Shopping for cocktail dresses may be one of our favorite pastimes. Paired with a sultry red lipstick (or nude!), a designer clutch and beautiful accessories (not to mention: comfortable heels), ...

The Merino Wool Ribbed Midi Dress from Talbots is a lightweight, soft, comfy sweater dress that one shopping writer is wearing for Thanksgiving. Shop more festive dresses ahead of the holiday season.