Memorial Day Weekend Is Here – Time To Break Out Your Summer Style
May 20, 2015
By Brian Maynor
It may be hard to believe, but this weekend we celebrate Memorial Day and launch the summer season. Is your wardrobe ready?
With all of the great sales happening this weekend, it’s time to start thinking about all of your summer wardrobe needs so you can shop with purpose. Here is a breakdown of some of the most common summer activities and the key pieces you need for each of them. Fortunately there is some overlap, so with the proper planning you can find looks that pull double and triple duty.
1. Beach and pool days. After the hours spent searching for the perfect swimsuit, it’s tempting to layer it under playful cover-up that shows it off. While that’s great when it’s dry what are you going to do when it’s wet?
The key pieces anytime water is involved are two towels, a pair of sandals, and a cover-up or second outfit that you can slip on quickly and easily. Of course a bag to carry it all, along with your other essentials, is a must.
2. Traveling. Whether it’s planes, trains or automobiles when we travel, the key is comfort. Easy slip-on shoes and soft fabrics you can disappear into are great, but you also want to look somewhat composed after sitting for hours and not like you just rolled out of bed.
Some key pieces would be a relaxed sweatshirt, a pair of joggers either in a fun print or texture, a scarf that can double as a pillow and a hat to cover any hair mishaps along the way.
3. Outdoor and casual events. From backyard barbeques to street fairs or picnics with the family, these are classic all-American summer activities so go old-school Americana style.
Whether you are wearing shorts, a romper or sundress complement your look with a classic denim jacket. It’s rugged yet timeless and will make just about any look outdoor appropriate.
4. Easy everyday wear. Whether you’re hitting shops or museums you need an outfit with some endurance to tackle the city. Plus it has to look stylish yet effortless at the same time.
Separates are perfect for the task. Whether it’s a full pleated skirt and crop top or Bermuda shorts and a linen sweater they both look great with your comfortable shoe of choice.
Along with the holiday celebrations this weekend there are going to be some great sales, so make sure you’re ready to capitalize and maximize all of them.
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I am always curious to hear about your weekend wardrobe dilemmas and help make your work wardrobe pull double duty. Email your questions, quandaries and conundrums to Brian@BrianMaynor.com. Also find each of these storyboards at http://brianmaynor.polyvore.com with links to purchase each item.
About Brian Maynor
Brian Maynor has built a reputation as one of the leading style coaches in the Southeast and is quickly expanding his eponymous company, BRIAN MAYNOR and his FIND, FLATTER & FLAUNT line of image consulting services. A professional with a fresh, upbeat and down-to-earth personality and boundless creative energy, he works frequently with with local celebrities; Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations; modeling agencies; fashion designers; production companies; record labels; media and individuals. A regular contributor to various fashion blogs and online communities, Brian Maynor is one of the most trusted and recognized style experts in the region, utilizing his education and training as a broadcast journalist to serve as a style lecturer, emcee, and commentator for over a decade. He has appeared at fashion shows, expos, and charity fundraisers, as well as events with big brands like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Chico’s and Macy’s. His approach is innovative, creative and fashion-forward, balancing fresh, modern styles with classic pieces to keep one’s look grounded. To learn more, visit http://www.brianmaynor.com.
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