Wondering What to Wear to a BBQ? We've Got This

Even though we're already looking ahead toward fall, let's not deny that we're still very much in the midst of summer (can’t you still smell the charcoal?). Between vacations and weekend get-togethers, we bet you'll go to your fair share of outdoor parties, so if you don’t have your BBQ look ready, now would be the time to finalize it, seeing as we still have an entire month of left of the season.

While you might be confused about what to wear to a BBQ, we've got you covered. Whether you’re a jeans type of girl, a dress devotee, love a good pair of linen trousers, or all of the above, we’ve got at least one solid outfit idea you'll just love. Thanks in large part to some of our favorite bloggers, we can guarantee you’ll be not only the best dressed at the event but also the most comfortable. Because isn't that what kicking back and grilling out is all for anyway?

So what are you waiting for? See and shop 12 looks that perfectly nail what to wear to a BBQ.

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Tonal Tank + Trousers + Woven Bag
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Tee + Denim Shorts + Slides
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Sweatshirt + Miniskirt + Fashion Flats
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Straw Bag + Slip Dress + Heeled Sandals
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Fashion Sweatshirt + Jeans +Fancy Flats
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T-Shirt + Minidress + Sneakers
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Breezy White Top + Denim Shorts + Bandana
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T-Shirt + Linen Pants + Block Heels
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T-Shirt + Pinafore Dress + Sneakers
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Off-the-Shoulder Top + Track Pants + Sneakers
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One-Shoulder Top + Jeans + Sandals
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Midi Dress + Woven Bag + Espadrilles
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This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated by Anna LaPlaca.

Editor-at-Large

Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2020, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch 90 Day Fiancé.