Check out how to pack, and what to wear each day and night, in this Memorial Day weekend style master class from Team SG!
It’s a satisfying feeling: The first time you put away your big dumb heavy layers for good, and welcome the warm months ahead.
Goodbye, tugging on a puffer over your sweater over a button-down over a henley.
Hello-o-o-o, packing a light bag for long weekends in the sun.
The official kickoff to warm weather style season? A Memorial Day weekend spent at the beach. Or at least by a pool.
Thankfully, you probably have everything you already need to look and feel your best this MDW.
Below, check out a packing list and outfit remixes for Memorial Day weekend style.
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How to pack for Memorial Day weekend style with 12 simple pieces:
The ultimate Memorial Day weekend getaway packing list for guys:
- denim jacket
- white sneakers
- patterned short-sleeve button-up shirt
- “fun” shorts
- linen shirt
- swim trunks
- pocket tee
- dark rinse jeans
- denim shirt
- casual slip-on shoe
- dad hat
- sunglasses
…and what to pack it all in:
SG Says: The shorter the trip, the smaller the bag. If you’re headed out of town this weekend for just a couple days, see if you can get everything you need into one of the weekender duffels above.
Friday
Memorial Day Weekend Style: Travel Day
SG Says: For an on-the-go outfit, layers are definitely your friend. Throw on dark-rinse jeans with your denim jacket for a look that’s stylish any day this summer.
Just don’t forget your shades (here’s our favorites under $100).
Saturday
Memorial Day Weekend Style: Outdoor bar
SG Says: You’ll look great in a linen shirt and patterned shorts so long as the accessories are on point. Think: sunglasses you’d be mad at yourself for losing, and slip-on shoes instead of a flip flop or sneaker.
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A brimmed hat that’s not a baseball cap may push you too far out of your comfort zone, I get it. If so, just make sure you apply sunscreen from the neck up…yes, including that small bald spot on the back of your head.
Memorial Day Weekend Style: Boardwalk stroll
SG Says: Yep, Team SG is back at it with the bandana as essential summer accessory drum-beating.
Make sure to roll it instead of letting the tail drape down like a robber in a Western movie.
Memorial Day Weekend Style: Night out
SG Says: Nothing screams summer more than a stylishly worn-in short-sleeve button-up shirt.
Bring a jacket for those evening temperatures, and keep the whole look tied together with suede sneakers and a tall sock.
Sunday
MDW Style: Backyard Barbecue
SG Says: The stylish way to hide any BBQ stains and beers spills? A floral pattern, of course.
Pop on your millennial pink cap to complete this comfortable yet unique daytime look.
Monday
MDW Style: Homebound Ease
SG Says: Bring back a touch of those long layers for the trip home by draping a shacket over your trusty button down.
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Simple and effective for the wardrobe win.
