What to Wear to Every Event on Your Calendar from Now until Labor Day
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Spring is finally in the air, reawakening the senses—and our social calendars. From garden parties to graduations, alfresco dinners to baby showers, the new season offers ample opportunity to dress up. Below, five foolproof formulas to fuel your inspiration for any and all happenings in the months ahead.
Baby Shower
A sweet celebration calls for airy, exuberant pieces that capture the spirit of the occasion. This ultrafeminine ruffled top and pretty poplin skirt from Dôen (we love the tiered pin tucks and eyelet embroidery) hit all the right style notes, especially when paired with a silky ballet flat in baby blue. Gold jewelry with dainty diamond accents and a soft flush on the lip and cheek are all the finishing touches you need.
Graduation Party
For a memorable milestone, you’ll want an equally timeless ensemble. Cue this elegant ankle-length option from Rosie Assoulin in a rich navy hue that nods to quintessential prep. We love the full-pleated skirt, cinched waist, and crisp cotton taffeta. Pair it with low-key kitten heels and a creamy clutch to complete the collegiate vibe. And when the sun sets, you’ll want a cashmere shawl to drape over your shoulders—this hand-embroidered one is easy and lightweight.
Alfresco Dinner
Tap into the renewed obsession with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s enduring style and re-create a ’90s minimalist look with tonal, pared-back separates in summer-weight fabrications. This tailored bralette and matching midi skirt in pristine ivory linen exude just the right amount of sex appeal. Shrug on a black cashmere cardigan against the evening chill, and finish with a structured shoulder bag, wear-everywhere diamond accents, and a pair of black kitten-heel sandals.
Garden Party
Lean into the verdant setting with pieces that echo your bucolic surroundings. This pretty floral-print dress from Dôen ticks all of our garden-ready boxes, and the easy smocked bodice, flowy skirt, and sweetheart neckline make it the kind of day dress you’ll wear all summer long. We love it paired with a small woven tote and grass-friendly sandals. And if the forecast doesn’t cooperate? That’s what the V-neck cardigan is for.
A Work Soiree
Turn to fresh takes on suiting with a cool pant-and-jacket combination in an all-ivory palette. This linen blazer is cut in a just-right relaxed silhouette and makes for a modern look when worn with a sheer silk organza button-up and cleaned-up pair of cargos. Reach for a graphic black-and-white bag, a diamond-encrusted initial ring, and strappy black kitten heels for smart finishing touches that mean business.
