Country Club 101: What to Wear to Master the Dress Code
While we adore analyzing the runways and poring over designer mood boards, we spend a considerable amount of time pondering a more prosaic question: What should we wear? Whether it's a wedding, work affair, or weekend brunch, getting dressed for specific occasions is a constant conundrum. In the hopes of outfit enlightenment—for us and for you!—we're delighted to present What to Wear, our weekly wardrobe guide for every occasion. This week, we'll be covering how to create a perfect country club outfit.
The Goal: Create a polished outfit that feels conservative, yet summery.
Nothing feels more on point for a preppy environment than classic navy stripes.Available in sizes IT 36 to IT 48.
A classic silhouette like a pencil skirt will never steer you wrong, but don't be afraid to be bold with your color combinations.Available in sizes 6 to 14.
It's helpful to have a blazer on hand, especially if you move from outside to the more formal realm of the clubhouse.
Available in sizes XS to XXL.
Chunky low heels feel more elevated than flats but are still comfortable for walking.Available in sizes IT 35 to IT 41.
Channel American icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis with these affordable round sunnies.
These rings are just begging for a monogram. We would get one initial engraved on each so that, when stacked together, they make a complete monogram.
Leave your slouchy bags at home and opt for a smart, structured purse in a summery texture.
Up next, take a look at this simple guide to what to wear to any summer vacation in the works.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content at WhoWhatWear.com as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior to Who What Wear, Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.
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