The holiday season is finally upon us! And with the holidays comes the inevitable Meal At Which You Make Yourself Uncomfortably Full. It’s okay! I’m here to help! It IS possible to look fashionable while chowing down on that second piece of pie.

Obviously, we don’t want anything that fits to close to the waistline. But how can you do that without looking like a big ol’ sack of potatoes?

This swing cardigan from Forever 21 fits the bill:

Melina Swing Cardigan at Forever 21, $34.80

The waist is nice and loose, but the buttons and cowl neck keep it from looking sloppy. Pair this with your favorite comfy jeans, a long sleeved tee, and a pair of flats or boots. You will have yourself a casual Thanksgiving look that allows plenty of room for a second helping of mashed potatoes and gravy.

A sweater dress is another great option for holiday meals. Sweater dresses are dressier than just jeans and a tee, but casual enough to wear at even the most relaxed family gathering. I love this dress from Banana Republic:

Cowlneck Sweater Dress at Banana Republic, $130.00

The empire waist will give you plenty of room for extra stuffing! The great thing about this dress is that it can be made casual with tights and flats for family gatherings, or you can wear it as shown to your business casual office!

This blousy sweater from Old Navy is loose enough to conceal the ten hot buttered yeast rolls you might feel compelled to eat (OR IS THAT JUST ME?):

Old Navy Mock Turtleneck Sweater $26.50

Or you could distract attention away from your belly fully of stuffing with a nice cowl neck: