Banana Republic