Sippin’ & Vibin’: Why Outdoor Lunch Dates with Your Girls Hit Different
Listen, there’s something magical about an outdoor lunch date with your girls. The sun is out, the vibes are high, and you already know somebody’s gonna want a fancy cocktail just because. There’s nothing like escaping the four walls of your house, putting on a cute sundress, and catching up with your girls over some good food and even better gossip.
The Setup: Pick the Right Spot
First things first—location matters. You can’t just pick any old spot. You need somewhere with a patio, a rooftop, or a cute little garden setup. Bonus points if they got them string lights for when the sun starts setting and you’re still deep in conversation. And let’s be real—nobody’s trying to sweat while eating, so a good outdoor spot needs SHADE, okay? If they ain’t got umbrellas or a cute little pergola, it’s a no for me.
The Dress Code: Casual Cute with a Breeze
The dress code for an outdoor lunch is simple: effortless slay. Flowy dresses, cute sandals, big sunglasses—because we’re here to sip, not sweat. And let’s not forget the essential—the hair is laid, but not too laid because humidity don’t care about your plans.
The Menu: Give Me Bougie Brunch or Nothing
Listen, if we’re outside, we’re doing brunch adjacent. I want mimosas, I want avocado toast, and I want that overpriced salad that don’t even be filling me up, but it looks good on my Instagram story. And you already know somebody at the table is going to want something fried, (bless her heart), so go ahead and set out that platter of wings, the Korean fried kind, okay!
The Conversation: Therapy But Make It Fun
Outdoor lunches with your girls are really just free therapy sessions with better food. We’re catching up on life, dragging exes, hyping each other up, and spilling tea in between bites. Somebody’s gonna give a whole TED Talk about why she’s definitely blocking her toxic situationship for good this time (spoiler: she’s not). Another homegirl is gonna say she’s done with dating but will get a text mid-lunch that has her cheesing at her phone.
And let’s not forget the deep talks. Because at some point, between the second mimosa and the last bite of cheesecake, we’re gonna start reflecting. On life, on love, on how we really need to take a girls’ trip (for real this time).
The Aftermath: We Outside, But Not for Long
Now, don’t get it twisted—we love a good outdoor moment, but at some point, that sun starts hitting different, and we all start plotting our exit. “Y’all, let’s go before it gets too hot,” somebody says, already pulling out their phone to check for the nearest Starbucks. Because what’s an outdoor brunch without a post-lunch iced coffee run?
Moral of the Story? Take the Lunch, Sis.
Life is crazy, schedules be packed, and adulting is exhausting. But that’s exactly why you need to take advantage of outdoor lunches with your girls. It’s a whole vibe—a chance to pause, breathe, and remind yourself that life is meant to be enjoyed. So, text the group chat, pick a spot with good shade, and live your best soft-life moment. Because these memories? Priceless.
Oh, and if you don’t post at least one boomerang of your drink clinking against theirs, did it even happen? 🍹✨
Who’s making plans? (Fill us in on what you got).
