Summer entertaining in activewear

You’ve planned the menu. Set up the drinks station. Cleaned the pool. Now, to plan your outfit. 

Summer entertaining is fun until you’re sweating through outfit number three before your guests even arrive. You need something that works while you’re setting up, diving in with everyone (to the pool and the meal) and still looks good hours later when you’re waving your guests goodbye. 

Enter summer activewear. Outfits that keep you cool while the BBQ heats up, stretches when you’re pulled in every direction, and dries fast when you’re in and out of the pool. All made with lightweight, breathable fabrics that move with you, not against you. Designed for sun, sweat and all-day comfort, it’s outfits that look effortless but work hard. Just like you.

Pool party hosting: pieces that really multitask

Lunch by the pool, a seaside picnic with kids and dogs, or a day out on the ocean. Hosting a party by the water, means you’re refilling drinks, sorting food, taking the plunge, then back to host mode. You need quick-dry activewear that handles it all without a second thought.

The secret to water-side hosting? Pieces that dry fast and look intentional, not accidental. Think elevated swimwear that works as a top, paired with shorts or a skirt you can throw on between swims. No soggy cover-ups. No outfit changes every hour.

Our Coastal Terry collection does exactly this. Soft, absorbent and designed to look good wet or dry. Wear the terry pieces over your swimmers when you're out of the pool. They're comfortable, they dry fast, and they don't cling. Pair them with the In Motion Cropped Wide Leg Pant when you’re hosting on the deck or moving between kitchen, pool and table. Effortless, relaxed and still put-together.

Your go-to summer hosting uniform

Tried and true outfit formulas save you from panicked mornings and overthinking your wardrobe. And having a formula doesn’t mean sacrificing on style. When you’re hosting a party, you’ve got enough on your plate (pun intended), so a formula-based outfit removes the stress from getting dressed. 

You need an outfit that handles heat, spills, all those last-minute things that pop up when you’re having friends over. Plus, you still want to look cute in photos. For summer soirees, that means lightweight activewear that keeps you cool and moves with you.

Begin with a breathable base that works as your foundation. A tank or tee in a light fabric keeps you comfortable while you’re zipping around the kitchen. The ribbed vest is a great pick here - supportive, stretchy and polished enough for a hosting moment.

When the afternoon cools down, add our Summer Bouclé Knit. It’s soft, textured and easy to throw on without interrupting your outfit.

AFor bottoms, reach for something that handles movement and long hosting days. The In Motion Cropped Wide Leg Pant brings softness, drape and freedom to move, making it ideal for when you’re transitioning from prep to party mode.

The formula: breathable base, easy layer, comfortable bottoms. Lightweight activewear outfits that look good, move with you and feel effortless. Because when you’re comfortable as host, your guests feel relaxed too. 

What makes it work

Summer entertaining in activewear works when the pieces are versatile, not just functional. Here's what to look for:

• Quick-dry fabrics for when you're in and out of the pool, dealing with ice, refilling water. Fabrics that dry fast mean you're not stuck in damp clothes all afternoon.
• Breathable layers meet summer heat. Layers you can strip or add without thinking twice make the day easier. The Summer Boucle Knit is perfect for this. Light enough for hot summer days, warm enough for breezy evenings by the water.
• Elevated basics that are versatile and stylish - you can have both! Activewear that’s relaxed, comfortable and looks intentional. The kind of outfit that feels as good as it looks.
• High-waisted bottoms, from grabbing drinks to picking up kids to reaching for the good serving bowl, high-waisted styles stay comfortable and secure. The In Motion Cropped Wide Leg Pant brings ease and softness to long hosting days, with a relaxed fit that never feels restrictive.

Built for summer, made for hosting

The secret to effortless hosting is controlling what you can and being comfortable in the chaos of hot summer days with family and friends. Between last minute dietary requirements, the dog licking your plates clean and sandy kids, choosing the right outfit makes hosting easier. Breathable, quick-dry activewear keeps up from setup to sunset. Light, easy and made to move, these are outfits that handle heat, splashes and everything in between.

From pool parties to backyard dinners, it’s comfort you can count on. Versatile, effortless and summer-ready. 

Shop the Coastal Terry collection, In Motion Cropped Wide Leg Pant, and Summer Bouclé Knit. Your summer hosting uniform, sorted.