So, you’ve scored the invite to celebrate Thanksgiving this year with your boyfriend and his family. With the excitement and anxiety that comes with the invite also comes the dilemma of what to wear. You want to look classic, feel comfortable, and exude confidence all the while wowing them. At FPD, we solved the dilemma of getting dressed by offering a few options to help you look your best, so you can focus on baking the most delicious pumpkin pie they’ve ever tasted!

[Shoshanna Turtleneck Sweater Dress $375, Funktional Knit Dress with Silk Back $125, Ella Moss Evie Sweater Dress $242 all via Shopbop.com]

The Dress

You can truly wear a dress to almost any event. Sheath dresses are timeless and reliable. Remember to steer clear of of ones too short and too tight! Save that for the club, not the “meet the parents” moment. For fall, we favor a sweater dress or a shirtdress with tights. Determine whether or not the affair is normally casual or more formal to decipher between heels, wedges, flats, or flat boots.

[DVF Panel Marta Skirt $147, Rachel Roy Lurex Striped Pencil Skirt $208.60 McQ Alexander McQueen Contour Skirt $325 all via Shopbop.com]

The Skirt

Much like a dress, a skirt can say formal, but not over-the-top. With so many pencil varieties and mid-length skirts, it’s easy to find a look that showcases the best you. Again, avoid the mini! Mini skirts scream wild, party girl.

[Look 1: Hacking Jacket in Herringbone $198, Suzette Blouse $128, High-Waisted Skinny Jean $125, Marceau Hobo $278, Mona Suede Pumps $198, Look 2: Honeycomb Cable Sweater $79.50, Stretch Perfect Shirt $69.50, Cafe Capri in Wool $118, Look 3: Double Cloth Chesapeake Coat $398, Merino Turtleneck Sweater $69.50, Matchstick Jean in Overdyed Denim Black $79.99, Biennial Satchel $348, Darby Glitter Loafers $215, All 3 looks via JCrew.com]

The Pants

If you’re more casual, there are certainly plenty of pants options. We recommend avoiding jeans, unless they are a darker wash. Basic black never fails, but dress pants come in all colors now from camel to red to tweed. Nonetheless, dress your pants up with a blazer, a nice sweater, or a pretty blouse. Remember, we all tend to overeat on this holiday, so make sure your ensemble leaves enough room to be forgiving.

[Nadine Structured Bag, $42.95, HandbagHeaven.com; Mineral Deposit Necklace, $64.99, ModCloth.com]

The Accessories

Having one or two gorgeous accessories can transform an outfit (like the J.Crew purses or pumps above), plus offer a conversation starter! A necklace or a structured bag can absolutely pull an outfit together. Word of caution: don’t overdo it! This is not the time to be super trendy; let your personality be the focal point, but of course, don’t be afraid of a stylish accessory being a conversation starter.

A key thing to remember: When you feel good about yourself, it shows.

-Alana Quagliariello

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Joe Zee is back and we couldn’t be happier! Working as ELLE’s Creative Director since 2007, Zee’s flair has made him nothing short of a fashion superhero. Talented, yet amicable, Zee knows the industry and all of its immeasurable promise.

Zee is back to steer success in the direction of  various designers as he helps to makeover their businesses to become relevant again. In his own version of tough-love fashion rehab, Zee will star in season two of the Sundance Channel original series ALL ON THE LINE, premiering November 25^th at 9:30 p.m.

We at FashionPulseDaily eagerly attended the ALL ON THE LINE screening event at the Hearst Tower lat week and viewing the preview was all that we needed to be hooked. Whether in need of a big buy to continue their lines or in need of design/business alterations, Zee hopes to help six designers continue to do what they love.

Join Sundance Channel and Joe Zee as they keep the fashion dream alive with everyone from Nicole Miller to Aysha Saeed. You can expect guest appearances from influential insiders such as Rachel Roy, Badgley Mischka designers,  and Olivia Palermo.

Additional information for “All On The Line” is available here. Episodes air Friday nights at 9:30 et/pt.

-Alana Quagliariello

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Rachel Roy, a designer most known for her evening wear, is evolving into new territory as her business expands and effortless dressing becomes more of a must.  Her F/W 2011 collection certainly was less about evening wear and more about everyday versatility.  The collection had an emphasis on layering that made it easy to create looks that could go from day to night.  Hefty knits, stripped tops, and even floral harem pants gave the collection a stylish yet accessible feel.

-Dana deBoer

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Backstage Beauty at Rachel Roy: Wendy Rowe from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics tells us how to get the look

Finale, Rachel Roy Fall/Winter 2010 Show

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Without a doubt, Fashion Pulse Daily absolutely loves Justin Giunta and his Subversive Jewelry line — we really cannot get enough of it! So we were thrilled to learn that Justin’s designs were found on the runway this season at the J.Mendel, Rachel Roy, and Trovata shows. We almost felt bad for the designers, as the fabulous jewelry stole the show every time! Subversive jewelry can truly be seen as unique  statement pieces that trumps everything else that the wearer may have on — which in a way makes dressing minimalist a breeze — just through on a piece of Subversive to spice things up! We also took a closer look at the upcoming “Hard Twines” collection from Subversive, coming for Fall 2009.  The collection is composed of silk and twine cording, hand-painted crystals, and rhinestone embellishments that lends it a sturdy backbone for the amazing shapes and materials used. See below for a sneak peak and some of our favorites for the collection!