GARDEN PARTY DRESSING 101

We’ve all been there. That crippling moment of realization, when you’ve pulled up to the party and see everyone else in their flexiest fits. Hot off the press pieces, the trendiest accessories, and indie brands abounding. Looking down at your minimal effort, mid-at-best, ensemble, you curse at your basic choices and wish you could teleport back to your closet to change.

Well, no more. We’re pulling out all the stops for you, and next thing you’ll know, you’ll be crowned best-dressed at the BBQ.

Starched whites, flouncy fascinators, and strawberries bobbing in bubbles. Polo season bequeaths us with the opportunity to truly lean into the fancy and the fabulous. Dresses that scream ‘occasion’. A cacophony of hats, gloves, and purses that neatly tuck under the arm, leaving your hands free for the important stuff—clapping and coupe refreshing naturally.

Yes, there are certain rules to abide by, but that doesn’t mean you’ve got to go toe-to-toe with the pearl clutchers. This is a new era of polo primp, and you’re leading the charge, darling.

Whether you’re on a mission to impress the in-laws, explain to extended relatives what your ‘big-girl-job’ really is all about, or jump in for some ad-hoc babysitting, you’re going to want to be at your most agile and comfortable. Landing somewhere in between ‘I’ve made an effort for you, Granny’ and ‘I won’t cry if my toddler nephew spills sauce on my lap,’ it’s a tricky balance to strike, but we’ve got the solutions right here. Just remember to pack some stain-removing wipes in your purse.

It’s the summer of sport, didn’t you know? Yes, word on the street is that there are some important games happening, and everyone seems quite excited about it. Odds are, over the next few months, you’ll be invited to some form of garden watch party complete with live streaming and, fingers crossed, some chilled rosé. If this isn’t your usual realm, fear not; it’s a simple fix. Tennis skirts, football shirts, sporty shorts, and some sort of patriotic color combination. Couple that with a fan-girl attitude and an errant ‘GO TEAM,' and they'll be none the wiser.