If your summer trip is taking you somewhere warm this year (which it usually is), then today is your lucky day. After some serious research, a lot of in-office polling, and a lengthy process of elimination, I’ve come up with the ultimate summer travel capsule—from a fashion standpoint at least. While this won’t keep you from forgetting your toiletries (though this will), it will ensure you have all the trendy and essential items you’ll need before hitting the airport. See and shop the items that made the cut, plus read about why I chose each below.
Light Jacket
For those chillier nights, find a light jacket that won’t cramp your style.Available in sizes XS to L.
Slim Sunglasses
You won’t want to take your most expensive pair because we all know how easy it is to misplace sunglasses on vacation.
Smocked Tank
The little trendy top is perfect for endless travel outfits.Available in sizes XS to L.
Blouse
Always need a cool and trendy top to pair with your jeans.Available in sizes XS to XL.
White T-Shirt(s)
The best backup item to have on a trip.Available in one size.
One-piece
Those perfect beach Instagrams aren’t going to make themselves happen.Available in one size.
Bikini
A girl needs swimwear options.Available in sizes S to L.
Bathingsuit Cover-Up
My personal favorite type of cover-up is a pareo because it takes up barely any space in your suitcase, can be styled as either a dress or skirt, and can double as a scarf.Available in one size.
Dress
To me, a good vacation dress is comfortable, flowy, and comes in an eye-catching print.Available in sizes XS to L.
Tote
Wear your tote on the plane and choose one that doubles as a beach bag! I’ll be going with a PVC style this year for sure.
Net Bag
What I love about net bags is that they take up barely any room in your suitcase but still look cool with your outfits.
Belt Bag
Belt bags are the new, trendy crossbody bags. Convenient but also so cool.
Jeans
Jeans are always a crucial part of any vacation wardrobe for me, but in the summer, I tend to opt for my lightest pairs.Available in sizes 2 to 10.
Skirt
Cropped Pants
I love to have a pair of cute pants that aren’t jeans with me on a trip because you can pair them with anything and they will make your outfit feel special.Available in sizes 0 to 14.
Denim Shorts
Whether you wear them over a bathing suit or for a night out, your jorts will never fail you.Available in sizes 10 to 22.
Heeled Sandals
Opt for block heels if you’re going anywhere that requires a bit of walking.Available in sizes IT35 to IT41.
Flat Sandals
How cute are these?Available in sizes 6 to 11.
On-trend and sensible.Available in sizes 7.5 to 11.
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