Best Outfit Ideas for a Brunch Date with Friends

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Brunch Date

What’s a more iconic girlfriends scene than going out together for a casual Sunday brunch? It’s featured in basically every movie that stars gal pals and it’s every girl’s dream to be able to do that every Sunday of the month. But it is an occasion, and you want to make sure you are dressed in the right way to fit the occasion. So here are some style ideas that will make you look straight out of “Sex and the City”.

Sportswear

Even if you skipped the gym that day, sportswear has become a sort of staple of weekend brunches as it’s so easy to walk straight out of the gym and get a mimosa and some carpaccio with friends. Start with a fashionable pair of sports Tiktok leggings, something that is a thick enough material to be able to pass as pants and has a print or strategic laser cut-outs. Add a sports bra with some interesting strap detailing in the back and a not-exactly-workout loose shirt that falls off your shoulders. Finish it off with a pair of tennis shoes and your hair up in a high ponytail with an optional hat. Put your things in a backpack or a small sports bag – or go minimal and just carry a small wallet purse and your phone in your hands.

Young and fresh

Young and fresh

It’s still summer and you want to wear something that is quite light and young and won’t make you want to jump out of your skin. Start with your choice of shorts: ripped denim or short industrial safari-style. Pair it with a plain white T with your neckline of choice. Skip the crop top, because you’re already showing a whole lot of leg, so cover up the belly. Go for tennis shoes or some All Stars and throw on a hat of your choice to protect you from the heat. Feel free to accessorize with earrings or bracelets and wear any casual bag of your choice.

Ladies who lunch

Ladies who lunch

Now let’s try something a bit more sophisticated. There’s nothing more effortless and classic than beautiful summer maxi dresses. Go for a solid-colored dress that is classy and gives coverage. To make sure you don’t lose your shape, put a wide belt on your waist – or even better, choose a dress that comes with a belt to make sure it matches. Pair the dress with sandals or ballet flats and wear your hair down for a romantic look, or up for a sophisticated one. Grab a big tote bag and throw all of your stuff in it and you are ready to walk out looking like a successful writer from NYC.

Beachy vibes

It is summer, after all, and maybe you went for a little morning dip before joining your friends for lunch. A beach look is perfectly acceptable, but it has to be a bit more put-together than just a cover-up thrown over your bikini. Sure, your top can be your bikini top with a sheer throw-on, but you do need to cover up your bottom. Go for shorts or a shorter skirt (or a longer wrap-skirt for a more conservative look). Sandals or flip-flops are a must-have and a big summer hat will complete the look.

You can invent your own looks and try different things but just remember that some brunch restaurants might have a dress code and also that you don’t want to feel like you are too over- or under-dressed in comparison to your friends. But most importantly, you’re there to have fun and enjoy some time with your friends, so no matter how you’re dressed, have fun!