Once the plane tickets are purchased and the appointments at the spa are scheduled, the only thing that remains is the challenging task of packing your vacation attire. It wasn’t that long ago that we couldn’t even leave our homes, much less get on a plane and head to a beachside resort in the tropics. That made us even more excited about our upcoming trip. However, if you thought that organizing that long-awaited trip was going to be a challenge, you obviously haven’t started packing yet.
Even though the past few years may have taught us a lot about the fashion decisions we make on a daily basis (such as the fact that wearing a bra is not required and that it is unacceptable to wear tight pants that look good but feel restricting), we have not learned nearly as much as we should have about the clothing we should pack for a vacation. However, one thing that we have realized as a result of our refusal to pay for more luggage is that it is not necessary to pack excessively in order to have a wide variety of options available to you. You should focus on acquiring a few core pieces that can be combined in a variety of ways to create a number of different ensembles.
In the following paragraphs, we have compiled a list of vacation fashion essentials that have been recommended by well-known stylists. The combination of their choices results in the best holiday capsule wardrobe. This wardrobe allows you to reduce the amount of space taken up in your luggage while still providing a large number of options for day-to-day use, regardless of the length of your trip.
When you’re on vacation, you want to look your best. You don’t want to worry about what you’re wearing, but you also don’t want to be too casual. It’s the perfect time to try out a new style or play with colors and patterns in a way that wouldn’t work during your normal day-to-day life.
Here are some outfits that are perfect for any vacation:
- A white button-down shirt with a pair of black pants and sneakers
- A bright floral skirt and a colorful tank top
- A flowy, gauzy dress with sandals (and maybe even some jewelry)
- Jeans, a T-shirt, and sneakers (or flip-flops!)
Outfits to Wear on Vacation
Packing for a warm-weather trip means striking the right balance between comfortable and chic, and creating cute beach vacation outfits that look (and feel) effortless–which, ironically, can be stressful. The idea of a getaway is to decompress and have fun, so instead of getting frazzled over what to wear to the beach and beyond during your next trip, take style inspiration from some of the best-dressed ladies under the sun.
Fashion girls just seem to always know how to look put-together, whether they’re on the sand, poolside, sightseeing, or dining al fresco–that’s why ahead, we’ve cherry-picked beach vacation outfit ideas for you, fresh from the It-girl set. From rompers to ruffle dresses the options are plentiful–and shoppable–and ready to take your vacay style to the next level. Consider this your beach fashion tips cheat sheet.
Beach Vacation Outfit Ideas to Make Your Next Trip the Most Stylish Yet:
1. Cutout Dress + High Heel Sandals + Woven Tote
Comfortable and sexy? Yes! A knit dress and cutouts are a combo made in beach vacay heaven. Bonus points if you add woven high-heel sandals with sculptural details.
2. Two-Piece Set + High Heel Sandals
Call them matching sets, two-piece sets, or co-ords, but no matter how you refer to them, it doesn’t get easier than a two-piece outfit in summer stripes. This set is breezy enough for the beach but elevated enough for sightseeing or seaside dinner. Just dress it up with minimalist heeled sandals.
3. Floral Tie-Front Top + Denim Shorts + Platform Sneakers
Sweet and simple, a floral print tie-front top with cutoffs and platform sneakers makes for a perfect sightseeing outfit. Looking cute and comfy? That’s a vacation outfit win!
4. Two-Piece Strapless Bodycon Dress + Slide Sandals
A strapless two-piece dress with high heel slide sandals just screams sexy summer. Take it on vacation, then wear this combo together–or with separates–season long.
5. Cutout Maxi Dress + Espadrille Wedges
Nothing says island vibes like a cutout maxi dress in a punchy color. Keep your look evening-ready with lace-up wedges.
6. Printed Scarf (as a top!) + Denim Shorts
Vacation is a great time to get creative and experiment with your style! If you’re up for it, try twisting a satin scarf into a halter top and add cutoffs for a glam, sexy beach look.
7. Bright Bodysuit + White Jeans + Neutral Slide Sandals
Hey, minimalists take vacations, too! If you like the sleek, effortless look, but want to make your style destination-ready, turn up the volume in a bright top and pair it with easy white denim and neutral flat sandals.
8. Two-Piece Outfit + Aviator Sunglasses
Two-piece sets are the ultimate vacation packing hack–wear them together as a matching set or pull them apart and pair them with other separates! All you need to complete the look? Classic sunglasses and stacked jewelry.