How to Dress for a Summer Barbecue

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

Dress for a Summer Barbecue Dress for a Summer Barbecue

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Comfort and style will go down well at a summer get-together.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Aim for comfort, ease and great style. Call your host or hostess if you need more direction.
Step2
Look for clothes that are easy to wear and easy to clean: cotton, nylon, blends and silk.
Step3
Think separates: shorts, skirts, easy shirts and the latest thinking in pants.
Step4
Wear lively, trendy pieces for summer barbecues, parties and backyard gatherings.
Step5
Set the mood with bright colors, big patterns and interesting materials.
Step6
Choose fun summer shoes: flip-flops, tennis shoes, sandals and slides.
Step7
Take along layering pieces in case the weather suddenly changes: sweatshirts, cotton sweaters, hooded jackets and big shirts.
Step8
For women, choose versatile twinsets in silk, lightweight wool, French terry and cotton.
Step9
Take along accessories. Sunglasses, hats and scarves keep the sun off and spice up your outfit.

Tips & Warnings

  • Clothes can be fun and functional if you can think outside the box pleats.

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on 7/10/2008 Good tips for how to dress. You might want to check the weather and bring an umbrella, just in case!

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on 7/9/2008 I prefer to wear parkas.

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on 7/9/2008 Yes, you should add some pictures.

damala said

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on 1/4/2007 this is great! what about adding sample clothes demostrated by models?

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