How to Style the Perfect Weekend Look
We know we’re not the only ones crossing off the days of the week until Friday. It’s hard to say what we’re more excited for: weekend plans or weekend outfits. As Saturday and Sunday approach, make the most of the days off as far as your style is concerned. (The looks are half the fun.)
To plan your weekend looks, start with the vibe of your upcoming Saturday and Sunday. Are you planning on relaxing with your pets, or are you heading to the club with friends? Once you know the direction of your weekend, planning your looks becomes easy.
Sporty
Picture this: you’re meeting friends on the green for a few rounds of golf, catching a sporting event, or heading for a walk down the boardwalk. A sporty weekend vibe calls for equal parts leisure and athletic wear. Choosing clothes in breathable cotton and selecting comfortable shoes like sneakers will be important. Try pairing these basics with functional fashion items like joggers or skorts.
Fortunately, we have plenty of stylish options for your active plans.
Romantic
Have a romantic weekend getaway planned? With just a few pieces, you can mix and match to build multiple, versatile, and comfortable looks that are wearable and sexy. Lower necklines, drape details, silky textures. Low heels, printed shorts, lace skirts, fitted tops.
Casual
There’s nothing like a weekend spent doing absolutely nothing but relaxing. When you’re off-duty, comfort is king. However, we’re fashion lovers here, so style happens to be queen. Soft, true-blue, worn-in and relaxed jeans are perfect for these moments. Stretchy denim, light knits. Dress up with a belt.
A solid weekend itinerary calls for perfect outfit options. Depending on what you’ve got planned, your wardrobe can rise to the occasion.
Brunch
Meeting for brunch with friends calls for cute, casual, and feminine options. Denim and cardigan, kitten heels balance delicate details and lounging in style.
Play
If your Saturday includes a picnic in the park, an outdoor BBQ, or window shopping, make sure you do these afternoon activities in style. A busy weekend calls for moveable, breathable, fabrics and pieces inspired by quiet luxury. Matching sets are excellent for these weekend moments–they’re playful, easy to throw on, and cute. To accessorise, go for hats, flats or wedges.
Night Out
Compared to a special event or wedding, typical weekend nights out tend to be a little more informal and lean more towards laissez-faire. So for a fun weekend out, go for feminine, but not over the top. Sequin or silky lace touches, fitted styles, shorter lengths. Strappy sandals, easy accessories.
Where are you headed for your time off? Whether you’re having a little staycation in the house or heading out with friends, make sure you have everything you need at the ready.
Building Blocks
Let’s talk about creating weekend outfits for 3 separate places using only seven basic pieces:
With these seven pieces in mind, let’s get styling.
Home
Let’s be real: nobody wants to get caught answering an unexpected door knock in their PJs. A weekend at home will be super casual and relaxed, so build a look that reflects these feelings. Go for mixing basic styles and comfortable fabrics with chic updates:
- 100% cotton jeans
- Lace camisole
- Loose-knit cardigan
Errands
If your weekend includes a good deal of running around from place to place, you’ll want to be comfortable but still stylish and well-kempt. For weekends requiring more movement, build a look that’s a little less casual, but still effortless. More put together, dressy-casual.
Dinner
A fabulous weekend dinner calls for an equally fabulous outfit. This too can be done using only three main pieces to build a look of subtle elegance out of those same seven options listed above: