While Memorial Day serves to honor the fallen soldiers who have given their lives for their country, families, and friends from all across the States also can’t help but take advantage of the impending weekend for some quality R&R.
While some groups prefer to hit the beach, some prefer to stay dry in amusement parks or leisure farms. Whatever your plans are, we’ve pulled five almost-summer looks to help you plan your weekend.
1. Bright Colored Tops and Denim Jeans
Bust out the bright colored tops and denim jeans, because the weekend calls for an early welcome to this tried-and-tested summer staple.
If you’re not the blue jeans kind of girl, watch out for denim cut-offs in white for that classy and casual look.
Petra flaunts her legs in a bright yellow top with denim cut off shorts
Accessorize with brown and white leather for a fresh feel. Slip on some classic aviator shades to finish the look.
Shop Petra of Petra Karlsson’s look. Her blog is unfortunately no longer available online:
H&M Frilled Top, £7.99 / J Brand Denim Short, $241.82 / Sofie d’Hoore Slim Belt, $171.04 / Mango Patent Flat Sandals, £17.99 / MARC by Marc Jacobs Crossbody Classic Q Mini Natasha, $298 / Ray-Ban Aviator, $185 / Sekonda Brown Oversize Face Watch, £39.99
2. Floral Shorts and Button-Down Shirt
Is dressing down not your thing? No worries, you can still look chic and vacation-ready in a pair of high-waisted loose floral shorts and a crisp button-down shirt.
Iga flaunts her sexy legs in high-waisted loose floral shorts
Pair them with beautifully rounded almond-toe ballet flats in a neutral shade. To strengthen your polished look, go for a structured bag in a nude shade, and accessorize with a gold cuff and oversized ring.
Shop Iga of Iga Wysocka‘s look:
Piamita Floral Shorts, $265 / Jaeger Classic Linen Shirt in White, £99 / Repetto The Cendrillon Leather Ballet Flats, £205 / Pamela Love Bronze Lapis Lazuli Cuff, £440 / Rebecca Minkoff Rectangle Metal Stud Ring, $58 / Väska Venla Mini Nude Nubuck, $476
3. Denim Shorts and Oversized Sweatshirt
Nothing says lazy day more than an oversized sweatshirt paired with denim cutoffs.
Kasia wears an oversized sweatshirt and denim cutoffs
To dress the look up a bit, slip on a wide leather belt with a gold buckle, and echo this leather-gold combo into an oversized tote (one with tassels will give you a chic but nature-ready feel).
Finish the look with some Greek-inspired sandals and some classic wayfarers.
Shop Kasia of Jestem Kasia‘s look:
Billabong Laneway Floral Denim Short, $49.50 / Brunello Cucinello Sheer Knit Sweater, $1,610 / Trouser Belt, $135 / Ray-Ban The Wayfarer D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, £120 / Botkier Tote Logan, $445 / Tai Moonstone-Colored Agate Beaded Bracelet with Pave Gunmetal Bead, $110 / Serefina Neon Orange Silver Heishi Wrap Bracelet, $45 / Topshop Black Flat Sandals by KG by Kurt Geiger, £75
4. Bikini Top and High Waist Denim Shorts
Hitting the beach? Leave your usual maxi dress/sheer/tube dress cover-up at home and pull out a pair of high waist denim shorts to go with your bikini top.
Bethany wears a bikini top with high waist denim shorts
Wear it with a long light knit open cardigan or a breezy button-down shirt. Grab your flip-flops, sunglasses, and tanning lotion, and you’re all set for a fun weekend under the sun.
Shop Bethany Struble’s look:
Dolce & Gabbana Floral Bandeau Crop Top, $176.94 / H&M Denim Shorts, £14.99 / Only Long Cardigan, €34.95 / Havaianas Slim Rubber Flip-Flops, £20 / Linda Farrow Elaphe-Trimmed Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, £431.20
5. Green-and-Brown Combination
Going somewhere cooler? You can still get that summery feel by picking out a green-and-brown combination for your outfit. Pair a printed short with a hanky hem crop top and layer with a warm blazer or cardigan.
Flávia looks ready for Memorial Day in a summery outfit
Dress up your outfit by slipping into a pair of strappy, studded flats. Keep your accessories sparse and slender.
Shop Flávia of Fashion Coolture‘s look:
Stella Jean Kamut Printed Shorts, $299.43 / New Look Cream Daisy Lace Hanky Hem Crop Top, £14.99 / Proenza Schouler V-Neck Cardigan, $821.16 / ASOS Double Tab Satchel Bag, £28 / Faith Gold Sole Brown Flat Sandals, £32.50 / Topshop Double Row Coin Charm Necklace, £7.50