Daytime Looks for Brunch & Beyond

Curated spring outfits perfect for brunch, patios, and everything in between.

POSTED BY GRETCHEN DEUTSCH

It’s officially brunch season, which means we’re having our eggs with a side of bottomless mimosas. Nothing beats a morning debrief with your friends, sitting in the sun, sunglasses on, and nowhere else to be for the rest of the day. But, if you’re like me, the main reason you’re attending an early weekend brunch is for the opportunity to wear a sundress specifically saved for the occasion. 

Whether it’s Easter Sunday or a day-drinking Saturday, brunch should be its own style category. It’s about finding a day-time going-out outfit that’s slightly modest, slightly casual, but entirely curated. 

Finding the perfect brunch outfit is about leaning into spring pastels and patterns that bring you from the brunch table to a bar’s patio. From micro shorts to mini dresses to maxi skirts, brunch outfits show a spring-approved level of skin, while still feeling refined for daytime plans.  

Although sundresses are always my default, I’ve been loving two-piece sets, especially a matching top and shorts moment. Soft silhouettes, linen fabrics, light layers, and bare shoulders are all brunch-time musts. And if we’re going the pants route, keep it fitted with straight-leg styles or capris, paired with a strappy top.

Our daytime brunch outfits should feel like something we just threw on, because, in reality, they probably are. That’s why having the perfect daytime pieces on hand is essential to making it to last-minute brunch plans. 


So if your calendar suddenly fills up with bottomless plans, check out my FizzyPicks below for the easiest way to nail every brunch look without trying too hard.

view 1 of 5 Alerie Button Front Top in White & Black Stripe

ALL THE WAYS
Alerie Button Front Top
$58

 

WITH JÉAN
Maeve Top
$118

 

Francis Skirt | Black - image 1

WITH JÉAN
Francis Skirt
$148

 

Kylo Top, zoom image 0

REFORMATION
Kylo Top
$98

 

Petites Petra Linen Low Rise Pedal Pusher Pant, zoom image 1

REFORMATION
Petites Petra Low Rise Petal Pusher Pant
$148

 

Gisele Low Rise Linen Pant, zoom image 0

REFORMATION
Gisele Low Rise Linen Pant
$218

 

SIR

SIR
Danica Layered Silk-Chiffon Halter Top
$390

 

Medium shot of a red dress with white polka dots, a V-neckline, puffed short sleeves, and a front button closure.

ZARA
Short Polka Dot Dress
$59.90

 

view 2 of 3 Esenia Knit Dress in Breton Stripe Sienna

FAITHFULL THE BRAND
Esenia Knit Dress
$370

 

FP One Frida Midi Dress

FREE PEOPLE
One Frida Midi Dress
$198

 

Drew Halter Mini Dress

KOOKAI
Drew Halter Mini Dress
$160

 

side Opal Cinch Mini Dress Kookai Straight Mini Fitted Sweetheart womens-dresses

KOOKAI
Opal Cinch Mini Dress
$180

 

side Haven Top Kookai Fitted Plungeneck Sleeveless Womens-Blouse

KOOKAI
Haven Top
$65

 

Fleur Linen Skirt, zoom image 0

REFORMATION
Fleur Linen Skirt
$148

 

Coastline Cotton Micro Mini Shorts - Yellow Yellow / US 6

PEPPERMAYO
Coastline Cotton Micro Mini Short
$60

 

Paloma Skirt in White

GUIZIO
Paloma Skirt
$108

 

RÉALISATION PAR
The Skye
$280

 

THE GREAT
The Eyelet Tank
$115

 

DINA OFF WHITE SLEEVELESS KNIT TOP

DIISH
Dina Off White Sleeveless Knit Top
$130

 

Airy Denim Halter Shell Top

MADEWELL
Airy Denim Halter Shell Top
$98

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