Memorial Day is widely known as the official start of summer, even if that isn’t technically true. In any case, Memorial Day weekend has become everyone’s excuse to kick back and relax with friends and family, whether in the backyard enjoying BBQ, or at the local brunch spot finally enjoying bottomless mimosas on the patio!
The kickoff of Summer 2022 also calls for you to break out your warm-weather wardrobe and dress in your best (but most comfortable) outfits for the season. If you’re looking for style inspiration look no further: we’ve got tons of ideas for making a fashion statement this Memorial Day.
Printed Romper + Solid Extras
Rompers are, in many ways, the ultimate summer outfit. With all the comfort of shorts but the ease of choosing a dress, rompers are complete outfits all on their own!
Accessorizing a romper is easy, too. Just toss on a pair of sunglasses and some simple slides and you are ready for the weekend. What we love most about this particular romper (aside from the holiday-friendly color palette)? The adorable keyhole opening in the front and the tie detail that adds a touch of extra flirtiness to the look.
Smocked Tiered Sundress + Retro Accessories
A sundress is always the right choice for Memorial Day weekend, but to take this classic look up a notch, we suggest adding some retro accessories! Pearl accents, for example, are an on-trend choice that adds a delicate, vintage touch. Finish the look with a pair of cat-eye sunglasses and an art-deco-inspired hair clip.
One-Piece Swimsuit + Denim Cutoffs + Slide Sandals
Hottie alert! If you’ll be kicking off summer on the beach, do it in this Baywatch-inspired bathing suit in fiery red! With an open back and a modern square neckline, this suit will have you turning heads on the beach–especially when you start running in slow motion.
Floral Puff Sleeve Crop Top + Jeans + Espadrilles
Obsessed with the opulent, romantic elegance of Bridgerton and other BBC dramas? Bring a touch of Regencycore to your Memorial Day weekend plans by wearing a look inspired by classic designs. Bright whites, blues, patterns, and florals are all lovely elements to feature in this kind of look, especially if you can find blues that match the blue and white porcelain found in 18th and 19th-century England!
Crop Top + Ruched Skirt + Wedge Sandals
If you’ve got the nostalgia bug, but aren’t quite as nostalgic as the Bridgerton folks, a Y2K outfit might be right up your alley! Grunge meets glam, the late 90s, and early 2000s were iconic and combined some of the boldest colors, textures, patterns, and silhouettes to create futuristic looks. Whatever you do, don’t forget the wedges and shield sunglasses!
Bright Mini Dress + Ankle Strap Sandals + Woven Bag
What says “hello, Summer” more than bright, punchy colors? Welcome the warmest months of the year by wearing your brightest summer dress in red, orange, or coral tones. Choose something like this flouncy mini dress with ruffled shoulders that give you a little movement–then add an extra pop with a bright scarf in a complementary color and neutral extras.
Button-Up Midi Dress + Flat Sandals + Woven Bag + Hat
If you’d like to dress up for the start of summer, but also want to feel comfortable and laid back, a simple lightweight dress checks all the boxes. This stripey button-up dress has a vintage housewife vibe that works perfectly for both Memorial Day and as a base for a cute boho-inspired look, complete with a wide brim hat and a straw bag.
We want to see your Memorial Day outfits! Show us on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus! Still deciding what to wear for Memorial Day? Head to our Summer Fashion Shop!
This post was originally published in April 2022.
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