Casual Chic Outfits for the Weekend

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Happy Friday, gang! Can you believe it’s the last Friday in April. Yep, next Friday is Cinco de Mayo! I cannot believe how quickly this year is flying by! I’m actually headed to Isla de Mujeres, Mexico, next Friday. I was invited to the launch of She’s the World luxury guided vacations with a focus on solo female travelers. I will have lots more information in the weeks to come but I’ve chatted with founder and CEO, Heather, who has over twenty years of travel experience. I’m quite impressed with her credentials! But even more so since She’s the World helps solo travelers see, explore and experience the world. Just what the Dr. ordered for this girl!

Of course, Oscar is here for his weekly gig and Ollie is making a cameo appearance. Kelly whipped up a delicious caprese pasta salad that’s perfect for entertaining or to bring to a pot luck. And I put together a Southside cocktail that’s an oldie but goodie!

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  Today's featured items are casual chic outfits for the weekend

  The outfits are shoppable via a text and image widget

  Kelly and I are teaming up for a great cocktail and salad

Casual Chic Outfits for the Weekend

1. Striped Polo

(J.McLaughlin)

Since Fridays are always about casual chic Kelly (petite 0, 5’0”) and I (regular 8, 5’8”) chose outfits perfect for the weekend. I’m feeling nauti today, so I slipped into a striped polo from J.McLaughlin, white denim (I cut the hem with a pair of scissors for a frayed hem) from Talbots and Jack Rogers sandals.

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Beth’s Outfit: Striped Tee (similar here) | White Denim | Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Striped Linen Pants (L.L. Bean) | Similar Relaxed Fit Linen Top | Similar Slide Sandal

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2. Striped Linen Pants

(L.L.Bean)

Kelly is wearing striped linen pants (similar here from L.L. Bean), a relaxed fit linen top from J.Crew and slide sandals (similar here from Madewell).

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Beth’s Outfit: Striped Tee (similar here) | White Denim | Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Striped Linen Pants (L.L. Bean) | Similar Relaxed Fit Linen Top | Similar Slide Sandal

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Beth’s Outfit: Striped Tee (similar here) | White Denim | Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Striped Linen Pants (L.L. Bean) | Similar Relaxed Fit Linen Top | Similar Slide Sandal

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3. Southside Cocktail

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Southside Cocktail

  • Author: Beth Djalali
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Ingredients

Scale

2 oz. Gin

3/4 oz. Simple Syrup

1 oz. Lemon Juice

5–7 Mint Leaves, plus extra whole leaves for garnish

Instructions

Fill a coupe or martini glass with ice cubes and set aside.

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the 5-7 mint leaves with the lemon juice.

Add ice to the cocktail shaker with the muddled mint and lemon juice. 

Add the gin and simple syrup to the cocktail shaker. Shake until very cold, about 30 seconds.

Remove the ice from the coupe glass and strain the cocktail into the glass.

Garnish with 1-2 mint leaves. 

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4. Caprese Pasta Salad

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Caprese Pasta Salad

  • Author: Kelly Djalali
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Ingredients

Balsamic Dressing:

1/4 cup Olive Oil or oil from marinated mozzarella

1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar

1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard

Pinch of Kosher Salt

Fresh Black Pepper

Pasta Salad:

16 oz. Cavatappi Pasta (or other tubular pasta), cooked, drained and slightly cooled

1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved

16 oz. Fresh Mozzarella Pearls, or marinated mozzarella balls, quartered

1 cup Torn Fresh Basil Leaves

Fresh Black Pepper, to taste

Flaky Finishing Salt

Balsamic Glaze

Instructions

Add the cooked, drained and slightly cooled pasta to a large bowl. Toss pasta with about half the dressing.

Add the tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and torn basil leaves to the pasta and pour on the rest of the dressing, toss to combine.  

Transfer the Caprese Pasta Salad to a serving platter, if desired.

Garnish the salad with black pepper, flaky finishing salt and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

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Beth’s Outfit: Striped Tee (similar here) | White Denim | Sandals

Kelly’s Outfit: Similar Striped Linen Pants (L.L. Bean) | Similar Relaxed Fit Linen Top | Similar Slide Sandal

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Yesterday, I share inspirational outfits from the Talbots Friends and Family Sale. Click the title or image below to read the article.

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Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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  1. SHERRY L ULRICH says:
    April 28, 2023 at 9:26 am

    Hi Beth, Kelly, Oscar and Ollie. Cute outfits displayed on your 4 season porch. I have a question for you. Why do sometimes you wear a belt and other times you do not as in today’s blog?
    I always wear a belt when I tuck in a top. I think it looks more polished an put together. Have a great day!

    • Beth Djalali says:
      April 28, 2023 at 9:51 am

      Hi Sherry,
      I wear belts every chance I get, but sometimes with a casual outfit, it’s just not necessary since I’m going for casual chic. That’s when I rely on a half tuck or French tuck for visual interest.
      Hope this helps!

  2. Carolina Girl says:
    April 28, 2023 at 9:28 am

    Love your Friday posts! Oscar looks like he’s smiling! Thanks — great outfits and recipe and cocktail. I just saw I missed your post yesterday with my fave retailer, so need to hop on it.

  3. Leslie says:
    April 28, 2023 at 10:26 am

    Love these outfits. As I am retired I love inspiration for casual outfits as this is what I am in most of the time. I still am drawn to dressier looks so have to keep reminding myself about what fits in to my lifestyle. Thanks for the inspiration

  4. RORY says:
    April 28, 2023 at 11:26 am

    Hi Beth, Kelly, puppy, and kitty. You look wonderful today. I will try the caprese salad. Thanks for the recipe.

  5. Sylvia Espinoza says:
    April 28, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    Great Fridays With Oscar post! Love white, nautical, linen. Especially love the idea of giving jeans a frayed hem! Is it easy-peasy? Hugs to you and Kelly…pats to Oscar and Ollie. Happy Weekend!

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