Are you hosting a celebration at home this Spring? a Graduation Party? or even just a gathering? I like to have some “go to’s” to make hosting effortless (at least the outfit part!)

I love hosting gatherings and it doesn’t even have to be for a specific occasion or holiday. I prefer having company over so that we can relax and spend some quality time together without rushing out of a restaurant and cutting a visit short. Ever since we moved to Florida, it has been especially important for us to host dinners or cookouts. It has been a nice way to get to know other families and make new friends.

I enjoy making the evening a little more special by adding some small touches.

I like to try out some tasty apps or a unique novelty drink. It almost always is something Greek so that people have a little taste of our ethnicity. I like guests to feel welcome here and want them to look forward to another visit.

The same applies to my outfits. I like to put thought into what I’m wearing because I feel putting effort into my outfit says “This is special and I’m so glad you came!”

I’m going to list some do’s and don’ts and then at the end show you some of my fav hostess outfits. I’m going to make this quick because I bet if you’re hosting you already have enough to do!

Choose…

Something that doesn’t make you hot! If you’re like me and experiencing your own personal Summers you don’t need to wear something that doesn’t breathe! I try to choose short sleeves, sleeveless or sleeves that once rolled up, stay up!
An outfit that doesn’t require uncomfortable shoes. I always try to pick an outfit that coordinates with a platform, flatform, ballet flat or sandal.
An outfit that isn’t fussy. For example, if you’re using your oven you don’t need long flowy sleeves that will get in the food or in the dishwater!
Choose an outfit that you have worn before so you know how comfortable it is.
Stay away from…
Clothes that need to be dry cleaned.
Necklines that are low. If you’re serving your guests an appetizer that is all you want to serve them!!
Clothing that needs altering and you just haven’t had the chance to get it done. If pants need to be hemmed and you are dying to wear the outfit make sure to do it prior to your company. You don’t want to be tripping over them!
An excess of jewelry. Long necklaces and lots of bangles can get in the way.
Don’t pick something that is so dressy your company will feel like they missed the memo.
Here are some suggestions from this season and my most fav stores and designers…

Check out Blessed Boutique.for this look. — Check out **Blessed Boutique**.for this look.

You may have seen this outfit from one of my posts about Blessed Boutique. Ecru shorts-The most flattering bottoms, every woman should own. Kanna shoes-like walking on pillows-another wardrobe must-have! Comfy and cute…any tee or top will pair so well with these shorts.

This outfit is great for a cookout and the wedge sandal takes the casual feel up a notch. Cute for hosting a ladies lunch for mom’s (before school is released for Summer!)

James Perse knit shirts are so comfy and have been on their line for a long time. They are tried and true…I wear them back with so many bottoms. I enjoy any khaki pant but especially this one from Zadig et Voltaire. The black and gold stripe adds some fun interest and so do the Meline sneakers.

I love this feel for something a little more casual. I would wear this when hosting the kids friends and families.

And, when we want to celebrate an accomplishment, like 8th grade moving up, this is how I would get Spring Festive. A little funky with the sequin Rolling Stone tee and Leopard Skirt, from Alice and Olivia. (Of course I’d leave the leather jacket out).

This outfit screams “Let’s celebrate!”

I hope you enjoyed my selections…there can be so many more to choose from. Still stuck? Check out Ways to Work With Theo…I’d love to help!