This memorial weekend R & I headed up to California’s wine country, Sonoma, for the weekend. Sonoma and Napa are the two biggest wine regions in California. Every few months, we drive up to enjoy some quality time surrounded by beautiful scenery… and wine! I’ve documented our adventures there before here, but this time I wanted to share something different. After some trial & error, I’ve finally found the best attire for wine tasting and so has R, and we wanted to share them with you!
Staring with the gentleman…
As Sonoma is much warmer than the city and you will be walking in the sun most of the time, you should always wear something light. Bermuda shorts, light cotton T-shirts, polos or button up shirts should be your go to pieces. Keep the colors light and the material breathable during hotter days. As for the fit, find something that you’re comfortable in.
Bermuda shorts are very fashionable for men. In Napa, almost everyone is wearing them. They’re sophisticated and perfect for the warm climate. These light grey shorts are one of my favorites. The tiny polka dots on them are extremely subtle but add a nice touch to rather simple shorts. To look casually smart in bermudas, you have to make sure they’re the right length and fit, too short & tight are a bit off putting, while too long & baggy will lose the “smart” impact. Knee length or just above is the perfect length.
R styled his bermudas with a not your average white cotton shirt. The stripes and arrows makes the tee a tad more fashionable and on trend. The horizontal stripes are great for men, as they make the shoulders and chest area look broader. Even the least fashionable man can pull out an easy look like this!
For the ladies…
Dresses are always my number one choice for wine tasting and vineyard touring. Whether mini, midi or maxi, they’re always great idea! They help you move freely and are the fastest thing to throw on. I’ve notice that when the weather gets warmer I tend to wear dresses more than anything else. Also, make sure the material is light and breathable so you don’t get overheated.
I bought this Ann Taylor strapless maxi a while back. I absolutely love the unusual pattern and the color combination. Also, I can’t even start to describe how happy I am that it’s the perfect length. Usually, I have to shorten every maxi I get, even those from the petite section! This one was the perfect length and shape. It’s tight on the chest area and then drapes down to ankle level beautifully without being too baggy.
Because it was so sunny this weekend, a straw hat came in handy! Not only did it bring the whole outfit together, but it also did a great job protecting me from the harsh sun!
These outfits are great for any summer day in my opinion, not just wine tasting. R already bought himself a few bermudas and cotton tees for the warmer weather. As for me, I’m sure you’ve been noticing how much I’ve been loving dresses lately.
What’s are your go to outfits when your on a holiday?
Shop R’s look:
Bermuda shorts Banana Republic, T-shirt Banana Republic, Glasses Ray Ban Chris, Shoes Nike
Shop my look:
Dress Ann Taylor similar save or splurge, hat Forever 21, sandals similar save or splurge, bag Coach similar save or splurge
XoXo,
Tamara
Such a lovely dress dear!
Xo, Christianne
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Thank you Christianne!
XoXo,
Tamara
wine tasting is such a perfect way to spent memorial day! both of you look amazing
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Thank you so much Melisa from the both of us!
XoXo,
Tamara
Your dress is gorgeous, perfect for a wine tasting day! Xx
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Thanks!
XoXo,
Tamara
This looks like so much fun! Love your dress!!
xO – Steph
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Thank you Steph, Im glad you do!
XoXo,
Tamara
So cute! Love that maxi dress. The pattern looks amazing
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Thank you Keri!
XoXo,
Tamara
This looks like so much fun!! I am in love with your entire look! Simply beautiful!! Gorgeous photos.
xx, Elise
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Thank you Elise!
XoXo,
Tamara
Great post. Well done
Thanks for sharing.
I love your look perfectly in tune with the location
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Thank you so much!
XoXo,
Tamara
You both are definitely dressed for a fun day of tasting! Hope you had a blast!
Shauna
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Thank you Shauna, we did have a blast!
XoXo,
Tamara
You and your man are so freaking cute! Love his outfit but I love yours even more! Such a great read, too! What a fun memorial day weekend you had!
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Thank you Dana, you’re so sweet!
XoXo,
Tamara
You two look so cute! I love the print and colors of your dress and it looks so comfy too!
xo, Lily
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Thank you so much Lily from the both of us!
XoXo,
Tamara
Very sweet! I love Napa so much. I did a similar post about what to wear and I totally agree with the dresses. It’s always so much easier to wear for wine tasting!
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Oh great, I’m gonna go check it out now!
XoXo,
Tamara
love the look! a maxi dress is always a good go-to for a winery.
and the boater hat is perfect – my default style for this summer
-Andréa
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Thank you Andrea, this is practically my default look for the summer too!
XoXo,
Tamara
You’re absolutely right—this dress is quite the stunner!!
I have issues with a strapless dress, but I might be tempted to wear this one anyways!!
jodie
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What I love about this dress that it has a sticky film around the strapless area to make sure it stays put, and it totally works!
XoXo,
Tamara
looks like you had a wonderful time! x
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We did, it was great!
XoXo,
Tamara
definitely great looks for wine tasting! you both look fantastic!
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Thank you si much Yuka from the both of us!
XoXo,
Tamara
Love your dress, Tamara and you and your Mr. make such a chic and stylish couple!!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thank you Vanessa!
XoXo,
Tamara
You look adorable and so cute together! Hope you had a great time!
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Thank you Violette, we had a blast!
XoXo,
Tamara
How cute are you two?! Perfect for a fun day at the vineyard. Loving your dress.
Amy Ann
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Thank you Amy Ann!
XoXo,
Tamara
This is such a cute post, I love couples going to places. Loving the outfit of both of you!
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Thank you from the both of us Camila!
XoXo,
Tamara
Loving the relaxed polished look. The maxi dress is awesome!!!
xox
Lenya
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Thanks Lenya,I’m glad you like it!
XoXo,
Tamara
This is soo cute haha. I love both of your looks! I used to work in men’s fashion so I’m always drawn to what guys are wearing, and most people don’t blog about it. So I love this!
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Thank you Emily! I’m always drawn to men’s fashion too!
XoXo,
Tamara
Cute outfits! I think they are perfect for a summer wine tasting. They are colorful, comfy and light.
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Both outfits are so lovely 🙂 I’m loving your maxi dress, it’s so pretty and looks beautiful on you 🙂
El xxx
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You two look fantastic! And what a perfect day and location… looks beautiful 🙂
xoxo
Ileana
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These are perfect looks for wine country! Love your maxi! I’m sure you guys had tons of fun!
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What a perfect location for wine tasting – and with such beautiful sunshine! You’re both dressed perfectly for the occasion, the print of your maxi dress is so gorgeous 🙂
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The Napa/Sonoma area is one of our favorite places to visit! These are great tips too — I always wear a dress and flat sandals when we go. Also, I have this Ann Taylor dress from like fish years ago?! It’s still one of my favorites too!
xo, Rachel
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You both look amazing, and I am so jealous of your weekend spent in Sonoma wine tasting!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
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Perfect summer looks! I love your dress! <3
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you both look adorable! i’ve been wanting to go wine tasting in napa. do you have recommendations for the best season to go ?
Sher
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You guys look amazing, talk about perfecting the wine tasting outfit 😀
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You both look amazing! Your dress is perfect for a day at the vineyards!
Jill
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I love the dress you wore to the vineyard! So pretty! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
great post 🙂
Lua xx
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Love this his/her post! So cute!
XO
Molly
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What a beautiful pictures! You two look adorable. Love your dress so much!
Kisses, Raysa
Beautiful place, love the dress.
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Love both of yours outfits so stylish and comfy too and such beautiful pictures.
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I love those vibrant and fun colors in your maxi dress! Simple and clean lines; easy to wear yet it makes a statement.
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You too look perfect together, ultimate style couple
Filipa xxx
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His white t-shirt is so cute and i love your maxi dress, it’s so bright and unique! The place looks fantastic and it looks like you guys had a great day 🙂
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Well don’t you two look adorable! Looks like the perfect way to spend the weekend =o)
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You both look so cute and comfy in your outfits! I love the straw hat you accessorized with 🙂
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I am hoping to visit Napa next summer 🙂 That maxi is SO gorgeous alone, but paired with that bag and the pop of color from your sandals… WOW! Love his shirt!!
Carrie
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What an absolutely incredible set of photos. It looks so amazing & I really would love to go wine tasting xx Adaleta Avdic
I love the way you take pics of you too .. My man is so shy to be on blog . I love wine tasting it’s always fun . You both are always so stylishly dressed . God bless !!
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Love your pretty dress!
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This post is simply gorgeous, can’t wait to visit California some day soon!
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Loving both of the looks lovelies!!! Wine tasting is my favourite thing to do haha, I hope you had a wonderful time! Xx
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Love your gorgeous dress!! Looks so pretty!!
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That summer dress make you looks so fab:)
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Great photos.
Very pretty outfits on you and R! I loooove the straw hat. It is the icing on the cake. Xoxo
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Cute outfits!
Kisses,
Andreea
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this post is so cute! you guys look great !
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These pictures are adorable. Love your dress!
xo
Siffat
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I love R’s shirt, such a cool pattern but not too in-your-face. Great styling, your dress if gorgeous x
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What a great post! I absolutely loved both outfits especially your dress it’s beautiful and I think these are perfect outfits for wine tasting!
Gemma x
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You look stunning in that dress.x
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You both have the perfect summer outfits!! Oh I understand those struggles with finding the perfect length maxi dress too well, it’s always a happy day to find something that is just right and you don’t have to spend time shortening 🙂 xx
Aw this is so cute, you two look so stylish! I absolutely love wine tasting, we actually got married in Napa, I love it there so much!
That’s a lovely dress and totally suitable for many occasions like wine tasting, casual date night and so on. I love the pattern of it 🙂 x
Ela BellaWorld
You guys look great! I think I may need to get this hat too x
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This is such a great, helpful post, girlie! I’ve never been to a wine tasting at a vineyard before, but my hubby and I have talked about trying it out this summer! I love the the shirt your hubby is wearing, come to think of it mine doesn’t own anything like this, he tends to stick to solids at best, but I think he’d like it because it is indeed different with the arrows! As for your outfit, I adore that dress! I saw a glimpse of it on Instagram and instantly fell in love with the print and colors, so perfect for summer! I also love how you topped it off with a hat, which would not only be fashionable, but help with the sun, too! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you’re having a wonderful start to your June so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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Love the relaxed but chic vibe here- and your maxi is gorgeous, lady!
-Ashley
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looks like a fun time! cute post!
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So beautiful landscape, so good that you went to this place, to wine tasting! And you and your husband look good; I loved your Ann Taylor dress and you are right, a good fabric to breath is recommendable, as well as the hat! You look very beautiful!
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Wow, girl! I absolutely adore your dress! <3
looks like a great day for you. Love your maxi dress 🙂
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love your both looks! Beautiful dress! You look so pretty!
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I love your choice of outfits for wine tasting. I’d probably wear maxi dress too x
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What an interesting post – love both of your outfits! x
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That dress is so pretty. I really hope that the weather improves here in the UK so I can wear maxis.
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Love how flowy that dress is!
xoxo
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You both look great and the winery looks beautiful. I love his graphic tee!
xx freshfizzle
OMG what a cute and adorable post!! You two look gorgeous!! 🙂
xx
Alissa
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I love this post, you two chose such complimentary outfits, you look wonderful together!
such a fashionable couple!! perfect outfits for wine touring! 😀
Have a great day!
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You two are so cute!
God bless,
XO, Claire
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I absolutely love this look on you, I wish my other half would let me style him, he has little trust haha
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love the casual looks of both of you 🙂 the shirt is so casual and cool and the dress is just so enchanting, but still casual 🙂
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Amazing post and outfits!
Kiss
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Such a great idea for a blogpost! I love all outfits, the dress is beautiful!
WritingMonique
Cute couple!! Love this post <3
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This is an adorable post, girl! Such a chic couple. Thanks for the wine country inspo
XO, Gina
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This is such a sweet post! Living in NYC, I daydream about being able to take a quick day trip to Napa and Sonoma. I love how you styled both the his and hers outfits, and I’ll keep your tips in mind the next time we’re in the area. Hopefully we’ll make it back to wine country in the not-too-distant future!
So beautiful!!
Definitely on my list of places to visit – Napa Valley!!
Rachael xox
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