Life's a picnic: Ten ways to enjoy summer-season kitsch

Curate a sumptuous summer look with a picnic tablecloth-style gingham dress, or be inspired by the local farmer’s market for a quirky take on fruity prints.
Life's a picnic: Ten ways to enjoy summer-season kitsch

Alfresco dining of the picnic kind is more than just a culinary delight. It’s the perfect excuse to lean into the more kitsch prints of the summer season.

Alfresco dining of the picnic kind is more than just a culinary delight. It’s the perfect excuse to lean into the more kitsch prints of the summer season. 

Curate a sumptuous summer look with a picnic tablecloth-style gingham dress, or be inspired by the local farmer’s market for a quirky take on fruity prints.

GET THE LOOK:

Double Gingham at Molly Goddard
Double Gingham at Molly Goddard

Satisfy your craving for picnic-inspired style with a double helping of gingham, as seen at Molly Goddard.

Straw Crossbody Bag, €126, All Saints at Next
Straw Crossbody Bag, €126, All Saints at Next

Picnic Basket: The perfect accompaniment to a picnic, the raffia bag remains a firm summer favourite, €126, All Saints at Next.

Gingham & Roses Top, €125, Handmade by Rasa Furlong
Gingham & Roses Top, €125, Handmade by Rasa Furlong

Bed Of Roses: Go for bold summer prints with the flawless pairing of roses and gingham, €125, Handmade by Rasa Furlong.

Lemon and daisy earrings, €40, Phat Poly
Lemon and daisy earrings, €40, Phat Poly

Simply The Zest: Tantalizingly zingy, these lemon and daisy earrings will put the zest back into your accessories, €40, Phat Poly.

Gingham Capri Trousers, €25.95, Zara
Gingham Capri Trousers, €25.95, Zara

Capri Sun: A favourite of Audrey Hepburn, the Capri pant makes a welcome return, €25.95, Zara.

Camel Striped Wrap Skirt, €115, Never Fully Dressed
Camel Striped Wrap Skirt, €115, Never Fully Dressed

Fringe Benefits: Matching with your summer parasol has never looked so good with this stripe and tassel wrap skirt, €115, Never Fully Dressed.

Smock-Waist Gingham Dress, €99, Arket
Smock-Waist Gingham Dress, €99, Arket

Reality Check: Take the picniccore trend to the max with this gingham dress, €99, Arket.

Checked Espadrilles, €29.99, Stradivarius
Checked Espadrilles, €29.99, Stradivarius

In Step: Keep your shoe style in check when you step out in the perennial espadrille, €29.99, Stradivarius.

Cherry Print Dress, €39.99, New Look
Cherry Print Dress, €39.99, New Look

Cherry Pick: Putting the cherry on top of your summer style, this cute dress is a must-have, €39.99, New Look.

Lace Pink Blouse, €69, & Other Stories
Lace Pink Blouse, €69, & Other Stories

Delicate Touch: Take inspiration from delicate lace tableware for a pretty picnic date look, €69, & Other Stories.

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