Wear to Where: My BBQ Outfit

Good morning!  I hope your weekend is off to a fantastic start.  This morning I’m taking part in a fun blog tour called Wear to Where.  All week long fashion and sewing bloggers have been sharing their picks for outfits that every girl needs for the events of summer- outdoor festivals, the farmer’s market, glamping, summer weddings, baseball games, BBQs, and picnics.

Initially I was thinking of making a cute little sundress but the reality is I have 2 little boys and I tend to do quite a bit of chasing them around at events so pants are a more practical option.  I didn’t want to get stuck trying to get my kid out of a tree while wearing a sundress.  I have enough challenges in my life.

So I opted to make a top and a pair of jeans that I could get a lot of use out of this summer.  I have had my eye on colored jeans since about 2012 when they had become popular.  As you can see I am uber-quick to jump onto new style trends.  I’ve tried on many a pair but I’ve never been able to find that combination of right color and good fit.  So I made a pair.

I bought some kelly green denim and used Burda Style’s Anita pattern.  This was my first time making jeans and I was filled with a mixture of excitement and anxiety but I’m thrilled with how they turned out.  I made a change with the back pocket but other than that I followed the pattern.

You might be thinking jeans might be a little too hot for summer but a lot of the summer parties that we attend are in the evening and I like having the extra coverage both for the slight chill and for the mosquitoes.  I always like to wear jeans for the Fourth of July picnic at my in-laws’ house because by the time the fireworks start it’s always a little chilly to me.

I might adjust things a little for my next time around.  The waist was a little big on me so I might size down a little bit there.

I paired the jeans with a crisp white blouse that I got from Target years ago.  There is something so fresh about white in the summer.

What is your go-to BBQ outfit?

Be sure to check out all the other blogger’s outfits for inspiration.

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Cat

Cat is a teacher turned stay-at-home mom of two boys.  She shares crafts, DIY projects, kids’ activities, and a little bit about life in Ohio.  Learn more about her and the blog on the About page.