POV: You're a Fashion Person Packing for Vacation—9 Things in Your Suitcase

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Traveling is finally a thing again, and while that concept alone is thrilling, I'm wondering what we'll be wearing when on vacation. If there's anyone who knows how to dress on vacation, it's fashion people. After deep diving into their covetable summer 2023 wardrobes, I concocted the ideal capsule wardrobe for travel, thanks to some of my favorite sartorial sweeties. Featuring a perfect blend of current trends and summertime staples, the assortment here will ensure your suitcase will be packed to perfection no matter where you're going. 

Get ready to discover the ultimate summer travel capsule wardrobe, from accessories to going-out pieces and more. Even if you aren't planning on traveling anytime soon, this capsule wardrobe will benefit your local summer plans just as much—I promise.

Crochet Dress

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Wear it to lunch or throw it on over your bikini—crochet dresses have proven they are the end-all and be-all of fashionable summer staples. 

Rose-Adorned Swimsuit

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Yes, this is the summer of the rosette swimsuit. Swimsuits have taken on a rare form this summer thanks to the rise of 3D floral embellishments. Be it a one-piece or bikini, a floral adornment is the telltale sign of a fashion person. 

Raffia Tote Bag

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Trot from destination to destination with a practical yet striking woven tote. You'll almost always see the fashion set with a raffia version of some kind.

Halter Dress

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A halter dress will always serve as that go-to dinner look, brunch ensemble, and more while you're on vacation. Thanks to their blank canvas, you can dress these frocks up and down with ease. 

Corded Pendant Necklace

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The fashion crowd has been flooding our Instagram feeds with this cool accessory, and we aren't mad about it. At every price and color available under the sun, corded pendants are the easiest way to showcase your personal style this summer. 

Soft Ruffles

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Whether it's a top, dress, or skirt, Y2K-inspired soft ruffles are the perfect trendy piece to throw in your suitcase as a pretty swimsuit cover-up or sultry going-out look.

Maxi Skirt Sets

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Simple maxi skirt sets make for the chicest day looks when traveling. Not only are they a no-brainer to pack, but you can also wear them individually, meaning you're really getting your bang for your buck. 

Minimal Sandals

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Practical and minimal flat sandals are a must while you're on vacation. Pack pairs that are neutral in color so you can wear them with anything. 

Linen Trousers

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Summer vacations typically require a lot of hot-weather outfits, and airy linen pants always make for the easiest option. Not only are they light and breathable, but they look chicer than a standard pair of jeans or jean shorts, whether you pack them in your beach bag to wear over a swimsuit or dress them up for dinner.

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews withBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.