Comfortable and practical picnic clothing
Generally, when you are at a picnic, you will sit or lie on a blanket for a longer period of time, change your sitting position often or go for short walks across meadows and through forest paths. Therefore, your picnic outfit should be suited to these conditions.
Your outfit should offer enough freedom of movement: skinny-fit trousers, figure-hugging skirts and stiff fabrics can be too restrictive for a picnic. Instead, opt for dresses, skirts and trousers with wide cuts and stretchy materials.
Your outfit shouldn’t be too short: mini dresses or skirts will easily ride up when you sit down on the ground and restrict your movements. Gently falling midi and maxi dresses or loose shorts or jumpsuits are more suitable.
Your outfit shouldn’t be too sensitive: white fabrics and delicate materials such as silk look summery and light but are also more delicate and prone to stains. Light-coloured fabrics with patterns or earth tones are more practical and convey the same casual holiday feeling.
Picnic outfits for every type of weather
The weather can change quickly, especially in transitional seasons or during longer picnics. Therefore, to ensure you are well equipped for all weather conditions, you should opt for a layered look for your picnic style and pair several thin layers:
The foundation for your picnic outfit should be clothing made from light, breathable fabrics such as a loose-fitting dress, wide linen trousers or an airy shirt.
Wear a light cardigan, oversized shirt, blouse or even a thin jumper as a warm layer that you can put on and take off as needed.
If the weather is likely to be unpredictable, you should bring a thin rain or wind jacket.
Tip: Scarves and lightweight shawls can be styled in a variety of ways and can be very useful on a picnic. On the one hand, they can protect your head and neck from the sun and on the other hand, you can wrap them loosely around your shoulders in the cool evening hours.
Sun protection and insect repellent for your picnic
A picnic means enjoying nature to its fullest. However, spending a long time outdoors also means that you need to protect yourself from direct sunlight and be prepared for uninvited guests such as mosquitoes and ants. Your picnic outfit should reflect this, so that you are protected from the sun and insects:
How to stay protected from the sun with your picnic outfit:
Long clothing made of breathable materials (e.g. maxi dresses or wide trousers) will protect you from direct sunlight and has a cooling effect at the same time.
A straw hat with a wide brim or cap will protect your head and face from the sun.
Tinted sunglasses with UV protection take the strain off your eyes.
You can also throw on a thin scarf or pareo to avoid sunburn.
Important: to ensure you are fully protected from the sun, you should also apply sunscreen. Don’t forget to reapply it several times if necessary.
How to stay protected from insects with your picnic outfit:
It's best to choose lighter colours for your picnic outfit. Mosquitoes are particularly attracted to black, blue and red. Ticks are also easier to spot on light-coloured clothing.
Avoid clothing with large, eye-catching floral patterns. They may attract insects as they look similar to real flowers.
Long trousers and long-sleeved tops can protect you from insect bites. Loose clothing is also recommended, as mosquitoes can easily bite through tight-fitting clothing.
Repellent sprays with essential oils such as lemongrass or lavender can help keep mosquitoes away. Of course, you can also use conventional insect repellents.
