Home / Holidays / Thanksgiving The best (actually realistic) Thanksgiving outfits for kids Comfortable, photo-ready and they may even be able to wear them again. By Karen Johnson and Sara Goldstein Updated November 8, 2024 Rectangle We independently select and share the products we love—and may receive a commission if you choose to buy. Parents often want their kids to wear super cute, festive, and picture-ready outfits during the holidays, but we also know that their kids will inevitably smear cherry pie from forehead to shins the second they get the chance. So much for that expensive outfit you scoured 27 sites looking for. Or, they’ll deem it “too itchy,” “too scratchy,” “too tight” or “too loose” or too… something…at noon on the holiday itself. Throw in any cooking assignments you may have and it’s well, a recipe for disaster. (Even if you’re cooking an easy Thanksgiving recipe. Like the cheese board.) So here’s the solve. You can still dress your kids in something holiday-themed that will hopefully make Great-Aunt Martha happy and make for an IG-worthy snap, but you can also ensure your kids will be comfortable and able to run around and play (thereby reducing your meltdown chances substantially). Related: These family Thanksgiving shirts are the perfect attire for a day of cozy gratitude Here are our fave Thanksgiving outfits for kids—from newborn up—that are cute, comfy, and sure to make all your relatives say “awwww” when your fam arrives at Grandma’s for this fall’s holiday dinner. Cute and comfortable Thanksgiving outfits for babies Carter's Just One You 2-Piece Turkey Undershirt & Bottom Set • $16 Cuddles and corduroy! I mean, they had us at the turkey pocket. SHOP TARGET Stellou & Friends Cable Knit Sweater • $28 Is there anything cuter than a baby sized sweater? This polished but still comfy piece is perfect Thanksgiving attire but can obviously be worn straight on through the season. SHOP TARGET Carter's 3-Piece Thanksgiving Jumper Set • $13.60 $34 From the acorn pockets to the sweetest little headband, this three-piece set is just too cute. And the price is just the icing on the cake! SHOP CARTER'S Coconut Pops The Avery in Turkey Hands • $19 It’s not Thanksgiving without turkey hands. Pair this cloud-soft bamboo bodysuit with a pair of leggings or let those roll-tastic legs hang out for nibbling. (FYI there’s a matching dress for siblings as well!) SHOP COCONUT POPS The Children's Place 3-Piece Thanksgiving Thermal Shirts • $35.97 How about a 3-pack of thermal shirts for Thanksgiving this year? Perfect if you have multiple littles ones in the same size, or, if you only have one, you can rotate through them when they inevitably turn into a human napkin. SHOP THE CHILDREN'S PLACE Carter's Oh So Thankful 2-Piece Organic Set • $14 Sweet, simple and made with organic cotton! SHOP CARTER'S Carter's Thanksgiving Zip-Up Jumpsuit • $9.60 $24 Listen, if this came in our size, we’d roll up to the table wearing it ourselves. SHOP KOHL'S Gap Gap Baby Wrap Sweater Outfit Set • $29 $59.95 This snuggly soft three-piece set has post-turkey nap written all over it. SHOP GAP Old Navy Sweater Knit Ruffled One-Piece for Baby • $19.49 $32.99 This 100% cotton knit one piece features just enough ruffles to be fancy and just enough coziness to keep them wearing it all season long. SHOP OLD NAVY Tea Collection Collared Baby Romper • $39 Isn’t plaid the unofficial pattern of Thanksgiving? Even if we just made that up, this timeless collared romper still makes photo-worthy turkey day attire. SHOP TEA COLLECTION Cute and comfortable Thanksgiving outfits for kids Tea Collection Long Sleeve Wrap Neck Dress • $39 Step aside, turkeys. There are other woodland creatures that make equally adorable holiday looks. Like this super soft dress from Tea Collection. The versatile style can be worn with leggings or tights and in our experience it lasts for ages. As they get longer, it just becomes more of a tunic! SHOP TEA COLLECTION Old Navy Cocoon Crew-Neck Sweater Dress • $29.69 It’s cozy, it’s warm, and it’s not likely to cause much complaining. Is there anything more we can ask for? SHOP OLD NAVY H&M Twill Chinos • $9.99 Will they be willing to swap their cozy pants for a pair of grandma-approved chinos? Well, look at it this way. With these smart pants from H&M, you only have to spend $10 to find out. SHOP H&M H&M Sailor Collar Blouse • $29.99 Pair this one with some velvet leggings and patent leather mary janes or even jeans and boots for a festive look that’s sure to get all the compliments. SHOP H&M Hanna Andersson Long Sleeve Skater Dress with Pockets • $42 The play-ready cotton dresses from Hanna Andersson are a year round go-to, but this gorgeous floral print is festive enough to wear for all the holiday festivites! SHOP HANNA ANDERSSON Janie & Jack Plaid Flannel Shirt • $26.99 $42 Flannel shirts are always in style, and never more so than during the fall. Pair this classic fall-colored button down shirt with jeans, khakis, or corduroys, and your kid will look they just stepped out of a catalog. (And for extra Thanksgiving flair, put a fun turkey day tee on underneath to complete the look!) SHOP JANIE AND JACK Cat & Jack Corduroy Shacket • $20 Between the fuzzy chest pockets and the grown up styling, we’ve never loved a shacket more. SHOP TARGET Old Navy Sweater-Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover Sweater • $20.99 $34.99 With the comfort of a sweatshirt and the sophistication of a sweater, this pullover checks both kid and mom boxes. SHOP OLD NAVY Boden Long Sleeve Fun Jersey Dress • $42 With a relaxed fit and colorful palette, this easy-going dress from Boden won’t be a one and done purchase. They can wear it right on through to spring! 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