What to Wear to a Backyard Barbecue

Tiffany Bell
Have you ever been over dressed for a backyard barbecue? It's not very fun, as you are unable to participate in the events due to your clothing choice. Consider these questions. Can you bend over to toss a football or throw a horseshoe? Can you clean the outfit in the washer and dryer or is it dry-clean only? You do not want to wear your best to a barbecue. Would you wear the outfit to the beach? If yes, it may be too casual and keep it to the beach. Here are some more tips on what you should wear to a backyard barbecue so that you can get the most out of the party.

Wear a casual cotton sundress. Wear a sundress that you are able to be comfortable in and able to still play games or sit on the grass in.
Wear flip-flops as they will not sink into the grass.
Wear a simple tank with a funky or loud skirt.
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun.
Add some simple bracelets to jazz up your outfit.
Wear jeans and a cute feminine strapless top. You can definitely be comfortable in jeans.
Don't wear a mini-skirt. You will only feel uncomfortable.
Don't expose too much skin. You do not want to bend over and expose everything you own to everybody.
Don't wear all white. You're just asking for trouble.
Don't wear too much makeup. It's the weekend and the summer, go au-natural or with very little.
Wear flats or sturdy heels. Do not wear stilettos. You're not going out to a club.
Avoid wearing too much perfume. You are only going to attract bugs and more bugs.
Bring layers. If you are going to be barbecuing late into the night, bring a sweater or jacket with you in case it gets chilly out.
Wear Bermuda shorts, capris, or longer shorts. Do not wear daisy dukes. No one wants to see your butt hanging out at a barbecue.
If at all you are wondering what to wear: Wear something comfortable. Comfortable can still mean stylish though. You do not need to show up in sweatpants to be comfortable. A simple pant and top will do.
Don't wear one of those insulting message tees. There may be children at the barbecue.
Most of all.. have fun and no one will even notice what you are wearing. Don't put too much though into it as it is supposed to be a fun day.

Published by Tiffany Bell

Tiffany enjoys staying healthy and helping others with weight loss and diet information that she has learned over the past years.   View profile

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  • cassandra. [: 8/1/2009

    great idea! im gonna go with the sundress idea. [: thanks for the advice!

  • Blinkinlight 4/17/2008

    Great advice.

  • Kerry 4/15/2008

    LOL Greg.............boy I have done this several times.

  • Penny Molinario 4/12/2008

    I'm always amazed by the women who show up at casual functions like this dressed to the hilt, all made up, perfumed, and wearing high-heels. You know there's going to be one in every group!

  • Kat V 4/11/2008

    I went to an engagement party overdressed once. I should have taken the hint that it was in a Girl/Boy Scouts retreat house in Upstate New York, and I was the only idiot with a dress and heeled sandals!

  • Mags 4/11/2008

    Good advice with season soon approaching!

  • PenPress 4/10/2008

    thanks for the advice!...................thanks for getting us prepared for summer!

  • 3lilangels 4/10/2008

    Excellent advice here!!!!!

  • Nikki 4/10/2008

    Awww now Greg, don't sell yourself short. LOL

  • CJ Mathis 4/10/2008

    I am so excited that summer is almost here and I can do the old back yard barbee.

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