Brunch was never really about the food. It's the table booked for 12, the second round of mimosas, and the group chat asking for pics before you've even sat down. This is our edit of outfits for brunch that look like you tried just enough, from dresses for brunch to co-ords that do all the thinking for you. Consider the "what are you wearing?" text answered.
Brunch Outfits
646 stylesshow filtersClear All
646 styles
Brunch Outfits for Every Date
Low-key café catch-up? Wide-leg jeans, a baby tee and loafers, done. Rooftop brunch calls for a going-out co-ord in a colour that can be spotted from the street, or a satin slip dress under an oversized blazer if you're planning on staying out well past the bill. The fancier the menu, the more polished the fit. A playsuit or a ruched maxi dress with gold heels says reservation, not walk-in.
Dresses for Brunch
If one piece never misses, it's the brunch dress. She's low effort, high return, and the photographs love it. Floaty midi dresses are the spring/summer default, and mini dresses are for when the bottomless part is being taken seriously. Finish with hoops, a mini shoulder bag, and shoes you can realistically stand in for two hours of "one more round".
FAQs
What to wear for daytime drinks?
Something that works at 1 pm and still makes sense at 7. A mini dress with ballet flats or a co-ord with boots keeps it easy. Bring a blazer or a cardi for when the sun disappears, because it will.
What should women wear to a bottomless brunch?
Something with a bit of give, honestly. Bottomless means sitting for a while and pouring for longer, so skip anything you have to hold your breath in. A satin midi, a cute co-ord or wide-leg trousers with a going-out top will all survive the prosecco. Maybe just avoid white clothing.
What dresses are good for brunch?
Pretty much all of them, depending on the venue. Floaty midis are for café catch-ups, slip dresses for rooftops, and mini dresses for when brunch is secretly the pre-drinks. Flats dress them down; heels dress them up. Easy.