Easy Entertaining Outfits
Dressing for at-home entertaining is a delicate dance of finding something that’s effortless but not sloppy, festive yet functional—meaning, no cascading hems to trip over or billowing sleeves to set on fire. Below, outfit options for three hosting scenarios—family-style Italian, romantic dinner for two, farmers market brunch—plus, to take some of the menu-planning edge off, a few favorite #goopmake recipe to go with each.
Family-Style Italian
Whites, pastels, neutrals—none stand a chance against pasta sauce, which is why a printed top is your best bet. A sleeveless iteration offers plenty of room to move and pairs seamlessly with dark denim. Slides are a good footwear choice since they slip off easily, should you decide to go barefoot at any point.
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MOTHER OF PEARL
Nettie Top goop, $650 -
VITA FEDE Double
Titan Stone + Pearl
Earring goop, $600 -
Turkey Ragu
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ROSETTA GETTY High
Rise Wide Leg Jean goop, $390 -
CALVIN KLEIN HOME X GOOP
Full Linen Apron goop, $116 -
MATCH PEWTER
Convivio Small
Round Serving Bowl goop, $212 -
RIESS Short Round
Enamel Tiffin
Container goop, $39 -
SOL SANA Tegan
Crisscross Slide Sandals Madewell, $69.50 -
GOOP Vintage 3-Piece
Flatware Set goop, $55
Farmer’s Market Brunch
Think of the frill-free pairing of denim midi-skirt and ruffle-sleeved tank as farm-to-table dressing: Wear it to the farmers market in the morning, then continue on to your hosting duties without missing a beat.
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STELLA MCCARTNEY
JERSEY COTTON TEE SHIRT goop, $330 -
RACHEL KATZ Long
Line Earrings goop, $800 -
Gluten-Free Lemon Ricotta
Pancakes
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MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION
Seamed Flare Skirt goop, $495 -
TRENDGLAS JENA
8-Cup German Glass
French Press goop, $27 -
STAUB X GOOP
12″ Fry Pan goop, $190 -
STUART CAREY Fine
Ceramic Coffee Cup goop, $85 -
LOEFFLER RANDALL
Maren Clog Sandal goop, $395 -
STUART CAREY Fine
Ceramic Saucer goop, $27 -
STUART CAREY
Ceramic Platter goop, $295
Romantic Dinner for Two
Arguably the trickiest of the bunch since you want to look date-night hot without appearing out of place in your own home. Together, curve-hugging bodysuit and louche pajama-style pants are plenty sexy, yet relaxed enough to for a night in.
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Nili Lotan
STRAPLESS JUMPSUIT goop, $645 -
ANNELISE MICHELSON
Déchainée Gold-Plated
Earrings Net-a-porter, $492 -
Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Pho
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SKULTUNA Short Solid
Brass Candle Holder goop, $117 -
ANDREW HUGHES
Hand-Blown
CLEAR TUMBLER goop, $40 -
ÁLVARO Angela Pom Pom
Embellished Leather
Sandals Matches Fashion, $317 -
BEESWAX CANDLE WORKS
12″ Beeswax Taper Candle goop, $13 -
MATCH PEWTER
Pewter Wine Bottle
Coaster goop, $75
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