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What to Wear to a Summer Party

What to Wear to a Summer Party

We've put together a lookbook with 13 looks that carry you from a lazy afternoon in the garden to a long dinner under string lights. Every outfit is anchored by one of our EUNOIA pieces, because that's what we'd actually reach for. The rest is a mix of brands we love, from easy everyday staples to a few special pieces worth investing in.

 

Out for Drinks

A cream halter knit over our blue-and-apricot broderie ruffle skirt. The contrast of clean knit on top and all that print below is what makes it. Gold wedges, a sunburst pendant, and a little crystal heart clutch take it straight from afternoon into evening.SHOP: Halter top (here), Skirt (here), Necklace (here), Earrings (here), Sunglasses (here), Bag (here), Wedges (here)




Fun Afternoon

Not every party calls for a dress. Our off-shoulder ruffle top with scalloped white eyelet shorts is the relaxed option — pink lace slingbacks and a sweet little bow bag stop it from feeling too casual. Cute, easy, and made for a warm afternoon.SHOP: Top (here), Shorts (here), Sunglasses (here), Earrings (here), Bag (here), Heels (here)



Rooftop Bar

A soft peach halter over our blue ruffle skirt — sorbet tones that just feel like summer. A fringed pouch bag and nude strappy heels keep it playful. Easy to wear, easy to dance in, exactly the kind of thing you reach for without thinking.SHOP: Top (here), Skirt (here), Sunglasses (here), Bag (here), Heels (here)



Garden Party

The pink maxi, styled with deeper berry tones — a burgundy woven clutch, dark disc earrings, pink cat-eye sunglasses, and floral-topped mules. SHOP: Dress (here), Necklace (here), Earrings (here), Sunglasses (here), Clutch (here), Heels (here)



Brunch

An off-shoulder print top tucked into a full white poplin maxi skirt — high-low in the best way. Keep the jewellery delicate and gold, add a white baguette bag and thong heels, and you're ready for anything.SHOP: Top (here), Skirt (here), Sunglasses (here), Bag (here), Heels (here)

 

Garden Party

Our pink shell-print mini in full bloom — ruffles, high neck, scalloped hem, all of it. A Chloé raffia bag, oversized tortoiseshell sunglasses, and buttery yellow kitten heels keep it light. Exactly right for an afternoon in someone's garden with a drink in hand.SHOP: Dress (here), Sunglasses (here), Earrings (here), Bag (here), Heels (here)

 

After Dark

Our blue mini, dressed up for evening. A navy suede clutch, a lapis beaded necklace, a gold shell cuff, and sculptural fish earrings make it feel considered without trying too hard. The look for when the party really gets going after sunset.SHOP: Dress (here), Earrings (here), Necklace (here), Cuff (here), Clutch (here), Heels (here)

 

Date Night

The white maxi, turned up a notch. A floral silk headscarf, a red crochet heart bag, and strawberry-trimmed mules add a wink of playfulness, proof that one EUNOIA piece can take you in completely different directions.SHOP: Dress (here), Headscarf (here), Earrings (here), Bag (here), Heels (here)

 

Seaside Sunday

We love our Louise short dress. We styled it with a crochet headscarf, gold Louboutin mules, and a woven cream crossbody for a look that feels like a long lunch by the water you never want to end.SHOP: Dress (here), Headscarf (here), Earrings (here), Bag (here), Heels (here)




Birthday Dinner

Our white maxi is the quiet showstopper of the collection. Styled here with gold Alaïa mesh flats, a pearl-clasp straw clutch, and pearl earrings, it's elegant, comfortable, and endlessly photogenic. The one you'll want to be photographed in.SHOP: Dress (here), Earrings (here), Sunglasses (here), Clutch (here), Watch (here), Flats (here)




Out in the City

Our shell-print co-ord: off-shoulder ruffle top and matching tiered skirt, doing the outfit thinking for you. Add nude mules, a paillette bag, and a slim watch, and you've got a put-together look that's secretly the comfiest thing in the room.SHOP: Top (here), Skirt (here), Sunglasses (here), Bag (here), Watch (here), Heels (here)



Dinner Date Night 

Our pink maxi at its most graceful. Gold strappy kitten heels, a slim gold collar, and a cream clutch let the dress do the talking. Perfect for a garden wedding or a long celebratory dinner.SHOP: Dress (here), Earrings (here), Necklace (here), Sunglasses (here), Clutch (here), Cuff (here), Heels (here)

 

Dinner by the Beach

Our blue maxi, long and romantic, with a Saint Laurent net tote and brown suede lace-up wedges. A gold choker and tortoiseshell cat-eye sunglasses finish it off. This one has main character energy, for a celebration that runs from afternoon well into the warm part of the evening.SHOP: Dress (here), Earrings (here), Necklace (here), Sunglasses (here), Bag (here), Wedges (here)

 

No matter which look you choose, these are the things we never go to a summer party without:

- A bag that fits the essentials and nothing more
- Sunglasses for the golden-hour photos
- A heel you can actually stand and dance in
- Sunscreen, even for an evening party
- A print you feel wonderful in

Dress for the occasion. Stay out past sunset. And have fun.

Best,
Team EUNOIA

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