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1. Beachy tie-front pants for a part-skirt, part-pant look your vacay closet is screaming out for. This show-stopper requires little to no effort, since you can pair it with any and every solid color top you already own.
2. A wide-brim Panama hat that'll stylishly shield you from the beach rays, complete your swim look, and provoke the question, "Who are you wearing?" Because in this, you could actually be mistaken for a movie star.
3. A one-piece bathing suit which, gird your loins here, can go from the beach to the bar and back again because its trendy design disguises itself as a mini dress!
4. An essential cropped tank featuring a seamless design that'll probably hog alllll the attention — so do yourself a favor, and snag a handful in a few hues. Your wardrobe will thank you.
5. A two-pack of beach wraps ideal for switching up swim 'fits on your weekend getaway. *Plus* you'll be able to squeeze them into your already-overflowing case no problem, since they'll conveniently take up little to no room. Love that for you.
6. A satin spaghetti strap dress designed to be worn so many ways, you could get away with wearing it twice while away and no one would even bat an eye. Toss on a shirt and jacket and...ta-da, it's a skirt!
7. A breathable button-up shirt that, if interviewing for a job, would be hired on the *spot*. Some resume highlights: Longevity in a role (it's a timeless classic), versatility (pairs well with all bottoms), and the ability to perform well under pressure (there's no last-min plan that this wouldn't work for).
8. A stunning string of Ohemaa waist beads handmade in Ghana and so dainty, they're the perfect pinch of shimmer you can add to your vacay *or* staycay look.
9. A cushy pair of slides you'll be patting yourself on the back for packing. Because not only are they incredibly Insta-worthy, but their marshmallow-y sole will have your happy feet bouncing from the pool to the beach and back to the Airbnb with zero pinch around your little piggies.
10. A strapless bustier you'll probably consider buying in every color. And I foresee you making continuous restaurant reservations just so you can wear it at home and away.
11. A glamorous halter-neck maxi dress that, once placed on your bod, is guaranteed to stop you in your tracks anytime you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror.
12. Some ridiculously stylish frames you can buy for vacay and wear beyond. These come in a plethora of colors that will up the ante on any sea or land outfit you pair 'em with.
13. Or a round pair designed with a bigger fashionable frame that's favored by celebrities, aka you. And like a celeb, you do not want to be disturbed while you're relaxing on a pool float. These send that message, and feature a UV-protective coating to shield your peepers (and your identity).
14. A neutral-toned ribbed bodysuit we all need at least one of in the rotation. This elevated basic comes in either a brief or thong fit so you can choose how much coverage you want *and* you never have to worry about tucking or re-tucking since this gives you one gloriously seamless look.
Girlfriend Collective
And this has adjustable straps with a built-in bra for added support!
Promising review: "It is SO hard to find bodysuits that A. Fit and B. Don't have those stupid snaps in the crotch. This bodysuit is a dream. Super stretchy, soft, and fits like a glove. I will say that it seems to run slightly large overall. I plan on sizing down when I inevitably buy another one. For reference I am a size 22 and a 42D. The built in bra is a godsend and the straps are really stretchy and accommodating!" —Haley
Get it from Girlfriend Collective for $58 (available in sizes XXS–6XL, thong or brief cut, and seven colors).
15. A long-sleeve asymmetrical top you'll want to trade your turtleneck for, since this beauty has style, sophistication, *and* a lil' bit of edge stitched into its seams.
16. Adaptable Rectrek zip-off pants reviewers are going wild over, since they do the job of three styles in one. Wear 'em full length, crop 'em for a hike, or zip 'em off for a sunny day of sightseeing. Perfectly colorblocked, these puppies are *the* definition of fashion meets function, AND they even have bungee cords so you can slip them off over your shoes!
17. A tie-front T-shirt dress if casual meets chic is your aesthetic for any outdoor endeavor. Because if pandemic fashion taught us anything, it's that comfort is *queen*.
18. A snazzy one-shoulder bodysuit worthy of getting giddy over since it can be tucked into any evening look you plan on taking with you. And once tucked, you won't have to worry about it slipping out or messing up your celeb-status look.
19. A colorful embroidered Nice as Heck hat to spark some joy. This'll mask any bad hair day, shield you from the sun, and look just glorious in a mountaintop picture captioned: "What the hat says."
20. A customizable tie-back monokini if your plans involve sitting by any body of water...whether it be by a pool, lake, beach — heck, even if it's just beside your bathtub and you want to rock it for a pic, this stunner is absolutely worth carting.
21. A maxi dress with a lil' side slit just perfect for travel days and that, like numerous reviewers, you'll probably want in multiple hues. Because this type of comfort not only looks good, but it's the kind that dreams are indeed made of.
22. A durable Casa Clara checkered claw clip designed to keep napes of necks free from sweaty hair. Worn in a half-up 'do, or worn with hair allll the way up, you can keep this on hand to ensure any bad hair day will *poof* transform into a work of art.
23. A sheer and flowy cover-up set with matching crop top (and built-in bottoms!) in case you're after something to join you on your strolls along the boardwalk, aka your catwalk.
24. A JW Pei pouch bag you'll want to swing around as you strut down some cobblestones in Europe. This comes in an abundance of colorful hues sure to make each and every outfit 10x more picture-worthy.
25. An adorable cutout dress, because the warmth coming from your compact desk heater is just not cutting it. And this is the kind of look that will get you to open up a new tab, scour Google flights, and book the next trip straight to the sun.
26. A lace layering top complete with thumbholes perfect for slipping under a dress or draping over a bra with high-waisted jeans. Translation: you can't go wrong with packing something as stylishly versatile as this.
27. Snug and supportive bike shorts (with pockets!) designed with a high waist that won't roll down during activity. Plus, they'll make the perfect underlayer to defeat thigh chafing when you're taking a walking tour in a skirt or dress.
28. An open-back number you're destined to become fast friends with — since this compliment magnet will be in attendance at snazzy day parties and sunset walks along a pebbly beach.
29. A ruffly tie-back swimsuit that looks just dreamy paired with warmer weather. Asking for a friend: Is there a better way to celebrate the days getting longer other than treating ourselves to designer-inspired swimming attire?
30. An off-shoulder maxi dress reclaiming its title as the LBD made for OOO days. This bb is so neutral, you can add it to your cart now and still be able to wear it in so many ways for an unfathomable amount of years to come.
31. A huggably soft loungewear two-piece, because while you're away you might still want some home comforts. And reviewers are commending the versatility of this, since the sweater can be paired with any and every bottom that's in your suitcase.
32. A glitzy mesh top super chic for your girls' getaway. This 'fit is gifted with the kind of magical fairy dust that'll make everyone in the group chat *poof* forget all about the fact that you're running late to dinner (yet again).
33. A practical yet chic beach bag available in two fab colors that has a removable pouch and PVC coating that make it durable in sun, sea, and sandy conditions.
34. A triangle top and high-waisted bottom duo so classic and sophisticated, you might not mind answering emails from the beach because, in this, you'll feel like a total b-o-s-s.
35. Patterned wide-leg pants (with a stretchy waist and pockets!) ready to elope in search of some sun with you. Wear these to lunch by the beach or en route to the pool — either way you're sure to turn heads.
36. A ruched midi dress just gorgeous for a destination wedding. Snag this, dust off your clutch, and pair it with some heels you already own for a simply gorgeous last-minute 'fit.
37. A tulle ruffle-shoulder bodysuit you're gonna want in your wardrobe since, you, my dear, never show up to a brunch across the coast underdressed.
38. A super supportive pair of strappy sandals you'll be so very ~grateful~ you packed. These groovy, tie-dye designed, Grateful Dead-inspired shoes can walk through rocky beaches and be taken on treks. *Plus* their foamy footbeds are made from recycled materials that allow for all-day, cloud-like comfort.
39. A polished palazzo pant to exude the type of sophistication one might find in Vogue. This vintage-esque style is laid back enough to join you on a road trip, and fancy enough to accompany you at dinner once you arrive at your destination.
40. A splurge-worthy Fe Noel puff-sleeve swimsuit, if you happen to have room in the vacation budget to put towards an investment that will blow allll other swimsuits out of the water.
41. A ruched V-neck knot-front top for anyone currently experiencing an inner dialogue of "shall I...shan't I..." To put it simply, you shall! And you shall also snag this in every available colorway.
42. A square-neck balloon-sleeve dress so stylish, you'll be twirling around in it at least once during every vacation henceforth. Flats, sneakers, and literally any style within the boot variety would look like a dream paired with this.
43. A printed cover-up you'll be so happy you stuffed in your case since you can wear it in a bajillion different ways. The obvious — draped over a bathing suit, but also: belted on top of a dress, or tied up over some shorts. *Gah* and with so many different patterns (41, to be precise), the style options are truly endless.
44. A belted bodycon midi dress with balloon sleeves you can wear over and over again since it possesses the kind of sophistication that pulls through when you've got somewhere to be but "nothing to wear."
45. And a cropped rash-guard top and high-waist bottom set that will probably make you the envy of everyone at the pool. Because you, style queen, have figured out the code to staying covered, comfortable, and looking chic as heck.
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