3 Memorial Day Weekend Outfits
What Are We Wearing?
Memorial Day Weekend is here! The unofficial start of summer and with it comes a packed calendar of barbecues, beach days, rooftop brunches, and weekend getaways. MDW is the perfect opportunity to debut your effortless summer style and those trending pieces we have been dying to wear. If you are heading to a backyard gathering or soaking up the sun by the shore, these three looks will have you dressed for the moment all weekend (and summer) long. Here’s how to make a fashion statement this holiday weekend, no matter what your plans are.
Effortlessly Casual, Subtly Chic
You can never go wrong with a mix of comfort and polish for a casual backyard or poolside BBQ. Opt for a crisp white cotton poplin blouse, slightly oversized and half-tucked into a pair of high-rise denim cut off shorts. Add a woven leather belt for shape and style, and finish with minimalist brown leather strappy sandals that can take you from lawn games to the lounge. Style it with a pair of gold or silver hoops or layered dainty necklaces for some shine and a raffia tote bag to carry your essentials and finish with oversized sunglasses to complete your laid-back, oh-so chic BBQ look.
Beachside Glamour Meets Coastal Ease
If you’re headed to the shore, make a splash with a breezy linen cover-up dress or sarong layered over a jewel toned retro style bikini. Choose bright, jewel, or nautical-inspired tones like orange for vibrance, purple or green for a more luxe look or navy and red for a more patriotic touch. Slide on some raffia flats or an espadrille wedge sandal, and don’t forget a wide-brimmed hat for both sun protection and a style statement. I’d go with a slicked-back bun, cat-eye sunnies to play off the retro bikini and bronzed cheekbones for a dose of seaside glamour.
Sophisticated Neutrals With a Pop
If your MDW plans involve sipping mimosas or exploring city streets, opt for an elegant midi sundress in a soft neutral like a sandy beige, muted olive, or pale blush. Pair it with block heel sandals and a structured mini bag in a bold accent color like cobalt blue, tomato red or bright yellow for contrast. You can mix textures here like cotton, linen, and leather if you want to go for a more elevated monochromatic look that keeps things visually interesting. A silk scarf tied to your bag or worn as a hair accessory is a nice way to complete the luxe look and be sure to bring a lightweight cropped jacket or denim blazer in case temps dip into the evening.
