The Best Outfits for Memorial Day Weekend and Beyond

By Kristina Rutkowski
Updated May 14, 2018 @ 12:45 pm
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Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a fresh batch of summer outfit ideas for whatever adventures you have planned. Whether you are hitting the beach with friends or trailblazing the great outdoors, we’ve made it easy to shop seamlessly for this holiday weekend. With cute looks that are so easy to achieve, these ideas may just become your go-to's for the rest of summer.

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BEACH DAY

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A nautical-inspired lounge pant pairs perfectly with a clean one-piece for a beach-to-street look. Keep accessories simple with a straw tote, minimal slide sandal, and classic shaped sunglasses. 

Shop the look: Tommy Bahama swimsuit, $148; nordstrom.com. Mara Hoffman pants, $225; modaoperandi.com. ASOS hat, $23; us.asos.com. H&M sunglasses, $10; hm.com. Kayu bag, $125; net-a-porter.com. Ancient Greek shoes, $245; bergdorfgoodman.com.

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ROOFTOP BARBECUE

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Kick-start the summer with a subtle nod to the red, white, and blue. Play with textures like a crotchet crop top or a woven basket bag to make the look really pop.

Shop the look: Mango top, $50; mango.com. American Eagle shorts, $40; ae.com. Pared sunglasses, $240; neimanmarcus.com. French Connection necklace, $28; frenchconnection.com. Cafune bag, $404; shopbop.com. Keds sneakers, $55; zappos.com.

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MOUNTAIN HIKE

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Update your summer hiking gear with pieces that are fashionable yet functional. Choose a calming color palette—like these shades of blue—for a new approach.

Shop the look: Athleta tank, $44; athleta.gap.com. New Balance leggings, $45; newbalance.com. Illesteva sunglasses, $177; bloomingdales.com. Eddie Bauer fanny pack, $10 (originally $20); eddiebauer.com. Ivy Park hat, $24; us.asos.com. Nike sneakers, $150; nike.com.

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PARK PICNIC

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A picnic in the park calls for an easy, breezy sundress and playful accessories for a chic summer in the city.

Shop the look: Topshop dress, $80; topshop.com. Caterina Bertini bag, $99; shopbop.com. Kate Spade bracelet, $128; katespade.com. Forever 21 earrings, $4; forever21.com. Ray-Ban sunglasses, $188; lordandtaylor.com. Ann Taylor shoes, $118; anntaylor.com.

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BRUNCH WITH FRIENDS

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You can't go wrong with classic poplin in Americana-inspired prints—like gingham and stripes. Top off with accessories that nod to the past but feel totally modern.

Shop the look: & Other Stories top, $65; stories.com. J. Crew skirt, $70; jcrew.com. Free People scrunchie, $6; freepeople.com. Bauble Bar earrings, $36; baublebar.com. Trademark bag, $378; needsupply.com. Castañer shoes, $110; theoutnet.com.

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