10 Things You Need in Your Suitcase This Spring Break: Beach Edition
By: Gwen Rippeto
1. Lightweight Dress
A must have for a beach vacation and perfect to throw on for a nice dinner or shopping day.
Revolve: Simone Tie Back Dress, Brand: Super Down; Lulus: The Way I Feel Tan Cutout Midi Sweater Dress; Reformation: Courtney Dress, Color: Frolic
2. Trendy Sunglasses
A statement accessory that elevates every outfit. The Vehla and Priveré Vaux sunglasses automatically make an outfit fashion forward.
Vehla: River – Tort/Sky sunglasses; Priveré Vaux: The Paris sunglasses, Color: Blond Tort
3. Sarong
An easy coverup option that perfectly ties together a bathing suit look.
GIGI C: Willa Sarong, Color Cloud; Revolve: Sao Paulo Skirt, Color: white, Brand: Camila Coehlo
4. Wicker Bag
It’s always important to have a bag for your beach day or going out necessities. Both bags are the perfect combination of functionality and beach chic.
LLS: Ivara Rattan Bag, Color: natural; Revolve: Gaias Ark Flap Crossbody Bag, Brand: Cult Guia
5. Statement Jewelry
Every flawless outfit needs statement jewelry that brings it to the next level. A classic gold hoop not only goes with every outfit – day to night – but compliments a tan very well. Likewise, a fun beach friendly necklace and ring stack are the best way to add color and style a bathing suit and dinner look.
Classic Gold Hoops - Gorjana: Crew Hoops; Etsy: Colorful Enamel Stack Rings Fun beach friendly, layering necklaces - Amazon: Y2K Natural Freshwater Pearl Beaded Necklace Chocker
6. Hats
While the possibilities are endless, a trustworthy hat is a critical item to have in your suitcase. Protection from the sun does not have to come at a cost; it can be stylish too!
Aviator Nation: Signature Vintage Nylon Hat, Color: White; Revolve: Brand: Lack of Color, Wave Bucket hat, Color: Mint; Nordstrom: Brand: Brixton, Joanna Straw Hat, Color: Honey/Black
7. Functional Coverups
It’s so important that coverups are both easy and durable, but also pull a daytime beach look together. Whether it be a matching terrycloth set, a shear dress, or basic linen button down, each option makes your transition from the beach to lunch seamless and stylish.
Free People: Fresno Set, Color: White; Revolve: Brand: Super Down, Miranda Crochet Mini Dress; Zara: Basic Linen Shirt (super easy throw on and goes with everything)
8. Sandals/Slides
A cute outfit is incomplete without the perfect shoe. Below are easy yet fashionable choices that not only can transition day to night, but also offer maximum comfort!
Nordstrom: Brand: Coconuts by Matisse, Del Mar Platform Slide Sandal; Steve Madden: Travel Flat Sandals, Color: Tan; Steve Madden: Hoku Slide Sandal, Color: Cognac Leather
9. A Fun Pant
Want to make a statement? A fun, lightweight pant will do the job. Pair it with a simple white tank and you’re all set.
Revolve: Brand: Free People, Love So Right Wide Leg Pant; Billabong: Going High Flared Pants
10. Goop Bronze Glowscreen
This speaks for itself! Goop’s sunscreen gives you the glow you need, while protecting you from the hot sun. A must have.
