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1. A crochet cover-up dress giving serious Ibiza vibes. "I'm drinking overpriced cocktails in a cabana" I'll say as I spend my summer days working and/or wading in the seaweed of the Long Island Sound.
2. Strappy Plaka sandals that require absolutely NO break-in time — just take 'em straight out of the box, put them on your feet, and be on your merry way. (For reference, these are so great that they garnered over 24,000 positive reviews.)
3. A one-shoulder cutout top and high-rise bottom guaranteed to have you feeling trendier than thou whilst strutting from your towel to the water. Prepare to make some ~waves~ in the #ootd Instagram department.
4. Mesh pants if you dread the juggle that is dragging stiff denim shorts over legs that are covered in sand *and* not fully dry from swimming. Presenting a trendy solution.
5. A scoop neck top and high-cut bottom meant for frolicking on sandy beaches and sipping champagne on a private yacht. Do you own a private yacht? Sadly, no. But if you did... this is what you'd be wearing so let's dub it the "next best thing."
6. A comfortable cover-up intentionally designed to be long, aka excess fabric will billow in the back whilst you walk for stylish Snape vibes. It also comes with a removable tie waist!
7. A breathable button-up shirt you'll quickly consider a jack of all trades. Beach getaway? Layer this over a bikini. Office meeting? Pair this with slacks. The world is truly your oyster with this reliable basic.
8. A wrap skirt so chic, it’d be a sin if there weren’t photographic evidence of you wearing it. It's also available in vibrant and neutral patterns alike.
9. A V-neck swimsuit with lace trim that reviewers swear is genuinely long enough if you're 5'8 and above, which means you won’t have to suffer through countless wedgies in the name of fashion. There's enough fabric for your entire torso, for once.
10. A ruffled, lace-front flounce swimsuit that I fully intend on wearing as a normal don't-get-this-wet blouse. Throw on some high-waisted denim and ding ding ding, you've got an outfit winner for your next boardwalk stroll.
11. A shirtdress with the ability to make your local seaweed-covered beach feel like a Mediterranean vacation. The power of linen clothing is unmatched, folks.
12. A straw visor if you love the look of a floppy wicker beach hat but are prone to overheating. This provides sun protection and style, sans scalp sweat.
13. A '90s-inspired high-cut swimsuit made from a slick and thick material that looks like it would cost upwards of one billion dollars and come from a ritzy boutique but shhhhh, it’s actually shockingly super affordable.
14. A crochet coverup ideal for lounging poolside and living your best "Hakuna Matata" life. Worries? You have none. At least not for the rest of your (PTO) days, during which you should stop. checking. your. emails.
15. A mesh tote to celebrate the arrival of beach season, aka a time in which tracking sand feels unavoidable. *This* mesh construction separates sand from towels, books, etcetera, giving your car mats a shot at remaining clean. It's also just tres cute.
16. A deep-V, high-cut swimsuit available in long lengths, eight colors, and comes with a removable tie belt. Consider this the kind of swimwear that contributes quite nicely to a capsule wardrobe.
17. Crocs slides you’ll be able to ~slide~ on whenever you’re alarm doesn't go off — because you swore you'd be driving to the beach at the crack of dawn, but here we are. Rush-hour traffic awaits.
18. A retro-inspired halter one-piece with over 12,000 (!!!) positive reviews on Amazon. World, say hello to this Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants spinoffworthy swimsuit. Reviewers rave that it provides a glove-like fit.
19. A sheer coverup with a cinched drawstring waist best accessorized with an inflatable kiddy pool if you don't have the luxury of an in-ground — because *nothing* should prevent you from wearing this lovely 'fit poolside this summer.
20. Sanuk flip-flops with a cushioning that mimics yoga mat material, aka these babies are really 👏 darn 👏 comfy 👏. Reviewers rave about their durability and swear that they last forever — even with constant wear.
21. Drawstring shorts for a chic upgrade to your pajama bottoms. The high-rise elastic waistband ensures a comfy fit, plus large pockets mean you won't have to carry your cell around in your hand as you go from Point A (your towel) to B (the body of water you will not swim in but will take photos of).
22. A V-neck maxi dress for an easy, breezy, ~doesn't require pants~ outfit you'll want to slip on over every bikini. This is comfy enough to lounge in and stylish enough to walk the boardwalk in.
23. Cat-eye sunglasses that block the light, add some trendiness to your low-key fit, and (most importantly) don't cost a small fortune. Lose them? Break them? Scratch them? The loss won't feel quite as significant.
24. A dotted cover-up I wish I was currently wearing on a boat somewhere in Greece, book in hand and not a care in the world. Yet here I am. At home. On my couch. For the 407th day in a row (but who's counting).
25. High-waisted shorts designed with an elastic waist that means ::le gasp:: you'll actually be able to exhale without feeling cold metal dig into your belly button. These comfy hunks of denim mold to your curves perfectly for a glove-like fit and are easy to slip on and take off.
26. Striped shorts ideal for day trips to the beach *and* warm weather vacays in which the only decisions that need to be made involve gelato flavors (the right answer is always classic chocolate).
27. A bikini set you may want to purchase for the ruffled V-neck top alone, because all the maxi skirts you purchased on clearance last November? Yeah. Consider this their perfect matching top — one that also happens to be water-resistant.
28. A sleeveless swing mini for beach days with le pals, grocery store runs, fancier dinners (simply add in some heels), et cetera. Versatility is this dress' strongest suit.
29. A bandeau top and high-waisted bottom I am currently drooling over and am already adding to my personal shopping cart. Buh-bye.
30. A pair of Havaianas flip-flops so durable, they’d likely survive the apocalypse. Invest in a pair of these basics this summer and prepare to wear them for pretty much every summer to follow.
31. A pair of baggy overalls (with pockets!) for anyone who detests having to scrounge up a matching top and bottom, AND wants to look Instagramworthy at the beach. All you'll have to do is slip this on over a bikini and voila. Comfort and style.
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