Wednesday, June 4, 2014

11 Summer Vacation Essentials



The sweet freedom of summer Fridays is upon us once again, but don’t let your style slack just because you’re vacationing more often. This year, invest in some standout staple pieces to make your vacation wardrobe relaxed and put-together. Start with these cool twists on time-honored summer favorites. 

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Although we love a good pair of jeans any time of the year, there’s something special about lightweight summer denim. This dark-washHudson pair is polished enough to pair with a fitted blazer for a dinner date or a simple T-shirt for a daytime cruise. 

Dress shirt

Elevate your dress shirt game for the summer with a short sleeve button down. This lightweight top from IZOD is overtly sharp but also subtly shows off your beach-ready biceps. Suns out, guns out, right? 

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are arguably the most essential summer accessories. Upgrade your seasonal shades with a pair from TOMS. If you’re one to hop on a bike instead of drive, the memory plastic construction and chunky build will protect your eyes—even if you wipe out.

Watch

Who doesn’t love a good watch? This blue-faced Armani Exchange one is sporty enough to bring on vacation and the saddle brown leather keeps your whole cool and casual vibe going. 

Underwear

There’s no better way to complement your fun socks than with a patterned pair of underwear. Of course, make sure your pants don’t hang low enough to let others see your little secret.MeUndies offers a subscription, where they send you a new pair each month at a discounted price

Socks

These Happy Socks deliver what they promise. This five-colored pair can lighten the mood of a weekend getaway wardrobe—or your everyday suit if you are stuck at the office

Weekender bag

Skip your beat backpack—instead, pack for your weekend getaway with a waxy duffle bag. This one, from Jack Spade, is durable and the perfect size carry-on. The sleek, modern style is great for hopping on plane straight from work.

Shoes

Colored kicks are not for the easily intimidated. This pair of navy Clarks, however, is an easy transition from a standard black or brown. The rubber bottoms make these shoes suitable for walking tours or tooling around your latest vacation spot. 

Blazer

When you’re not sure what to wear, a blazer will always make you feel polished, even if you’re wearing just a polo. This ASOS slim-fit jersey option is fitted for style but breathable enough to wear on warmer days. Plus, the heathered green color is an easy upgrade to your go-to navy and seersucker summer versions. 

Swim trunks

These Saturdays NYC boardshorts are just right for hitting the sand and surf in style. The dual-tone color also makes them sharp enough to transition into a nighttime boat ride or a boozy beach lunch. Pair it with a lightweight sweater or solid classic tee.

Jacket

Whether you’re sailing off on a nighttime boat ride or heading to the neighborhood barbecue, shield the evening chill with this on-trend bomber jacket. This lightweight J.Crew jacket is fit for any summer occasion—just go easy on the BBQ sauce.

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