What To Wear To A Ladies Lunch

What Is A Ladies Lunch?

Typically a ladies lunch is when a group of female friends gather at a lovely restaurant or café to catch up. A lot of women tend to arrange a ladies lunch with each other a few times a year so that they can catch up and talk about what has been happing in their lives with travel, work, children and family. If not a few times a year, then some women catch up with their friends over lunch around the festive season as a joyous end to the year, and to wish their friends a merry Christmas and a happy start to the new year. 

What Is A Luncheon?

A luncheon provides a delightful opportunity to reconnect with friends and family, and enjoy great food and be present with your loved ones. A luncheon is historically associated with well dressed women who would meet for a social lunch. It's a tradition worth embracing, so emulate this elegant custom by dressing to impress at your upcoming ladies’ luncheon. Whether you are celebrating with friends or attending a business luncheon, your invitation may not provide much information to help you decide on an outfit, so we have put together our edit below to help guide you.

Keep formal daytime attire in mind as the foundation of the dress code, adding special touches to your look depending on the venue and occasion. Formal lunch attire can include knee to midi length dresses as well as flowy chiffon jumpsuits, which provide you with comfort all day long. Consider incorporating elements such as floral prints or details and warm toned colours, which add a touch of vibrancy and freshness to your daytime look. These subtle yet impactful details can enhance your overall appearance and reflect the ambiance of your ladies lunch.

The Occasion

A luncheon is a day that you can celebrate anything from a baby shower, engagement party, to a charity lunch - so choose an outfit that complements the occasion. For a charity luncheon, choose sophisticated and modest outfits with a knee length hem. A floaty and feminine dress is perfect for a social luncheon with friends, worn with low heels and your favourite accessories. For a more formal occasion like a bridal shower, use this as an excuse to dress up. Opt for a cocktail dress with heels and statement accessories that will have you standing out from the crowd. Choose the colour of your accessories based on the shoes you decide to wear, nude sandals and kitten heels work beautifully with gold earrings and necklaces, drawing out the warm tones of each piece.

The Venue

The best way to dress up for your luncheon is to consider the type of venue you are attending. If you are going to a seaside café, opt for a floral print or a floaty dress to match the beach vibes. Flowy floral or printed dresses add an extra element of fun and charisma to your look. With pops of colour and textural print undertones, you will stand out whilst enjoying a glass of champagne and decadent lunch dishes. If you are attending a more formal venue like a restaurant or reception venue, consider dressing up for a formal daytime look. A business or charity luncheon calls for a well fitted jumpsuit or work appropriate cocktail dress, finished with simple heels and gold jewellery. A bit of sharp tailoring and contemporary vibes are perfect for a business luncheon.

The Season

The season of your luncheon will determine what kind of dress is suitable for your day. As luncheons can be an all day occasion, you want to dress comfortably for the weather. You don’t want to be stuck wearing a full length, long sleeve dress on a hot day. In the warm opt for colours that match the time of year - think florals for spring, ivory for summer and block colours for winter or autumn. For the cooler seasons, long sleeved dresses or long jumpsuit pants can add the right amount of warmth accompanied by a hearty lunch.

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Updated on 27/09/2024