An afternoon aperitif, an evening barbecue with friends or a party that might end up in the pool - garden parties have many faces. No matter which one you are going for, Vitkac has suggestions for stylish outfits and accessories for you.
Like a milady
If your garden party is to be more formal, look to Ascot for inspiration. This small English town hosts a royal horse-racing tournament with an unwritten competition for the most beautiful hat in the stands. The ladies here love feminine dresses and subtle accessories, chosen so as not to overshadow the glamour of the fancy hats leading the way. Feel like an elegant milady!
Zimmermann's white, long, flared linen dress draws from the most beautiful things in nature. It is embroidered with patterns of colourful insects and tied at the waist with a braided cord trimmed with shells. We love the colour - blue as the morning sky, the Karookh model from Samsoe Samsoe is made from recycled material. The slightly transparent outer layer, with a shimmering texture is decorated with an embroidered Devore pattern. Both designs are accompanied by petticoats with thin straps. The pleated, light purple Self Portrait dress is sewn from chiffon. It is uniquely English - fastening with buttons at the front and a covered zip at the side, and with a belt with a buckle around the waist . The top is decorated with a neck tie and a decorative collar finished with English embroidery. The pleats of the dress conceal practical pockets.
Don't forget to accessorise with mini bags, baskets of various sizes, the already mentioned straw hats, scarves and other hair accessories. Match with comfortable flat-soled shoes, the new trendy clogs or wedge sandals. Vintage-style gloves, preferably lace-up, are a great addition.
The Gucci straw hat features a composition of lilies, a symbol of innocence. The pink Salvatore Ferragamo calfskin headband lends girlish charm. The silk hair band uses the scarf motif that is once again on trend this summer.
Like a naughty milady
Naughty style is not your style at all? No problem, give it some spice! Choose a dress with character or a silk suit and accessories to draw attention to yourself.
Colourful, short The Dolce & Gabbana silk suit consists of cream-coloured high-waisted trousers and a jacket in the same colour. It can remain in the realm of classic elegance, but you can also spice up its character with substantial accessories. This can be done with an impressive Gucci headband composed of many frills in black calfskin. Extremely chic!
Boho goddess
The boho style will never get boring, because we all like to feel feminine and romantic from time to time. Airy long dresses, floral motifs, delicate fabrics combined with heeled flip-flops or stiletto sandals are a great idea for a weekend meeting with friends. The elaborate Dolce&Gabbana gowns, including the white and blue one with the traditional sicilian motif, are sure to make a statement at any garden party.
The madness of a garden night
Is the garden party starting in the evening but you already feel it won't end soon? Or maybe there's someone special on your guest list who you'd love to catch the eye of? Don't be shy and shine in the starlight! The nostalgia for the 80s and 90s is still evident in the designs of the latest collections, such as Balmain's draped short silver dress or the Rollercoaster 1017 ALYX 9SM, finished in mesh with sparkling crystals and embellished with buckles. For devotees of slightly older fashion decades, we recommend 1970s inspiration, and with it an orange (or purple) hippie-style dress with gold appliqués.
Among your own people
If you want to feel at ease at a garden party and not worry about where (and how) to sit or what to eat, and if you're among your own people, choose clothes that make you feel your best. In such an environment jumpsuits work well.
An insanely comfortable beige cotton jumpsuit is the Amalie model designed by Ulla Johnson. With its drawstring waist, decorative creases, square neckline, buff-coloured seven-eighths length sleeves, two pockets at the front and trouser legs, it is guaranteed to make you feel completely comfortable. More striking is Lehan Isabel Marant Étoile's pink cotton jumpsuit with long sleeves but short legs. It has been embellished with a colourful geometric Ikat pattern, emphasising the carefree nature of the brand. The Gucci denim jumpsuit with the fashion house's signature marks is in a similar style.
Bikini chic
If there is a possibility that the garden party will turn into a pool party, it is also worth being prepared for it. Swimming costumes with jewellery embellishments or colourful bikinis look great both in the water and as a styling element - for example worn together with a flowy skirt
Zimmermann's one-piece swimwear is a work of art! It is tied at the nape of the neck and at the back with decorative tassel tags. It is decorated with a Paisley pattern with a cream-coloured crochet pattern. The purple Oseree two-piece swimming costume elongates the silhouette wonderfully, not only thanks to its cut but also to the delicate shimmer of the fabric. The black Balmain one-piece swimming costume is also impressive. It catches the eye with its deep scoop necklines at the front and back and its decorative belt with shimmering appliqués arranged in the shape of a chain.
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