Picnic-perfect styles

May 13, 2011 9:18 AM by Jessica Padykula

Posted in Beauty & Style / Flawless Fashion / Summer Fashion

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Outdoor Eating

As the quintessential summer activity, the picnic is a fun, casual way to spend time with friends and family. In honor of Memorial Day weekend, we've put together some stylish pieces perfect for a picnic -- because we know you want to look great while enjoying your afternoon outdoors.

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They may be casual affairs, but that doesn't mean you should let fashion take a back seat the next time you eat outdoors. Check out our top picks for chic and comfortable pieces perfect for a picnic. Bon appétit!

Picnic fashion

Beach blanket bingo

Every proper picnic starts with a blanket, and we love this striped option -- technically a beach blanket -- from Calypso St. Barth ($48). We promise: Your basket of goodies will look lovely spread out over this rustic yet charming blanket.

Picnic-inspired purse

Tote the treats you don't feel like sharing in this adorable Kate Spade purse that's reminiscent of a classic picnic basket ($325). It features a flap with turnlock closure and is made from straw and smooth leather in green or bright pink. We're partial to the lush shade of green.

The perfect picnic dress

If ever a dress were made for a picnic, this fun and flirty gingham frock from Mod Cloth ($130) is it. We love the indigo and grey checkered print and girly strips of lace trim along the bodice and hem.

Red and white is all right

Steal the show in this short and sexy red and white swing skirt from Forever 21 ($16). The red and white check pattern is another picnic-perfect find, and we love the high waist. Pair with a short-sleeve white blouse and strappy sandals for your day at the park.

Basket charm

We were instantly enamoured by this Juicy Couture picnic basket charm ($58) featuring a baguette, bottle of wine and other (tiny) outdoor eating essentials. Add it to a bracelet or attach it to a necklace for playful, picnic-inspired charm.

Cutout sandals

Being outdoors is all about being comfortably stylish, which is what drew us to these cute cutout sandals from Delia's ($50). With one strap across the toes and a criss-cross strap around the ankle, these flat sandals are both functional and fashionable -- ideal with anything from a maxi dress to denim cutoffs.

Bathing beauty

For a picnic near a body of water, we suggest diving in wearing this reversible Betsey Johnson halter bikini top (top $70). One side features pale blue and white checks and pretty flowers, and the other is all-out red and white gingham. The fresh and flirty matching bottoms are sold separately ($96).