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8 Memorial Day Outfits That Will Have You Looking Cute All Summer Long

Published by
Sonja Henrikssen
Shop the Look: Resort Life White Crinkle Button-Up and Bandeau Top Set, Resort Life White Crinkle Shorts, Market Mornings Beige Woven Straw Tote Bag, Creative Muse Gold Textured Circle Earrings; Image via Brenna_Anastasia

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

Shop the Look: DONDI RED AND WHITE PRINT ROMPER KOREN RED ESPADRILLE SLIDE, (similar) Stellar View Red Cat-Eye Sunglasses

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

Shop the Look: Make it Perfect Light Blue Smocked Tiered Skater Mini Dress, WHITE PEARL SQUARE TOE HIGH HEEL SANDALS, HANDLE MY LOVE WHITE PEARL MINI HANDBAGAlways a Superstar White Cat-Eye Sunglasses, Come Out Of Your Shell Gold Hair Clip

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

Shop the Look: SQUARE NECK LACE-UP ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT, Maggie Mid-Rise Light Wash Distressed Shorts, Koana White Knotted Flatform Slide Sandals, Island Living Beige Multi Embroidered Oversized Tote Bag, Sunny Perspective Yellow Square Sunglasses

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

Shop the Look: Fresh Favorite White Floral Print Puff Sleeve Crop Top, 501 Skinny White High Rise Distressed Denim Jeans, Irisay White Raffia Flatform Espadrille Slide Sandals, Market Marvel Tan Woven Tote, Impeccable Taste “A” 14KT Gold Initial Card Necklace

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

Shop the Look: Y2K Babe White Ribbed Cutout Cropped Tank Top, It’s a Tie Light Green Ruched Two-Piece Midi Dress,Biava White Wedge Sandals, Cute and Casual Light Nude Woven Handbag, Cool Views Blue Oversized Mirrored Shield Sunglasses, Alter Ego Gold Hoop Earrings

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

Shop the Look: Marvelous Time Orange Ruffled Mini Dress, Julie Tan Stacked Ankle Strap Heels, Market Marvel Tan Woven Tote, Flourishing Sight Mint Green Multi Floral Print Scarf, Match My Energy 14KT Gold Hoop Earrings

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

Shop the Look: Light Blue Multi Stripe Button-Up Midi Dress, Hearts and Hashtags White Flat Sandals, Summer Cute Brown Straw Mini Crossbody Bag, Beach Daze Cream Beaded Boater 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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