This is Napa Valley Chic Styling. Napa Chic is a style of dressing for touring the vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. Casual chic to cocktail evening chic is perfect.
Napa Sheik, (Chic) is a real thing with unspoken rules that the Napa Valley Winery society expects visitors to know and respect. It’s a style of classic, timeless, clean, and crisp lines. Think Katherine Hepburn in one of her movies with Spencer Tracy. Before your time? Then think Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, AFTER Richard Gere took her shopping on Rodeo Drive.
These Napa Valley Chic Styling, are classic styles should be worn in layers. Layering your outfits is the most important tip I can give you. Even in the summer time and the weather is supposed to be in the high 80s. The wine barrel rooms and caves are notoriously cold (around 55 degrees). Then there is the prospect that the weather can change quickly or that your tour might take you close the coast or high into the mountains. So, like good boy scouts and good girl scouts; always be prepared!
- The next tip: Wearing comfortable closed toed shoes that can handle soft grass, wine stains, and uneven surfaces are key when on a wine tasting tour. Not all vineyards have parking lots, manicured walkways, and seated indoor tastings, although some do. Dirt roads and vine fields and wet concrete, don’t ya know. So, don’t chance it by wearing heels. The absolute worst is sore feet when you’re trying to enjoy yourself.
- Tip # 3: Keep it chic but mix it up. A silk blouse with pearls and blue jeans, and with wedges shoes can look modern and effortless. A flowing dress with a newer jean jacket, a scarf, fancy earrings and polished cowboy boots give you a country chic appearance. Don’t forget the cowgirl hat! But leave the gun and holster at home!
- Next tip: Hats and sunglasses are recommended since you will be outdoors in the hot California sunshine —a lot. Sunscreen would be advisable as well. Next; no lipstick! It is okay to wear a tinted Chapstick, though. Regular lipstick is too hard to get off the wine tasting glass, actually, any glasses, and cups. Just ask any bartender or restaurant staff person.
- Lastly: Take along clothes that you can dress up with accessories or dress down depending how you feel and the vibe once you arrive. Most of all, don’t fret so much you don’t enjoy yourself. Enjoyment is the reason you are in wine country in the first place.
Now, for the men:
Ya’ll, here are some tips for dressings the guy in you life. Nice Golf attire with a button-down shirts is always a safe options. And it’s a good reliable start. However, you can step it up a notch adding a classic blazer ensure that you’ll fit in wherever you go. Stylish, dark wash jeans, without any rips or hole, are acceptable too. Shirts with collars, comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, hats, and sunglasses. Please remember you are going to a wine tasting vineyard and not the beach or the park to play ball. Refrain from pullover T-shirts and flip-flops. Or sandals with socks. The worst fashion faux pas EVER! Oh, before I forget; NO cologne! It can interfere with the wine flavor.
In addition, the acceptable evening attire for men is more upscale. A two or three piece suit with a tie and nice crisp dress shirt is acceptable. Dress shoes, clean and polished either loafers or tie-ups are just the way to go to look snazzy.
To Summarize: Dressing “Napa Valley Chic Styling” is simply dressing “Wine Country Casual” on a fashionable vacation. Most women will likely wear a dress or dress slacks with heels or nice flats, while men can opt for slacks and a jacket or sport coat (without a tie). Think sophisticated and elegant, not urban, or flashy, and you’ll be fine.
I hope these tips on dressing for a wine tasting helps you feel more confident in packing the perfect outfit for any day or night in Napa Valley Sonoma Country.
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