What To Wear on Memorial Day

From floral sundresses to flirty espadrilles, these summertime essentials will make your holiday weekend stylish.

By Casey Lewis

May 24, 2011

1/23
Flower Power Frock
This patriotic dress may be red, white, and blue, but you’ll continue wearing it long after the holiday’s over because it’s so cute.
Flower-print dress, $68. modcloth.com.
2/23
Retro Instant Camera
This is bound to be a weekend to remember, so document it with an old-school camera.
Instax Mini 7S instant camera, $130. urbanoutfitters.com.

3/23
Fabric Braid Bracelet
No time to whip up homemade friendship bracelets? Give these braided beauties to your BFFs as a Memorial Day memento.
With Love From CA fabric braid bracelet, $10. pacsun.com.
4/23
Portable Mini Speakers
This playful tie-dyed speaker set was made to play your favorite patriotic tunes, like Jimi Hendrix’s electric rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner."
Striped mini speakers, $19. pbteen.com.

5/23
Funky Silverware
Whimsical polka-dot silverware can liven up any cookout.
Mix and match patterned cutlery, $39. urbanoutfitters.com.
6/23
Mini BBQ Grill
Need to impress your pals at a Memorial Day get-together? Pull out this mini grill -- hamburgers and hot dogs never looked so stylish.
Red and blue mini grill, $68. modcloth.com.

7/23
Canvas Espadrille Sandals
Usher in summer with strappy espadrilles, a chic alternative to simple flip-flips.
Charlotte Ronson canvas espadrille flat sandals, $125. shopbop.com.
8/23
Colorful Charm Headbands
Add a little extra charm this weekend with one of these adorned headbands -- or wear all three for a serious statement.
Charm headbands, $40. juicycouture.com.

9/23
Polka-Dotted Picnic Blanket
No big Memorial Day weekend plans? Keep this close for an impromptu picnic.
Red knit throw blanket, $46. modcloth.com.
10/23
Striped Tumbler
Sip the season’s first batch of fresh-squeezed lemonade out of this colorful woven cup.
Sea grass striped tumbler, $8. anthropologie.com.

11/23
Striped and Strappy Wedges
Step up your style on Memorial Day with cute red wedges that are totally comfortable to boot.
Jeffrey Campbell colorful wedge sandals, $127. lulus.com.
12/23
Flirty and Lightweight Sundress
A pretty patterned sundress doubles as a swimsuit cover-up; you’ll live in this little number all weekend long.
Apple-printed dress, $45. shopruche.com.

13/23
Nautical Tote
A whale-print beach bag is the perfect summer carryall, even if you’re just headed to opening weekend at the neighborhood pool.
Whale-motif embroidered tote, $49. llbean.com.
14/23
Nautical Canvas Flats
Show your stripes over the holiday weekend with these fun flats.
Striped canvas flats, $99. katespade.com.

15/23
Flirty Floral Hat
Memorial Day means fun in the sun, so protect your skin in style with a sweet flower-adorned, wide-brimmed topper.
Peony straw hat, $78. anthropologie.com.
16/23
Juicy Watermelon Bowl
No summer holiday is complete without a big fruit salad, and this bowl couldn’t be more perfect for the sweet snack.
Fruit-shaped bowl, $9. pier1.com.

17/23
Patriotic Picnic Bowls
Everything will look infinitely cuter in these potluck-ready bowls, but strawberry shortcake would look especially adorable.
Blue gingham, red gingham, and striped ramekins, $3. crateandbarrel.com.
18/23
Light and Breezy Scarf
This chic cotton scarf doubles as a shawl when the early summer breeze is too cold to handle.
Plaid cotton scarf, $55. madewell.com.

19/23
Strawberry Print Sneakers
The only thing sweeter than eating strawberries is wearing them (especially this early in the season!).
Laceless slip-ons with strawberry print, $40. keds.com.
20/23
Eco-Friendly Lunch Tote
Spend your weekend whipping up sweet treats, then make a beeline to the park for a picnic.
Joot sustainable lunch bag, $20. uncommongoods.com.

21/23
Heart-Shaped Sunglasses
Add a playful, patriotic touch of red with these classical shades.
Heart-shaped sunglasses, $14. fredflare.com.
22/23
Polka-Dot Bikini
It might be too chilly to take a dip, but at least you’ll look adorable in this itsy-bitsy yellow bikini.
Polka-dot bikini, $50. delias.com.

23/23
Wooden Croquet Set
Forget baseball -- croquet is the classic sport you’ll be playing all weekend long.
Wooden croquet set, $48. anthropologie.com.

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