Stylecast: Memorial Day Outfits + an UPDATE!
What to wear this week (5/25/26).
Over the past couple of years I have been experimenting with content. Trying to suss out what my audience wants and how to feel valued by the work I put out. But after two years of this, I’m exhausted by constantly reinventing the wheel and left with less clarity. So, I’ve decided to return to my roots and do the damn thing I always wanted- create and share a weekly guide on what to wear for the week ahead, based on the weather, aka: a stylecast.
Some of you (I hope) are rejoicing at this return to a weekly structure you can rely on. And some of you are going to peace out. Either way is fine. I just want to honor the creativity I feel inside myself and share it, knowing those it resonates with will find it.
I will say, I have made some improvements to the weekly stylecast. You can always watch it on YouTube for a more visual take, and for some styling tips that come out naturally when I talk about putting a look together. AND, you will get this email to your inbox each Sunday to help you plan for the week ahead.
One upgrade I added was to include outfit add-ons to each look for a couple of other temperature ranges. This way you can check the week’s stylecast and hone in on the look and layers that best suit you and the weather for where you are.
My goal is to make getting dressed each week seamless and help you feel your best. If there’s anything else I can do to make these weekly stylecasts more helpful, let me know. Without further ado, let’s get into this week’s stylecast and get dressed!
Outfit Base: If you are headed to a Memorial Day BBQ, this is the look for you! Cotton bra top or romantic style tank, high-waisted maxi skirt (pro tip: I used my Easter dress as a skirt by removing the straps and sliding it down to make it a skirt, you can do this with most strapless dresses), add a pair of raffia sandals and a straw wide brim hat to finish the look.
Outfit Add-Ons: layer on an oversized denim jacket with drop sleeves- the relaxed style of the jacket goes nicely with the otherwise feminine base, put on a cream colored cardigan under the jacket if you need more warmth- a lot of brands are doing a great grandpa cardigan right now that swing both nautical and western, add a pair of cowboy or tan suede ankle boots.
Outfit Base: Navy Bikini Top (& Bottom) by Malia Mills - some of the best swimwear I have ever owned, High Waisted Hot Pants- not for everyone I know, but can be fun to have a pair for pool days, Pale Sky Shirt by Xirena- this shade of blue is EVERYTHING, Raffia Slides by Chloe- my husband picked these out and they are a smash hit (here’s another pair that’s more accessible), Raffia Tote- pick one up from your local shop or farmer’s market, cat eye shades- I love an exaggerated sunglass to help add a little ‘cool factor’ to a look.
Outfit Add-Ons: swap your hot pant for a lightweight pair of Kyoto Cargo Pants from Leset (you can thank me later for introducing you to summer’s perfect pant), add a quilted army jacket from Quince for extra warmth, swap the slides for a closed-toe mule in suede (Chanel just launched one worth investing in, btw).
Outfit Base: I love an all white look with darker accessories! Start with a linen button down and leave the top and bottom buttons open for a more relaxed feel, pair with white linen trousers (this is feeling very Something’s Gotta Give and I’m here for it!), slip on woven slides in black and add a raffia bucket hat with a black stripe detail to help tie in the black shoe.
Outfit Add-Ons: break out that long sweater vest you bought in the 90s and are still trying to figure out how to wear (this is the outfit!), swap sandals for a mesh ballet flat in a neutral tone, or go for a light colored loafer and add that oversized denim jacket or barn jacket, swap the raffia hat for a beige felt wide brim hat- this is KEY! Swapping a hat that feels too warm or cool for the current weather will make your outfit suddenly work, so make sure you have a few options in your wardrobe.
Outfit Base: boxy linen top (cropped or not), the BEST straight leg ankle jean from Frame- mid wash is the way to go for warming temps, flatform teva-style sandals- all the major fashion houses have their version and I do think it is worth investing in one designer pair (you will get miles out of them!), statement sunglasses.
Outfit Add-Ons: denim bomber jacket, fishnet Mary Janes (if you’re unsure about which color to choose, go with white- it will go with everything in your S/S wardrobe), cream cashmere sweater, and tan suede ankle boots.
Outfit Base: wide leg linen pant- drawstring or tie waist, loose cropped top that you can adjust on the bottom/ sides, woven sandals- these are from Bottega and a forever wardrobe staple, pair of sunglasses- I like staying with the all black theme, but a fun color could be great here too!
Outfit Add-Ons: layer a white button down shirt underneath your crop top and leave the tails out, stay with an open-toe sandal (this studded pair adds a little something extra!) or switch to a closed toe mule, add a long puffer vest for an extra layer and a pair of sneakers to adjust to cooler temps- the outfit becomes the perfect blend of preppy and sporty.