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The Best Memorial Day Weekend Outfits for Every Celebration

The Best Memorial Day Weekend Outfits for Every Celebration

Words by: Esther Achara . Design by: Melanie Makariou

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the outfit deliberations have begun. Whether you're staying in the city, heading upstate, out east, or flying to visit family, we've rounded up the best looks to carry you through.

The last weekend in May is, unofficially, when white comes out of storage and takes over everywhere from New York's streets to the Hamptons shoreline. That's why we've worked it, in all its variations, into every look. From a cheesecloth shirt tucked into barrel-leg jeans to a sundress that takes you from pool to shore, find your perfect match below.

For a Girls Brunch in the City

There's something inherently cool about a tailored vest outside the boardroom. Ours, in an off-white shade with a pinstripe detail, is crafted from a linen-blend fabric that gathers prettily at the back. Ground it with classic denim — try a pair a size or two up, belted for that perfect boyfriend look. And while loafers may feel like the obvious choice, heeled sandals signal you're ready to usher in summer.

For a Pool Party Out East

If you're kicking off summer with a pool party, nothing will earn its place in your closet quite like this pretty white sundress. Made from supersoft, lightweight cotton voile, the above-the-knee silhouette has a fit-and-flare shape for a naturally flattering look. What sets it apart is its versatility: designed with life's many occasions in mind, it comes with a removable slip lining. Wear the shell over a swimsuit as a cover-up, or layer both for cocktails by the shore at sundown.

For a Family BBQ

Is there anything chicer than head-to-toe white? It's already appearing on the streets of New York and is guaranteed to travel Eastward come Memorial Day weekend. Barrel-leg jeans and a cool cheesecloth shirt can be worn a myriad of ways but paired together they make a low-key foundation that lets your accessories pop. Let loose with a snakeskin belt and asymmetric kitten heels in Italian suede.

For a Beach Day

Much like a pool day, but a little more undone. This is where multitasking dressers make a good maillot the main event. Our textured halter neck in cinnamon, with a deep V, looks and feels like a very elegant bodysuit. Throw a casual shirt dress over the top, or wear with jeans come evening. Thong sandals are having a moment, but if you find they require too much effort to keep in place, these woven slingbacks offer a practical and elegant alternative.

The Best Summer Accessories

If, like us, you believe the devil is in the details, a summer-ready accessory may just hold the key to your entire outfit. From an imperfect gold choker — its links echoing the outline of shells — to an elegant raffia bucket hat, classic D-frame sunglasses, and a raffia hobo bag, these are the pieces you'll reach for day after day.

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