Whether you’re preparing a gourmet meal, or just a simple ready-to-go basket from the grocery store, enjoy the outdoors by eating outdoors! Skip the expensive restaurant and forego carry-out, we recommend that every once in a while you go old school with a good ol’ fashioned picnic.
Seattle has the perfect summer weather for picnics in the park – long days, no rain, low humidity and cool nights. With seaside locales galore and 26 city parks in the region (really, look at a map), it’s an ideal place, whether you’re a local or a tourist, to get properly dressed, prepare some food and go enjoy a bright sunshiny day.
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Planning what you will eat is easy and fun – everyone is capable of fixing up some sandwiches, fruit salad and maybe a light tequila cocktail. And when it comes to wardrobe, look to style staples inspired by outdoor dining. Think gingham shirts, preppy polos, and striped shorts. Keep your wardrobe crisp and casual, making sure to bring a proper sweatshirt for unexpected cool downs and, of course, a plush blanket to pad you picnic area.
Picnic Style
Score major lifestyle points by taking your lunch or brunch to the park, with the best wardrobe around. Style yourself for the sea-side picnic like you were meant to be photographed.
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Native Youth, Polka Stripe Polo Shirt
Partner the Polka Stripe Polo Shirt, $60, by Native Youth, with some white jeans and sneakers, and be the most nervous diner on the picnic blanket.
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Zanerobe, Rugger S/S Shirt White
The Rugger S/S Shirt, $90, by Zanerobe, is the perfectly plain crisp white shirt to dress up even the most worn in jeans.
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Original Penguin, Master Plaid Tie
Make your move in the accessory department. Try the Master Plaid Tie, $55, by Original Penguin, with some low-key staples to dial up the style cred.
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Ambsn, Burger World Hat
Sport the dress shirt, and the classy shorts, but then par it down with a cheeky hat. Try the Burger World Hat, $32, by Ambsn.
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Billabong, Lakeside Blanket
Enjoy yourself! Pair your well-thought outfit with a blanket that's a partner in style crime. The Billabong Lakeside Blanket, $64.95, is made of 100% cotton and will look catalog-ready at any green Seattle park.
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Ahlem Eyewear, Copy of Gare du Nord Sunglasses
No matter what you pair the Copy of Gare du Nord Sunglasses, $, by Ahlem Eyewear, we guarantee you elevate your #OOTD (outfit of the day.) You may not Instagram it, but you do care - and people take notice.
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Ben Sherman, Oxford Stripe Short
You will look so perfectly proper in the Oxford Stripe Shorts, $79, by Ben Sherman. Good thing for the leg tattoos.
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Scotch & Soda, Text Artwork T-Shirt
Keep this in mind when having that Sunday picnic - Monday is around the corner. Greet it with a smile, and the Text Artwork T-Shirt, by Scotch & Soda, $55.
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Nudie Jeans, Dag Fine Knit Sweater
Don't call it drab. This olive green lightweight sweater will look perfect over baby blue shirts. We recommend the Dag Fine Knit Sweater, $155, by Nudie Jeans.
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Country Club Prep, Dockside Swim Trunk
When the weather permits, definitely swim on a full stomach. Try the Dockside Swim Trunk, by Country Club Prep, $59, and dive in.
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Wolfgang Man & Beast, ColorBlock Dog Leash
It's can't be the best day ever unless man (and woman's) best friend is out along for the fun. Try the ColorBlock Dog Leash, $26.95, by Wolfgang Man & Beast.
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Original Penguin, Chambray Neon Dobby Shirt
This cotton/rayon/poly blend shirt has a slim fit, and you can skip the dry cleaners for it (machine washable.) Try the Chambray Neon Dobby Shirt, $79, by Original Penguin, and class up your lunch hour in the park.
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