What to Wear on Labor Day to a Party or BBQ
Fire up the BBQ and throw on the burgers. Labor Day is almost here, and it’s time for one last outdoor party!
What will you wear to celebrate the long weekend as you say goodbye to summer? Here are 10 casual outfits for a Labor Day Party or BBQ.
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1. Cropped Jeans with Chambray Shirt
White cropped jeans and a soft chambray button-up are classic and no-fuss. The raw-edge hem gives a beachy vibe and draws the eye down to those cute raffia sandals.
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2. Chinos and a Striped Tee
Go nautical in this cute striped tee with a navy patch pocket. I’ve paired it with white chinos from Amazon Essentials and these darling denim slides.
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3. Playful Maxi Dress
Maxi dresses are loose, cool, comfy, and perfect for the patio! I often wear them when I have company.
I love swishing around in a maxi dress, wearing cute sandals and big, oversized sunglasses. This cute ric-rac dress makes it extra fun.
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4. Halter Maxi Dress
This elegant blue and white maxi dress has tropical vibes but isn’t loud like some dresses with colorful Hawaiian punch.
The halter style is feminine and glamorous, and I appreciate how well the top stays up thanks to thin rubber strips that stick to your chest. Can you read what my embroidered hat says? Check it out in the product links above.
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5. Colorful Shorts and a Popover Top
If you like short shorts, these classic Amazon Essential shorts with a 5-inch inseam are comfy and colorful. I’ve paired them with a pinstripe popover with a modest neckline and full sleeves to balance the look. Breezy and cute.
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6. Bow Tie Tee
Do you like feminine touches? Then this sweet Tommy Hilfiger tee with the arm bow ties is for you. The flirty sleeve bows are such a small detail but they really make the outfit!
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7. Candy Stripe Shirt
Look pretty in pink when visiting friends on Labor Day weekend in this polished striped shirt. It has roll-tab sleeves, a rounded hem, and a fabulous fit.
I love the fun front pocket, which has the stripes going diagonally instead of vertically. It’s such a modern twist. This Nautica shirt fits true to size.
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8. Hello Yellow
Squeeze every last bit of wear out of your white summer jeans by pairing them with a sunny yellow v-neck tee for Labor Day weekend. It looks fabulous with these Itty Bitty Boot jeans—one of my all-time favorites because of the small bootcut flare style, tummy-hold fit, and great price.
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9. Dip Your Toe in the Polo Trend
Here’s a cute one-and-done look for a BBQ party – a sporty polo dress with a perky red and white polka dot collar. This dress is classic yet playful and perfect for some poolside fun!
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10. Fun and Festive
It’s going to be hot, hot, hot, and so here’s a cute sundress to match that vibe. I love the excitement of this hot pink and purple-blue color combo. And the little rope belt is such a sporty touch. Where’s my Pina Coloda?
What will you be wearing on Labor Day weekend, and how are you planning to enjoy your last weekend of the summer?
I love your friend’s comment about the maxi dress! I haven’t tried one out yet b/c I’m short and apple-shaped and feel like I will look swamped in fabric or wearing a muumuu. Maybe next summer?
Julia
http://www.whenthegirlsrule.com
I love these looks and styles.
White pants are always a good choice.
Light colors are always welcome and chic in every situation.
Cheers
Hi Deborah,
I enjoy white pants for casual gatherings. They add a crispNess to an otherwise simple outfit. I am posting about white pants next week. I counted five pairs of white pants in my closet, so I am a firm believer ; )
Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com
I think white works at any time of year (so says InStyle magazine, anyway.) No white after Labor day is an old rule that went out with matching your purse and shoes. I think it just depends on how you wear the color and whether it’s appropriate.
I live WAY up North and have been reading that the “no white after Labour Day” rule no longer applies here. I’ve seen white pants, skirts, and tops on fashion blogs sporting the new winter look. You can take your summer whites and add a boot or jacket/sweater and look just as fresh for winter as you did in summer! I love that. Extending my wardrobe a bit longer, that is. ; )
I LOVE white pants. They are my go-to when I want to look nice but not overdressed. And I agree, a pop of color makes the outfit. Do I wear white after Labor Day? Absolutely! I’m a California girl, and the White After Labor Day Rule doesn’t apply here.
Charlene and all(… regarding colorful shoes,)
I think bright shoes can still be paired with a white jeans/colored top combo. The above example is casual and one great approach. Consider, though, a more polished approach to white jeans. Maybe bright, solid color, pointy-pumps with a matching color, or contrasting color silky top. Color blocking! With brilliant color taking center stage, minimalist jewelry and a neutral bag or clutch could smash.
And, I intend to wear winter whites way past Labor day. It took me a while to figure out that fashion sources mentioned “winter white” meant styling context and not a specific color!
I love wearing white jeans all summer and like neutral shoes to lengthen my leg. Since matching fun, colorful shoes with white jeans and colored tops are no more giant acceptable, is there any way to use all these tremendously bright shoes?
I love a white pants outfit head to toe! I have a great pair of lined Ann Taylor cropped white pants. I just wore them out with my hubby to dinner and a jazz concert at a club, along with a silk tunic top & dressier sandals (I should have taken a picture). Hoping for a chance to wear them again before the summer is over! :)
Yes, I definitely will wear it after Labor Day. I wear them until the weather changes.
I love the look! Great choices. And you know, I pretty much have that outfit in my wardrobe already – just never thought to put it together that way. Thanks for the ideas.