One outfit to go from work to picnic High Latitude Style

Summer time is picnic time

Sunny summer evenings after work, Saturdays and Sundays are perfect for a picnic in the park. You get some fresh air, have great food and a glass of wine, can relax, and talk with your significant other, friends, family, colleagues, or with whom you picnic. It’s like a mini-vacation.

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#fashionover50 woman in summer work outfit to picnic look — Talbot floral skirt with GNW cardigan, Brooks Brothers knit top, Kieselstein Cord belt and buckle, Jaeger tote, Hermes collier de chien bangle, L.K. Bennett pumps (all own), pearl necklace c/o The pearl Source Inc., and wooden watch c/o Jord

Keep the venue and entertainment in mind

When you do your picnic the classic European way on a large blanket you may sit on the grass. Thus, grass spots are likely. Accidents happen with food and drinks placed on an uneven surface like a blanket. Thus, add such spots to the list of dangers with respect to your clothes. To avoid lasting harm look for fabrics you can wash hot or at least warm.

#maturefashion woman in a style that works from work to picnic by slight modifications of the look — Back view of GNW cardigan, Talbot skirt, Hermes collier de chien bangle, L.K. Bennett pumps, and Jaeger tote (all own)

When you do your picnic the American way and bring your folding chairs or use a picnic table in the park, knits and delicate fabric may get ripped when it gets stuck in the chair’s mechanics or on uneven pieces of wood. Avoid clothes that are crocheted, loosely knitted, or made of lace or other delicate fabrics.
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What to wear to a picnic

Sun dresses and printed cotton shirt or fit-and-flare summer dresses are always a winner. A wide or flare skirt with a T-shirt or blouse are great separate alternatives to a dress. In both cases, add a hat to keep the sun out of your face and flat shoes, flat mules or flat sandals that you can kick off easily when you sit down on the blanket. The skirt (of the dress) should be wide enough that you can sit down easily and sit comfortably. Great cover-ups are stoles or cardigans for later in the evening when the Sun sets.

#over40style woman in ethnic print outfit

Sigrid Olsen dress c/o HSN with own sunhat, Ray Ban sunglasses, Coach bag, and Juicy Couture patent leather slides, Hermes enamel bangles, and Hermes collier de chien cuff

#styleover40 woman in sun dress for a picnic on a hot summer day at the lake

Sun dress with espadrilles, Hermes constance bag, Hermes collier de chien cuff, and Paloma Picasso sun glasses (all own)

#Fashionover40 mature casual picnic out fit

Oliveo shorts with, striped T-shirt, floral scarf, Ray Ban sunglasses, straw baseball hat, and thong sandals

#fashionover50 mature woman wearing a picnic look

Oliveo shorts with Carhartt gingham shirt, Michael Kors sandals, Tissot stone watch, Hermes collier de chien bangle, and Ray Ban sun glasses (all own)

#styleover50 mature woman looking great in a picnic outfit with skirt

The Limited striped polo shirt with Lauren Ralph Lauren polka dot skirt, Hermes collier de chien cuff, BP espadrilles, and a LeatherCoatsEtc Greek leather hat (all own)

Straw hat with flower, BP espadrilles, Hermes Medor watch, Hermes collier de chien bangle (all own) with abstract print A-line sundress c/o Needham Lane

Shorts, or Bermudas with a T-shirt or polo top are more casual options. They will be the better choice when ball games are also planned as part of the picnic entertainment. Add a baseball hat for sun protection. When a soccer or volley ball game are planned go for canvas sneakers. Otherwise flat sandals do the trick. Tweet about this.

Comfort tip: Avoid skinnies or any tight bottoms as they will dig into your belly when you sit when going to a picnic. #lifestyle #picnic Click To Tweet

#fashionover50 outfit that works from work to picnic — Side view of outfit with Talbot floral skirt, Brooks Brothers silk knit top, GNW cardigan, Kieselstein Cord, belt and buckle, L.K. Bennett open-toe pumps, Jaeger tote (all own) and wooden watch c/o Jord

When you head from the office to the picnic

When you go to a work picnic or head right from work to a picnic, your outfit has to do double duty and fit both dress codes with minimal changes. The OOTD in this post can easily make this change. Just take off the pearls and belt, and swap the pumps for ballet flats and you are picnic ready. Tweet about this.

Do you like picnics? If so, do you attend or organize a lot of picnics in summer? Have you planned a picnic for this summer? Do you use a picnic basket?

Picnic basket and $175 cash giveaway

Today I am co-hosting the Picnic Giveaway with Katherine’s Corner and La Bella Vita Cucina. One winner will receive this picnic basket with everything inside (as seen in photo inlay upper left) and the winner’s choice of $175 cash via Paypal or Amazon gift code.

The cash prize is provided by Katherine and her co-hostesses. The picnic basket is provided by La Bella Vita Cucina.
Katherine – Katherine’s Corner
Roz – La Bella Vita Cucina
Diane – Mamal Diane Keeping Life Simple
Maria – Simple Nature Decor
Marilyn – Marilyn’s Treats
Karren – Oh My Heartsie Girl
Nancy – Nancy on the Home Front
Lisa – Blogghetti
Laura – Not a Trophy Wife
Angie – Gods Growing Garden
Nicole – High Latitude Style

Just log into the entry a Rafflecopter giveaway form using your email address or facebook and get started. Please follow all of your hostesses and get all of your possible entries. The giveaway ends July 15, 2016. Katherine will announce and contact the winner.

Giveaway closed. The winner was notified by email.

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You can read more about picnic outfits at this link. When you are planning a picnic on the 4^th of July, you may also want to have a look at this post on patriotic outfits.

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Photos: G. Kramm

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One outfit to go from work to picnic