In keeping with the spirit of smart dressing for food-ish fetes, Banana Republic's Wool Jersey Wrap Front Dress will make for an easy outfit. The dress has a wrap-front draped neckline and a touch of spandex in the fabric, both essential at a time when you're going to feel your most full. With short, cap-sleeves, you won't be sweating when your Dad sets the fireplace ablaze, and because the dress's hemline hits just below the knee, you won't have to listen to Mom go on and on about "dressing like a lady."

The Wool Jersey Wrap Dress is $118 at Banana Republic.