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:

  1. A white button-down shirt with a pair of black pants and sneakers
  2. A bright floral skirt and a colorful tank top
  3. A flowy, gauzy dress with sandals (and maybe even some jewelry)
  4. Jeans, a T-shirt, and sneakers (or flip-flops!)
orange crinkle top and lurex bikini
SHOP THE LOOK: GET GLOWING GOLDEN YELLOW CRINKLE LONG SLEEVE BUTTON-UP TOP, HEAT WAVE DUSTY PINK SPARKLY UNDERWIRE BIKINI TOP, HEAT WAVE DUSTY PINK SPARKLY MID-RISE BIKINI BOTTOMS, TROPICAL OASIS YELLOW MULTI BEADED CLUTCH

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.

gold metallic cover up maxi
SHOP THE LOOK: MIDAS SHEER GOLD MAXI COVER-UP, CHIC FACTOR RED TASSEL EARRINGS; IMAGE VIA @NOELLEVENEGAS

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
tan cutout midi sweater dress
SHOP THE LOOK: THE WAY I FEEL CREAM CUTOUT MIDI SWEATER DRESS, ARIANNA CAMEL SUEDE HIGH HEEL SANDALS, MARKET MARVEL TAN WOVEN TOTE; IMAGE VIA @PEACEOFMIAA

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
striped two piece outfit
SHOP THE LOOK: COASTAL LIVING NAVY BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED TWO-PIECE JUMPSUIT; IMAGE VIA @THEALOHABABE

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

floral print tie front flutter sleeve top
SHOP THE LOOK: DITSY DAISY WHITE FLORAL PRINT TIE-FRONT FLUTTER SLEEVE TOP, KASENYA LIGHT WASH MID-RISE SUPER DESTROYED SHORTS, KENLEY WHITE PLATFORM SNEAKERS; IMAGE VIA @JEANINEAMAPOLA

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

red two piece bodycon dress
SHOP THE LOOK: TWICE THE SPICE RED RIBBED KNIT STRAPLESS BODYCON MIDI DRESS, RUNIAH WHITE SQUARE TOE HIGH HEEL SLIDE SANDALS; IMAGE VIA @PEACEOFMIAA

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

green tie back maxi dress
SHOP THE LOOK: ISLAND VACAY LIGHT GREEN TIE-BACK MAXI DRESS, LAGGIN WHITE LACE-UP PLATFORM ESPADRILLE WEDGES, LAS LUNAS BEIGE WOVEN CIRCLE TOTE BAG; IMAGE VIA @RAENALB

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

orange bodysuit
SHOP THE LOOK: BESTIE ORANGE RED RIBBED SCOOP BACK BODYSUIT, HEAD IN THE CLOUDS WHITE DISTRESSED FLARE DENIM JEANS, ADDISON NATURAL SLIDE SANDALS; IMAGE VIA @JEANINEAMAPOLA

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

floral two piece dress
SHOP THE LOOK: SUMMER VIBES BLUE FLORAL PRINT OFF-THE-SHOULDER CROP TOP; IMAGE VIA @CHERIDANTAYLOR

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.

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