1. Casual
Stay comfortable and polished in a chambray button-down top and patterned jeans – perfect for a casual Easter celebration with friends and family. Get the flair of a floral sundress with the flexibility of pants. These Liberty toothpick jeans from J.Crew are the perfect replacement for the quintessential Easter dress.
This look is just as effortlessly chic when flip-flopped. Try pairing a pastel or brightly patterned button-down top with colored skinny jeans (think white, lilac or mint). For a little more structure, add a classic denim jacket.
Not in the mood for colorful patterns? Style your pastel skinny jeans with an off-white lace top (short or long-sleeved). You can still be springy without having to dress like you’re attending a formal garden party.
2. Formal
If you’re headed to a more formal soirée this weekend stick to a tailored dress. For your single color frock try a jewel-toned dress with details that add a sophisticated intricacy to your outfit.
For example, this a little green dress (LGD) from Madewell offers a sweetheart neckline and subtle peplum skirt, defining your waist and eliminating the need for a belt. Style this LGD with nude or gold pumps with low heels for comfort. If your formal Easter festivities will occur outdoors, you might want to opt for a pair of neutral ballet flats. They will continue the elegance of your dress, but won’t get you stuck in the lawn during the egg hunt.
If the weather gets chilly throw on a pastel or patterned cardigan for some warmth and extra color. With this addition, keep your jewelry minimal and delicate.
3. For Brunch
Embrace the sunny morning of Easter Brunch with a striking yet refined floral dress. With it’s above-the-knee length and cap sleeves Madewell’s Painted Lacebloom Dress is the perfect combination of structure and delicacy. It exudes a sweet conservativeness with its brightly colored pattern and collar-bone-high neckline.
The moderate cap sleeve leaves the dress stunning on its own, but if you’re celebrating in a colder climate try adding a structured, tan blazer or thin, white cardigan.
4. For Dinner
Give structure to your Easter dress with a slimming blazer. A tailored blazer can formalize any dress, while keeping the casual comfort of a dress that flows and moves with you. If you’ve found a neutral tone dress, whether it’s crocheted lace or mauve chiffon, throw on a brightly colored blazer and roll the sleeves up a bit. A hot pink blazer is the perfect addition a simple dress.
If you’ve opted for a striking, patterned dress, add a neutral blazer in lighter, more pastel tones. Emily Schuman from Cupcakes and Cashmere models the sweet success of this outfit pairing.