30 Dresses Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch

I hope your fall and winter have lots of brunch plans coming up. During this time of year, seeing friends can always feel so pressured. Should we have a holiday party? Should we be doing something holiday-festive like going to see the Nutcracker or Rockettes? Maybe we should just get pancakes and Bloody Marys. Yes, let’s do that. And while the urge to arrive in pajamas that pass as clothing will always be there, I actually really prefer a dress for brunch, especially one that’s comfortable (read: feels like a nightgown, looks like I’m put-together).

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NYC style blogger wearing a gingham pinafore dress over a black turtleneck with red bag, green coat and black beret hat

Mary Orton style blogger in New York City wears gingham dress with turtleneck and red accessories

For brunch today, I’ve styled 1901’s Checkered Pinafore Dress (it’s under $100!) with a black turtleneck underneath and an olive green military-esque jacket on top. A burgundy bag and knee high boots feel spot-on for the season and also maybe like I’m about to embark on some sort of mystery adventure.

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Here’s the secret sauce: I love hats for brunch. First of all, they are v cute. Second of all, they hide bed head. Do you feel like waking up on a Sunday morning and going full round-brush-blow-dry? Me neither. Tuck your folicular secrets into an adorable hat that you might not have a reason to wear during the week. Weekends are hats’ time to thrive. Don’t leave them locked in your closet.

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NYC Mary Orton style blogger wearing a gingham pinafore dress over a black turtleneck with red bag, green coat and black beret

NYC style blogger wearing a gingham pinafore dress over a black turtleneck and green coat

An adorable pinafore dress or one of the super cute sweater dresses below is the casual but cute brunchtime winner. Not only do you arrive looking IG Story-ready (everyone does it, it’s fine), but you’re also 100% ready for wherever post-brunch plans take you. Leaf peeping, holiday shopping, bar hopping, whatever—let’s go.

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