Oprah Behind the Scenes November 2016 Cover

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A Warm Welcome
There are lots of ways to dress a turkey, but only one way to dress an Oprah—as we were reminded at this month's cover shoot. "My clothes must make me want to lounge!" she said with faux-diva drama and perfect comic timing. This Ryan Roche knit dress did the trick: soft and stretchy enough for a little on-set dancing to Adele, chic enough for holiday hostessing. Makeup artist Derrick Rutledge also went for a soft look, using his trick for a subtle lip: a dusting of powder under the lipstick to mute the shade. "So I'm not saying 'Come on in, y'all' with bright red lips," Oprah joked. As the conversation turned to gratitude, she shared her top tip for a joyful Thanksgiving: "Spend less time on the turkey and give more attention to the people at your table."

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Strike A Pose
"Isn't this a beautiful door?" Oprah asked the crew as she sashayed onto the set.

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Knit Hits: Go for the Gold
For entertaining at home, head-to-toe knits are the right blend of polished and cozy. "At least one piece should be fitted or belted," says O creative director Adam Glassman. "You can layer similar tones to create a long, lean line."

Dress, RVN, $495; RVNNYC.com
Earrings, Sequin, $148; sequin-nyc.com, Heels $99; NineWest.com

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Knit Hits: Tasteful Nudes
Cardigan, White House Black Market, $98; WHBM.com
Sweater, $15, and pants, $30; Uniqlo.com
Belt $95; Reiss.com
Clutch, $178; VinceCamuto.com
Sneakers, Aldo, $75; AldoShoes.com

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Knit Hits: Gray Area
Cardigan, $638; EileenFisher.com
Sweater, $250; RebeccaTaylor.com
Skirt, Nic + Zoe, $138; NicAndZoe.com; Belt, $50; VinceCamuto.com
Watch, $295; CitizenWatch.com
Boots, Mossimo, $50; Target.com