What Should You Wear to Brunch This Summer?
I am the first one to admit that brunch is my favorite occasion to get dressed for. If someone puts a brunch on the calendar, I am thinking about the outfit before I even confirm I am going. You see, I believe the look is part of the experience. And summer brunch is a category of its own. The tables are outside, the light is doing the most, and you want to walk in looking like you made a decision, not just grabbed something off the floor.
The thing is, brunch lives in that tricky space between casual and polished. You are not going to a gala, but you are also not running errands. What kind of spot is it? A rooftop with a reservation, or that neighborhood cafe you love? Are you brunching with your best friends from college or your work crew? Those answers change everything. Whatever the situation, here are 20 looks that prove you can be comfortable and still look incredibly put together.
The Red Polka Dot Mini Dress
A red polka dot wrap mini dress with a ruffle hem is an outfit that does all the work for you. Flat black strappy sandals and a woven basket bag keep it grounded. A simple gold necklace and you are done. This one walks into any brunch spot already looking like the best decision you made all week.
The Lace Cami and Wide Leg Jeans
A white lace trimmed satin cami tucked into wide leg light wash jeans is the kind of combination that works anywhere. Relaxed enough for a low key morning out, polished enough for somewhere with a dress code. Black mules and a small black shoulder bag do the finishing without any extra thinking.
The Dark Satin Cami and Culottes
A dark taupe satin cami with black lace trim and black wide leg culottes is a moody and quietly considered take on the separates formula. Kitten heel flip flops bring the formality down exactly the right amount. A compact top handle bag keeps the whole look from crossing into evening territory.
The Striped Polo and Sequin Midi Skirt
A blue and white striped short sleeve knit polo paired with a gold yellow sequin midi skirt is for the person who thinks brunch should feel like an occasion, because honestly it should. Silver metallic slingback heels, a matching clutch, and a couple of star hair clips. You are treating the whole thing as the event it deserves to be.
The Suede Blazer and Straight Leg Jeans
A camel suede blazer over a fitted white top with straight leg light wash jeans and white sneakers is low effort and high output. A brown leather shoulder bag and a pair of oval sunglasses pull it together. This is the look for when you want to be comfortable and still look completely like yourself.
The Linen Shirt and Satin Palazzo Pants
An oversized white linen button up shirt worn loosely over wide leg champagne satin palazzo pants is a combination that looks incredibly considered. Black flat sandals and a cream leather hobo bag keep the palette clean. A pearl necklace and dark tinted sunglasses are the two accessories that take it the rest of the way.
The Striped Baby Tee and Dark Denim
A fitted cream and navy striped baby tee tucked into dark indigo wide leg jeans is the kind of outfit that photographs beautifully in natural light and feels effortless in person. A brown leather woven bag, a tan belt at the waist, and flat chocolate sandals. Everything works together without anything fighting for attention.
The Burgundy Ribbed Matching Set
A deep burgundy ribbed zip up crop top and matching wide leg flare pants is a set that reads like real intentionality. The pink patent mini shoulder bag cuts through the monochrome in exactly the right way. Gold hoops and a pearl necklace keep the accessories light. This one is for brunch when you want to look like you have everything figured out.
The Argyle Cardigan and Wide Leg Jeans
A cream argyle cardigan worn open over a pink gingham shirt with wide leg blue jeans and black pointed toe boots is a print layering combination that feels fresh rather than forced. This is the outfit for a morning brunch when there is still a chill in the air and you want the rest of the day to take you wherever it goes.
The Ivory Knit and White Trousers
A chunky ivory ribbed V-neck sweater with white wide leg tailored trousers and white strappy heeled sandals is a head to toe tonal look done right. A dark brown leather tote is what keeps it from floating away. Add cat eye sunglasses and walk out the door.
The Butter Yellow Silk Blouse and White Flared Trousers
A butter yellow silk collarless blouse tucked loosely into white wide leg flared trousers is a warm weather combination that feels like actual luxury. A dark brown crocodile textured tote and a gold watch bring in richness without overdoing it. This is Sunday morning done really, really well.
The Cream Knit and Carpenter Jeans
A boxy ivory textured knit sweater layered over a white tee and worn with off white wide leg carpenter jeans and dark loafers manages to feel both intentional and completely relaxed at once. A camel suede tote and a long beaded pendant necklace are the details that give it a point of view.
The Black Lace Midi Dress and Blazer
A black lace midi dress with a sweetheart neckline under a fitted black blazer is a brunch outfit for when the reservation matters. Black pointed pumps and a small black chain shoulder bag keep it sleek. Gold statement earrings are the only accessory the look actually needs. Everything else would be too much.
The Red Bomber and Black Trousers
A bold red oversized puffer bomber jacket over a white tee and black wide leg tailored trousers is built entirely around one statement piece. The rest of the outfit, black patent boots, dark sunglasses, a black structured tote, steps back and lets the jacket lead. Wear this when you want to walk in and own the room.
The White Crop Top and Parachute Pants
A white eyelet tie front crop top with white wide leg parachute pants and black platform sandals commits to summer without apology. A striped canvas tote, a mint headband, a chunky gold necklace and tinted sunglasses come together to make this one feel fully lived in and fully thought through at the same time.
The Cream Satin Matching Set
A cream satin oversized blazer and matching wide leg trousers is the kind of look where the set does the heavy lifting and you just show up. Dark suede ankle boots and a monogram shoulder bag add contrast without competing. You wear this one when you want to walk in already looking like the most stylish person at the table.
The Khaki Waistcoat and White Wide Leg Jeans
A tailored khaki button front waistcoat with white wide leg jeans and beige sneaker boots is a warm weather formula that dresses up exactly the right amount. A tan leather structured tote and red tinted sunglasses are all it needs. Clean, simple, and completely ready for a sunny afternoon outside.
The Dark Denim on Denim
A dark indigo denim jacket worn over matching dark indigo wide leg jeans works because the wash is consistent and the proportions are relaxed. Black heeled boots and a black leather hobo bag round it out. This is the brunch outfit for when you want to look casual without looking like you did not try at all.
The Blue Crop Top and Crochet Mini Skirt
A baby blue ruffle strap tie front crop top with a black crochet mini skirt covered in white 3D flower appliques is a combination that belongs somewhere warm and sunny. A gold chunky choker with charms, gold bangles, and a colorful woven market bag make this feel like vacation brunch. And there is honestly no better version of brunch than that.
The Black Lace Blouse and Satin Maxi Skirt
A sheer black lace long sleeve button up blouse over a black bralette with a sleek black satin maxi skirt is an all black look that still reads as a summer outfit because of the sheer fabric and the fluid skirt. A small circular bag and open toe heeled sandals finish it. This one carries you from brunch right into whatever comes after.
Whatever kind of summer brunch you have coming up, the right outfit makes the whole thing feel like more of an occasion. And brunch is always worth dressing for.
