Summer is well and truly in swing, and many of us mark the occasion with outdoor activities—be these beach trips, pool parties, or picnics in the park. Like many of you, we love a good picnic, and we also love the outfit opportunities that come with it. Much as we love a good dip—be this in salt or chlorinated water—there are only so many ways you can style a bikini. So without further ado, here is a list of picnic-style outfits ideas for this summer.
The Dinara Set
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Have you ever tried sitting cross-legged in jeans? It’s not a good time. You’ll feel so much more comfortable and unrestricted in the Dinara Set, which was made for summer picnics. Take one look at this two-piece and you’ll see why. Sure, it may graze the grass with its magnificent maxi cut, but its graceful, A-line fall to the floor is what makes this outfit amazing. Pair it with the adorable crop top—sans straps—and you’ve got yourself a minimalist look fit for a picnic. Add the Emilia Pink Petal Earrings and a pair of pink heels for a feminine finishing touch.
The Laurent Knit Set
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Or, if you want to look out-right pretty in pink, may we recommend the Laurent Knit Set? Now, don’t be fooled by the word ‘knit’. This ensemble is a certified spring and summer essential! Why? Well, take one look at it. It’s like someone extracted the pink from the pinkest spring flower and put it in this set. This is a color that translates perfectly to summer. Strawberry margaritas, anyone? (We’ll bring them to the picnic in a special thermos.)
With its marvelous midi cut, the Laurent Knit Set will stay above ground level, if that was a concern for you above. Its ruched, ruffled crop top adds a vibrant texture to the ensemble, which is elongated by its off-the-shoulder sleeves. Complement this outfit with the Marta Gold Hoop Earrings and Laila Heels.
The Jules Set
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Speaking of springtime flowers, the Jules Set exemplifies springtime florals. Its yellow print, ruffled detailing, and balloon sleeves channel a light, sun-dappled summer breeze. Like a true summer ensemble, it sits lightly on the torso, and its shorts are so flared and free-flowing that you could mistake them for a skirt. Everything about the Jules Set is flirty and playful. It’s such a great outfit to wear on a carefree summer day—or on a summer picnic!
The Lonia Dress + a floral headpiece
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If you’re going on a picnic, sometimes, all you need is a simple summer dress. The Lonia Dress is that dress. It may look white, but look a little closer and you’ll see it’s actually champagne. Of course, that means we’ll need to pop some champers on the picnic—for colour-matching purposes, obviously. Alternatively, if you have a champagne breakfast picnic coming up, this couldn’t be a more thematically accurate dress.
What do we love about the Lonia Dress? It’s so simple. All you need to do is slip on this slip-style mini and you’re pretty much done. Just adjust the dainty little straps and enjoy its shirred bodice and adorable ruffles. The only thing missing is a floral headpiece!
The Lupita Dress + a straw sunhat
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On the flip side, sometimes a picnic calls for an elaborate dress—or maybe you want to make a loud entrance to the picnic ground. Whatever you’ve got going on, the Lupita Dress will have you covered—well, save for that large side slit that runs up the right leg. But that’s what gives Lupita so much character!
Despite its right leg-, waist-, and back-baring ways, the Lupita Dress is actually cut in a long, flowing maxi style. It further softens and feminizes itself with its dainty shoulder straps and its pastel pink hue. Nevertheless, this dress is aflutter with voluminous frills, from the ruffled off-the-shoulder sleeves to the five-tiered layer cake of its maxi skirt. Pair it with a small straw sunhat to seal the summer picnic vibes. Sweet Lupita also goes a treat with Laila Heels.
And that’s a wrap!
There are so many ways you can sweeten your summer picnic aesthetic—and that’s before we even get to the picnic basket. Summer is the time to look as sweet and feminine as a seasonal fruit arrangement—or maybe even a pina colada. Whatever your drink of choice, wear one of these and you’ll be a tall glass of champagne, indeed. We hope we have given you a sweet taste of picnic-style outfits for summer.
