Planning or attending a backyard barbecue this Memorial Day weekend? Even though the affair will be casual, it’s the start of summer and you want to cover all your bases to look effortlessly chic, even if all you’re doing is sitting on a fold-out chair and eating hot dogs. Here are my picks for the most stylish, comfortable, all-day party clothes. Coronas not included.

See the items I'm obsessing about this week here.

-- Melissa Magsaysay

PAST WEEKS' OBSESSIONS

'80s, neon and graffiti-inspired pieces

Beach blanket bonanza

Photo: Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses, $250 at YSL boutiques. Credit: YSL