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Made to order, allow about a week to sew before shipping.
A dress boiled down to its simplest form, sure and simple. A fast solution for what to throw on when it's hot, easily coordinating under more clothing as air conditioning or weather might shift.
Raglan sleeves and trimmed armholes give it a sporty touch, the fact that it's a dress still keeps it, well, dressy!
Narrow silhouette: this isn't a tube shape, rather, it has some curves of a body. When worn true to size, it should drape with a little looseness from the bust down. Want a closer fit? Size down.
No pockets on this one, so those those sizing down can have a body-conscious fit with no pocket lumps.
The fabric itself is milled in the USA, a quality medium weight jersey knit. A Rayon/Spandex blend, it has a silky sheen that's a wee bit dressier. Will drape toward the body. Yarn-dyed heathered colors have a textured look and a soft hand.
Made with sustainability-minded Ecovero™ Viscose. ECOVERO™ fibers have been certified with the EU Ecolabel as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
CLEANING NOTES Best care: Hand wash or machine wash delicate cycle, cold water. Smooth it out with hands, laying flat to air dry. Wrinkling falls out with body movement shortly after putting it on, but If you prefer ironing, It's OK to pass a steaming iron gently over surface if needed, garment turned inside out. Other acceptable care: Dry cleaning is also an option. Processes to avoid: Do not put in the dryer, or use warm or hot water, it will shrink your garment (mostly in length but also a little in width). Do not use bleach.
92% Ecovero™ Viscose (a type of rayon) and 8% Spandex. Made in the USA of USA-made fabric.
Now available in regular and long. Long is appx. 4" longer than regular. In our experience, petites have easily worn regular length without length issues, with seldom returns. Looking for the striped version? Click here.
These leggings were first created simply for pairing with tops in National Picnic photo shoots, and surprise, customers asked for them.
Leggings are everywhere. But these are NOT polyester or nylon like the athletic ones. Sewn right here in the U.S., AND of U.S. milled fabric (which in the legging world, makes them pretty rare and special). So they'll stick around on the website for those who want them, made to order. Allow about a week to sew before shipping.
Thanks for asking about them and letting us know why you like them. The cuff at the ankle, nice touch. They seem to be just the right length. They hug your leg, but not skin tight. See the photos, they are worn pretty true to size.
Most fans of these wear them for layering—under clothing that covers the butt. We've processed a lot of feedback on these! If you prefer the type of leggings advertised as shapewear, or standalone pants, these soft, comfort-instead-of-compression leggings are probably not for you.
One customer does love them for yoga. National Picnic didn't think it made yogawear, but it makes perfect sense. So much stretch.
Rayon jersey with a generous amount of Spandex to keep the knees from getting saggy. Waistband sits higher, near belly button. Great for a layer of warmth under dresses, skirts and tunics—when you're not wearing them as pajamas.
Made with sustainability-minded Ecovero™ Viscose. ECOVERO™ fibers have been certified with the EU Ecolabel as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
CLEANING NOTES Best care: Hand wash or machine wash delicate cycle, cold water. Smooth it out with hands, laying flat to air dry. Wrinkling falls out with body movement shortly after putting it on, but If you prefer ironing, It's OK to pass a steaming iron gently over surface if needed, garment turned inside out. Other acceptable care: Dry cleaning is also an option. Processes to avoid: Do not put in the dryer, or use warm or hot water, it will shrink your garment (mostly in length but also a little in width). Do not use bleach.
92% Ecovero™ Viscose (a type of rayon) and 8% Spandex. Made in the USA of USA-made fabric.
Customer service was excellent and the leggings are very comfortable
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Daily Leggings
Very comfortable and nice fit. I’m 5’4” 140lbs and small is perfect. The waist fits high which I prefer. Have three pairs and have been wearing them since they arrived! Also, was very nicely.
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Cynthia K
Great Leggings!
These leggings were comfortable as soon as I put them on. They also washed well and were still comfortable. I bought the eggplant and forest green. I also have T shirts that coordinate. Love them all!
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Heather Meenach
Amazing quality!
Love these comfortable leggings. Great quality!!
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Mary
So comfortable!
Care-fully constructed and totally comfortable! Thanks so much for Made in USA.
Why bombshell? It's the slimmest fitting, scoopiest neckline in the brand's collection. A good choice for when you need less bulk to tuck into skirts and show waistbands. Layers well. Nice as a base under blazers and jackets. Upper arm coverage with wide cuff trim. Raglan sleeve. Jersey knit, 4 way stretch. Falls to hip.
A true workhorse of a style, this flattering basic is available in several colors.
It is sewn of Rayon/Spandex blend (silky sheen, heathered colors, fabric is milled in the Northeast USA). Yarn-dyed heathered colors have a textured look and a soft hand. "Solid Black" isn't heathered. "Stripe" is made of alternating Black and Sky yarns.
This top does not have a loose drape like many other National Picnic styles. It needs a little cling so the neck doesn't fall open when you lean forward. Expect a closer to body fit, but not super tight. Size down for a little more va-voom.
Made with sustainability-minded Ecovero™ Viscose. ECOVERO™ fibers have been certified with the EU Ecolabel as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
CLEANING NOTES Best care:Hand wash or machine wash delicate cycle, cold water. Smooth it out with hands, laying flat to air dry. Wrinkling falls out with body movement shortly after putting it on, but If you prefer ironing, It's OK to pass a steaming iron gently over surface if needed, garment turned inside out. Other acceptable care: Dry cleaning is also an option. Processes to avoid: Do not put in the dryer, or use warm or hot water, it will shrink your garment (mostly in length but also a little in width). Do not use bleach.
92% Ecovero™ Viscose (a type of rayon) and 8% Spandex. Made in the USA of USA-made fabric.
I love it. It’s flattering, high quality, goes with everything & I want one in every color.
Original Kickstarter Sweatshirt Dress
4 reviews
Regular price
$ 98.00
Sale price
$ 20.00
Save $ 78.00
This is the original dress style from our successful Kickstarter launch years ago. It's in regular rotation in the shop—a customer favorite.
This fabric: We sourced Made in the USA 20 oz. cotton blend has some recycled poly to help keep shrinking to a minimum. Do you remember that favorite college sweatshirt you had back in the day? This is that same classic, thick, structured material, brushed on the inside. Snuggly warm, drapes away from the body.
Longer than average sleeves are designed to be rolled to show the soft, brushed side of the fabric. Dress isn't meant to be tight/snug. If more fitted is your thing, you might want to order a size down or choose a different dress entirely. Think "sweatshirt" for this one. You wouldn't expect a sweatshirt to cling.
80% Cotton 20% Recycled Poly Machine wash cold, and air dry or tumble dry on low. Avoid higher temps when washing and drying. Sewn in the USA of USA-Made Fabrics
A “feel good” experience from start to finish - perfect sizing, fabric as described (amazing!), artisan craftsmanship. Highly recommend! A special creation…simple, sustainable, created with care.
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Lisa Cronin
I wore this dress today to work. It was so comfy and looked great with leggings and boots!!
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Heather Richmond
Fabulous company
National Picnic is my fav!
Picnic Top, Crew Neck
5 reviews
Regular price
$ 68.00
Save $ -68.00
The original National Picnic top, now a classic for the brand. A universally flattering casual top in several colors and two necklines, V and crew neck. Looking for V-neck? It's here.
The fabric itself is milled in the USA, a quality medium weight jersey knit. A Rayon/Spandex blend, it has a silky sheen that's a wee bit dressier. Yarn-dyed heathered colors have a textured look and a soft hand.
3/4 sleeve gives upper arm coverage while still showing off your bracelets. Gathered cuff trim. Crew Neck. Raglan sleeve. Falls to hip.
Meant to drape loosely when worn true to size, women who prefer a slimmer fit can order a size down. It has plenty of 4-way stretch.
Made with sustainability-minded Ecovero™ Viscose. ECOVERO™ fibers have been certified with the EU Ecolabel as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
CLEANING NOTES Best care:Hand wash or machine wash delicate cycle, cold water. Smooth it out with hands, laying flat to air dry. Wrinkling falls out with body movement shortly after putting it on, but If you prefer ironing, It's OK to pass a steaming iron gently over surface if needed, garment turned inside out. Other acceptable care: Dry cleaning is also an option. Processes to avoid: Do not put in the dryer, or use warm or hot water, it will shrink your garment (mostly in length but also a little in width). Do not use bleach.
92% Ecovero™ Viscose (a type of rayon) and 8% Spandex. Made in the USA of USA-made fabric.
It's like a basic, but better. So well made! I felt very put together and comfortable at the same time!
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AP
Beautiful color and fabric
Love the shirt! Soft, stretchy fabric that is not itchy. I love that it is a basic shirt with a femine twist. It seems like it is made for a women's body and not unisex. And I love that it is made in the USA. So far washes well
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L.R.
Love the Picnic top
I love my new picnic top, I love the fabric, very soft. The fit is perfect, not too tight or too loose, very flattering. I love supporting small businesses with handmade products, lots love goes into these clothes!
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Ananda
So lovely
I have loved every piece I have bought from National Picnic, the picnic top is no exception. The material is soft with a nice drape but I love particularly how their clothes are fit. Flexible but tailored and always comfortable.
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Emily
Love
I love this top. It fits so well, the material is soft and thick. I will
Be ordering many more items from you all. Thanks for making great quality clothes.
Midsection-y Modern 3/4 Sleeve, Ecovero™
1 review
Regular price
$ 74.00
Save $ -74.00
3/4 sleeve version of our swingy top. Even as the swing torso intentionally conceals the midsection, it pulls it off without looking oversized.
Clean lines, midcentury modern cool. This bateau style neckline is simply a slotted opening from shoulder to shoulder. Elegantly drapes right across the collarbone. Sophisticated and smart.
The fabric of the top folds in at the neck to create a clean edge uncomplicated by added stitches. Smooth any fabric at the neckline inward if it goes astray while popping it over your head.
The fabric itself is milled in the USA, a quality medium weight jersey knit. A Rayon/Spandex blend, it has a silky sheen that's a wee bit dressier. Yarn-dyed heathered colors have a textured look and a soft hand.
Very roomy through though the torso. Falls to hip.
For this one, choose your size based on your shoulders. The neckline will appear strained/taut if you try on a size that is smaller than needed.
Made with sustainability-minded Ecovero™ Viscose. ECOVERO™ fibers have been certified with the EU Ecolabel as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
CLEANING NOTES Best care:Hand wash or machine wash delicate cycle, cold water. Smooth it out with hands, laying flat to air dry. Wrinkling falls out with body movement shortly after putting it on, but If you prefer ironing, It's OK to pass a steaming iron gently over surface if needed, garment turned inside out. Other acceptable care: Dry cleaning is also an option. Processes to avoid: Do not put in the dryer, or use warm or hot water, it will shrink your garment (mostly in length but also a little in width). Do not use bleach.
92% Ecovero™ Viscose (a type of rayon) and 8% Spandex. Made in the USA of USA-made fabric.
What is slim fit? Our "Slim" styles fit closer to the body fit than other styles. It hugs your waist more. It's meant to be that way, for people that don't prefer the looser drape of our classic Picnic fit styles.
Made from a premium milled-in-the-USA Rayon/Spandex, has a silky hand and subtle sheen, medium weight and generous 4 way stretch.
Slim means arms fit close right up to shoulder (slides easily into jackets and sweaters, and fits closer to torso with a gentle hourglass curve at the waist. A great layering piece.
Size down for even more body-conscious snugness, it will rise to the occasion with its generous stretch. Sizing down also works well if you're using it as an underlayer for the coldest days.
Looking for a set? Pairs with—uses the same fabrics as—Daily Leggings.
Made with sustainability-minded Ecovero™ Viscose. ECOVERO™ fibers have been certified with the EU Ecolabel as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal.
CLEANING NOTES Best care: Hand wash or machine wash delicate cycle, cold water. Smooth it out with hands, laying flat to air dry. Wrinkling falls out with body movement shortly after putting it on, but If you prefer ironing, It's OK to pass a steaming iron gently over surface if needed, garment turned inside out. Other acceptable care: Dry cleaning is also an option. Processes to avoid: Do not put in the dryer, or use warm or hot water, it will shrink your garment (mostly in length but also a little in width). Do not use bleach.
92% Ecovero™ Viscose (a type of rayon) and 8% Spandex. Made in the USA of USA-made fabric.
Comfy, perfect for the cooler weather. Nice quality, love the print and solids. 5’4”, 140 and the small fits just right.
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Emily M
My favorite stripe shirt
I love stripes, I have many to pick from in my closet but I always seem to grab this one! The fabric is so soft and the small stripe makes it easy to pair with other prints and also stand on its own
