Whether you’re in Napa Valley or your local vineyards, when someone says we’re going wine-tasting, you immediately think of what you’ll wear. The lucky lady will be asked on a date to the Winery. The even LUCKIER lady will go with a group of her besties! But no matter who you’re going with, we have you covered with our favorite classy and cute winery outfits here on Honey and Gingham.
If you’ve never been to a wine tasting at a vineyard, you might not have any idea what to wear. The truth is this, people can wear whatever they darn well please to a winery, but there are some guidelines to follow. First, it depends on the weather and the season. If it’s going to be chilly, you won’t be wearing a flirty mini-dress and straw hat, will you? And secondly, it depends on who you’re going wine-tasting with. You might not wear the same thing on a date as you would with your girlfriends or colleagues. In addition, consider your own personal style and what the other folks in your party might choose to wear.
So, before we show you our looks, let’s answer the question what do winery outfits actually consist of? Here’s some quick and dirty ideas:
When it comes to the most comfortable and classy winery outfits, we recommend a pair of classic, dark wash skinny jeans paired with your favorite flirty top. Take the woman in look #1 above. This ensemble wasn’t over-thought, it consists of classic wardrobe staples then accessorized with the perfect hat for any and all of your winery outfits.
Probably one of my favorite winery outfits on this list is this cheery yellow linen dress with fedora hat in look #2. You can find one just like this on Shein for a mere $20 or if you’d like to spend a little more on your look, find a similar style on J. Crew or Banana Republic for $40 to $60. A pair of comfy sandals and a fedora hat pull this winery outfit all together and is a perfect look for Spring or Summer. You’ll stay cool but also look the part.
Linen dresses seems to be a common pattern with winery outfits and especially with a statement hat like in our look #3 above. Again, linen dresses can be found pretty much anywhere online with a simple google search. But the hat? We recommend Amazon or Shein. Specific style of hats to look for include fedora, wide brim, straw, floppy, wide-brimmed bucket hat, cowboy hat and a chin-tied hat. I’ve also found some cute ones on Target and H&M for affordable prices.
In our Winery Outfits look #4, this beautiful lady is wearing a Bohemian style off-the-shoulder top with a maxi skirt. This style of skirt can literally be found at your local thrift store. It’s what we like to call a granny or teacher skirt. As for the white Bohemian style top, they’re pretty much everywhere online including Shein, Nordstrom, Poshmark and more.
One of my favorite dresses in my closet is a maxi tank dress. It’s versatile, because I can wear it in the Summer even throwing it over my swimsuit. And I can dress it up in the Fall for dates and wine-tastings. The best spot for this kind of dress is Limelush.com. You don’t truly even need a hat to accessorize, but we do recommend a couple cute bracelets and dangly earrings to complete the look.
This look will work perfectly for a cooler Spring or Summer day at the winery. A pair of cute white shorts and a backless sweater. Bright and jewel tone sweaters contrast nicely with white shorts. Don’t forget your sandals and sunglasses. The straw bag this woman is carrying above is also super cute for a winery excursion.
The answer is simple, YES you can wear black to a winery or wine-tasting. We recommend avoiding all black on especially warm days, however, as black tends to absorb the light rather than deflecting it. But a black ensemble with matching hat, like the look above, is a chic look for your Fall or Winter winery outfits.
For Autumn and early Winter, winery outfits can literally consist of plaid or flannel shirts with your favorite pair of jeans, boots, and an upswept hairdo. Men can wear flannel and jeans too. This look keeps you warm, comfortable and stylish at the vineyard. You can find a similar look almost anywhere – department stores, boutiques, etc.
I know what you’re thinking, a poncho? But there are some really cute ones out there. Not to mention, if you’re going to the vineyard and it’s chilly, you’ll want something to keep you warm and cozy. A long sleeve top in brown with a poncho in neutral colors like tan and beige pair perfectly with dark wash jeans and a hat. This isn’t your grandma’s look, it’s classic. It’s yours.
If you haven’t figured it out by now, hats are a thing for wine-tastings. They keep the sun out of your face if you’re going to be outside and they’re stylish. They make a statement. Pair a neutral hat like the one above with a mustard colored cable knit sweater for a fun Autumn look.