The Veuve Clicquot Classic is the first event of the summer when fashion A-listers come out to show off their finery—and there’s a little polo, too. The look is California prep—think summer whites, generous hats, and sunglasses in every style dominating the red carpet. You don’t have to be a member of a country club to pull off the Clicquot style—let Alek Wek, Olivia Palermo, and Zoe Saldana show you how to put together the best pretty and preppy looks under the sun.
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Model Alek Wek looked the epitome of chic in her delicate cream dress. She was ready for the weather with her floppy straw hat and simple sandals. Look for a frock with romantic details like lace and pleats in a fit-and-flare silhouette, which is as timeless as it is of-the-moment. Wear this vintage-inspired outfit to a wedding or outdoor lunch.
1. American Eagle Carved Bangle Set - $17.50; 2. Dorothy Perkins Ivory Lace Prom Dress - $75; 3. Max and Cleo Charmed, I’m Shore Dress - $137.99; 4. Aldo Cardiel Sandals - $90; 5. J. Crew Two-Tone Straw Hat - $38
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Olivia Palermo’s look was preppy without being too buttoned-up. She looked comfortable and a touch bohemian in her breezy layers, which would be perfect for a picnic. Accordion pleats are huge this season—take the trend a step further with crinkled pleats like Palermo’s. Her layering works so well because she chose crisp summer fabrics in a palette of pastels including petal pink, lemon yellow, cornflower, and charcoal. Don’t forget the ultimate preppy summer accessory—tortoise shell wayfarer sunglasses.
1. Annina Accordion Pleat Crinkled Skirt - $35; 2. Red Herring Tortoise Shell Wayfarer Sunglasses - $15; 3. House of Harlow 1960 Gold Medallion Locket Pendant - $79; 4. Miss Panda Pocket-Front Loose-Fit Jacket - $58; 5. Nine West Fascinate Flat - $59; 6. American Apparel The Lawn Tee - $28
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Zoe Saldana was the wild child of the event, going against the grain in an all-black look that has just the right amount of edge for summer. She kept her black leather shorts sophisticated with a black silk top and strappy, leg-elongating tan sandals. Saldana added a touch of rock and roll with her aviator sunglasses and wooden beaded bracelets.
1. Oasis Plain Woven Front Pocket T-Shirt - $36; 2. The Wardrobe Sammua Leather Shorts - $155; 3. Jessica Bennett Resa Wedge Sandal - $108; 4. Vince Camuto Aviator Glasses - $75; 5. Topshop Faux Leather Hotpants - $60; 6. Lola James Sandalwood Beaded Bracelet Set - $185
Via: Summer Prep: Get Alek Wek's Look from the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic