DAY DATE ESSENTIALS
When temperatures start to rise and daylight hours extend, convincing loved ones to get together while the sun is up is no hard feat. As we begin our entrance into yet another cluster of holidays, and spring outfits become non-optional, it’s best to remember that daytime events are catnip for photo opportunities. Bring on the pastel palettes and open-toed slingbacks because this week we are sharing some of our favorite day date outfit combinations.
Upscale Outing
Picnics, walks in the park, whatever it is, we want to look our best. Babydoll dresses can help. With the resurgence of girlish aesthetics (ballet-core, coquette chic, the “light feminine” style…take your pick) alongside overwhelmingly positive reviews of recent Rodarte shows, Selkie apparel, and spring 2023 trend predictions, leaning into whimsical ensembles is sure to impress any crowd.
Below, we’ve listed some of our top picks for those seeking further inspiration.
Dress: ROCOCO SAND - TASSEL TIE SHOULDER TIERED MINI DRESS
Shoes: MARION PARKE - STEFI 70MM WEDGE SANDALS
Dress: SELKIE - THE CUPCAKE DRESS
Shoes: RENE CAOVILLA - 105MM STRAUSS SNAKE ANKLE WRAP SANDALS
In-Vogue Indoors
The warm weather is certainly not a guarantee that you will be spending your afternoon catching rays. Seeing as the creative departments of fashion houses this season have been working overtime to present their very best post-covid, establishing an at-home approved look for casual meet-ups can be a stress-free activity.
Scroll down for some on-trend options.
Top: ALTUZARRA - AMANI LACE-UP SIDES SLEEVELESS CROP SWEATER
Bottoms: TRIARCHY - HIGH RISE WIDE LEG JEANS
Shoes: FERRAGAMO - ORIA GANCINI LEATHER FLAT SANDALS
Top: SECRET MISSION - CELIA SURPLICE PEPLUM TOP
Bottoms: BRUNELLO CUCINELLI - FLUID LINEN TWILL PULL ON BIAS CUT MAXI SKIRT
Shoes: PAIGE DANY - KNOTTED STRAPPY FLAT SANDALS
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SELKIE
The Moonlight Dress
This modern-day rococo Moonlight dress was inspired by desserts, holiday ballets, and late night lawn parties under moonlit tents, where champagne is poured freely, big hair is piled into royal sculptures and faces are painted with pink blush and fake moles. Pass the mini sandwiches and cakes and get ready to skinny dip in fountains.
RENE CAVOILLA
105mm Strauss Snake Ankle-Wrap Sandals
Rene caovilla strappy satin and suede sandals with strass embellishments. 4.25 in / 105 mm stiletto heel. square-cut open toe. iconic snake-shaped spiral ankle-wrap strap. signature glittered outsole. made in italy.
MARION PARKE
STEFI 70mm Wedge Sandals
Creative and chic, the Stefi 70 Wedge Sandal in Natural features a raffia-wrapped wedge, and Bombay leather detailed straps.
TRIARCHY
High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
Triarchy's Ms. Fonda jeans are a high-rise wide-leg style. Belt loops Button closure Zip fly Front scoop pockets Back patch pockets
ALTUZARRA
Amani Lace-Up Sides Sleeveless Crop Sweater
Altuzarra Amani Lace-Up Sides Sleeveless Crop Sweater Altuzarra "Amani" sweater featuring lace-up sides Crew neckline Sleeveless Slim fit Cropped length Ribbed hem Pullover style.
Brunello Cucinelli
Fluid Linen Twill Pull-On Bias Cut Maxi Skirt
Brunello Cucinelli bias cut skirt in fluid linen twill, designed with a high waist, and falls straight from hip to hem. This elegant skirt is full-length with side slits in a pull-on style.
SECRET MISSION
Celia Surplice Peplum Top
Romantic chiffon floral top designed with a v-neck style and ruffled edges.
VERONICA BEARD
Dodo Woven Leather Crisscross Sandals
A crisscross vamp in braided leather gives our Dodo sandals a chic and sophisticated look. We love wearing these flats with everything from dresses to jeans—they're perfect for elevating every day.
FERRAGAMO
Oria Gancini Leather Flat Sandals
Ferragamo Oria Gancini Leather Flat Sandals Salvatore Ferragamo "Oria" goatskin leather sandals with Gancini bit chain strap
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