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8 Styling Tips Plucked Straight From the Best Summer Pool Parties
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8 Styling Tips Plucked Straight From the Best Summer Pool Parties

Warm Summer afternoons are the ideal time to host a pool party. We were inspired by Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue, which is why we partnered with them on this post that highlights ways you can transform your outdoor space into a tranquil landscape.

Hosting a stylish pool party is all about creating the perfect landscape — it should be rich in blues and create a relaxing yet luxurious vibe. We took inspiration from this Summer's POPSUGAR x Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue Summer Soirée and put together a must-have list you should follow if you're planning to play host at an outdoor gathering.

1 Set up a beverage station

Set up a beverage station
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No outdoor party is complete without crisp cocktails. Place a pitcher of lemonade at the entrance so people have a place to go when they arrive, or add a touch of Italian flair and serve fresh bellinis.

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2 Create an inviting place for people to relax

Create an inviting place for people to relax
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With the Mediterranean as inspiration, lounge chairs in teal blue are perfectly reminiscent of the sea. They fit within the overall theme and give guests a great place to sit.

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3 Make the towels look appealing

Make the towels look appealing
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All pool parties need towels for guests who are going to want to get into the pool or just dip their feet in. Rather than tossing the towels into a pile, roll them up and place them in a wicker basket.

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4 Dress code matters

Dress code matters
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Let your party guests know that it's a pool- or beach-themed affair and to dress accordingly in loose frocks.

And scent is important too — something light and refreshing like Dolce&Gabbana's Light Blue perfume is a nice choice.

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5 Music is very important

Music is very important
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Create a playlist or hire a DJ that will set the mood and make everyone think they're lounging along the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast.

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6 Offer props for photo ops

Offer props for photo ops
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Set the scene with fun props that will encourage guests to Instagram photos from your event. Stark white umbrellas are a perfect touch.

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7 Prepare vivid appetizers

Prepare vivid appetizers
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Foods rich in color will stand out against the aqua-blue water at your pool party. Make things easier on yourself and slip a spoon into each small bite.

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8 Send guests off with something special

Send guests off with something special
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You don't need to break the bank, but it's always great to leave a party with a keepsake. Bonus points if you find tissue paper that blends in with your Mediterranean theme.

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More From Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue

More From Dolce&Gabbana Light Blue
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Give your guests a gift they won't forget. Shop the stunning Light Blue scent — which served as the inspiration for the Summer Soirée — at Sephora today.

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