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What to Wear at: Beach Vacation
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What to Wear at: Beach Vacation

  • Posted by: angeli.krohmal

When, finally, all deadlines are closed and the boss has said goodbye to you for a couple of weeks, the tickets are bought and the sightseeing itinerary is planned, the question remains: what to fill your suitcase with? Vacation for many people is a time that you want to devote exclusively to yourself, replenishing personal resources and accumulating new impressions. Someone, perhaps, will be exceptionally lazy on the beach, drinking coconut water, and someone will be unstoppable in the contemplation of every local attraction, but one thing is clear - the closet for a warm vacation should be special. 

We've decided to dive into serenity, simplicity and versatility so you can take it easy with these outfits and make sure you look your best. So, what to wear on vacation?

 

Crochet garments
Crochet summer clothes for women

Crochet summer dress for women

For a long time the crochet technique was in oblivion, however, as we know, fashion is cyclical and now such knits, are at the peak of popularity. Soft lines and textures make such looks suitable for oceanic and tropical leisure activities. Capes, tunic dresses and crochet knit tops look delightful on tanned skin. By the way, such pieces of clothing are good companions for layering - a paradoxical fashion technique for hot weather. However, if you are wearing nothing but a swimsuit and crochet dress pattern (like above) - you will be the center of attention of all vacationers.

 

Shirts

Oversize shirts have made their way into our lives, regardless of our lifestyle and favorite fashion trends. The shirt has become a versatile base needed in every closet, and therefore it comes in handy on vacation. You can take your usual shirt or add new models to your closet. The shirt should definitely be made of natural cotton, silk, linen and other similar materials. Give preference to very light shades if you are going to be under the sun for a long time. For an evening trip to a restaurant or for a walk, bright colors and prints will be appropriate. Stylizing a shirt with beach outfits is very easy, it will go with everything, even if you just wear it over a swimsuit.

 

Swimwear
Popular women swimsuits

Summer swimsuits for women 2023

This is where the real scope for fantasy and self-expression lies (if you care about how you look swimming and sunbathing). Separate swimsuits are especially good if you don't plan on sunbathing, but rather focusing more on water activities. Separate sets are amazing with styles - bikini, high waisted swimsuit, tanga, one shoulder swimsuit, crop tops or miniature halter, and bandeau. Sets can and should be chosen not so much according to your figure, but according to your mood, because it is almost the main outfit during your vacation!

 

Dresses
Linen summer dress

Summer dresses for women

Feel real freedom and lightness in pretty summer dresses - no need for any fitted and tight-fitting options on vacation! Fly fabrics, a variety of decor and prints allow you to not hold back your fantasy on vacation, because you don't need to stick to the rules. Maxi, mini and midi lengths of linen sundress will work equally well for you. 

 

Linen and cotton sets
Linen summer clothes

Summer clothes for women 2023

In the heat, it's best to wear natural fabrics that won't cause allergies and will be well ventilated. Linen blend dress made of these fabrics will let in fresh air perfectly, and the pants won't feel hot (and are the perfect choice for an evening stroll by the ocean). A non-trivial choice would be a set of pants or shorts + vest. Yes, yes, you are not mistaken - the vest will play as a spectacular alternative to the boring T-shirts, and by combining a linen vest with denim shorts, you will get a beautiful casual outfit, which can be repeated at home, rejoicing carefree memories from the vacation.

 

Shorts
Summer shorts for women

Bermuda shorts for women

Cool shorts for summer are a great solution in hot, windy weather, because you won't have to worry about the hem of your dress or skirt flying up to the sky, as well as during active walks in the neighborhood. Moreover, ladies summer shorts are convenient to style with a variety of tops at any time of the day. Lifehack - in the morning you will look as relaxed as possible in a set of flowy beach pants with a crop top, and in the evening you can put on an accent blouse - and the exit to the restaurant is a success!

 

Bucket hats
Bucket hats for women

Bucket hats for women 2023

Safety should not be neglected during the heat - the sun can interfere with your plans to have a good vacation, so headwear, like cool bucket hats, is a must-have. The trend of the last few seasons is best bucket hats, which give a light, reckless vibe to any outfit, and that's as good as it gets on vacation. For maximum protection, you should opt for light or bright colors and, of course, natural materials. Otherwise, your desire to style the bucket hat is the law, you can even replace it with some farmer hat.

 

Straw hats
Straw hats for women

Ruslan Baginskiy hat

If you want to add more romance to your image on the seafront and in tropical thickets, there is no better choice than womens straw beach hat. At the peak of fashion now hats with decorations in the form of pins, feathers and chains. Wide-brimmed hats are considered a classic of the genre, but comfort on vacation is extremely important, so it is worth considering and not such "large-scale" options. By the way, straw bags will be picture perfect couple with such hats.

 

Footwear
Summer footwear for women

Summer espadrilles for women

Summer mule shoes, trendy summer sandals, ballet flats, loafers - open and lightweight shoes are what you need. Pay attention to what kind of terrain you'll be traveling on the most, this determines the type of sole you'll need. Rough style shoes will be great with light dresses and sundresses made of chiffon and silk, and graceful ballet flats will perfectly complement images with shorts and light pants. 

In case you can't imagine your life without sneakers, we recommend you to bring textile variants. In addition, Converse sneakers and similar, as well as tennis shoes can be ideal models. We're all for comfort and style anyway.

And if you want something more creative and futuristic, you should pay attention to slider shoes. This is a great alternative to classic slippers or crocs. The most fashionable option is slider shoes on a platform. Now you can choose almost any material, but fully rubber models look very creative. In addition, slider shoes are convenient for walking on stony coasts.

 

Beach bags

Beach vacations are just the right time to showcase the latest trends in handbag fashion. Woven beach bags fit perfectly into the natural environment of seaside resorts.

Raffia is a type of palm tree. Its leaves are harvested, cut lengthwise into strips and dried. The material turns out to be quite strong and durable, raffia is quite flexible, if properly processed. Subsequently, the foliage is mixed with viscose or cotton to get the perfect quality yarn. By the way, raffia is used to make not only bags, but also hats and other accessories. Designers are very fond of this material - look at the Isabel Marant or Max Mara bags in the summer collections.

 

Rattan

Rattan furniture can often be found in gardens around the house, but it has also become popular for making handbags. This slender tropical liana is very durable, although today they have invented its artificial counterpart that is no different. Many tropical countries make beautiful examples of bags made of rattan, but luxury brands can also find variants in resort collections. We advise you to pay attention to round bags as a great accent for a summer outfit. 



Accessories 

Summer and summer vacations are the time when you can let your look go and adorn yourself as much as possible. For example, if you do not like hats or you want novelty, we advise you to pay attention to headbands, bandanas and turbans. Such hats will add ethnic flair to your outfit and can be a bright addition if you are more into monochrome clothes. Choose silk or linen options to prevent your head from overheating. Brightly colored prints will look very natural in an exotic environment.
A fashion tip: scarves can also be used as clothing! By tying a scarf as a top, you can add interesting structural details to your beach look without burdening your luggage. You can tie the same shawl in a different way each time, creating an unlimited number of tops. Pay attention to brightly colored story shawls from Gucci, Hermes, Prada and other exclusive brands - their canvases depict the fulfilled stories.

 

It is very important not to forget about sunglasses - the summer sun is very useful, but the eyes need to be protected. Pay attention to models with bright frames, for example, made of plastic. Summer is a time of experimentation, so you can abandon strict classic models for a while.

 

Friendly reminders:

Don't forget about SPF protection, even if you'll be wearing a covered outfit.

Avoid outfits made of synthetic fabrics during your vacation.

If you're a fan of darker shades in your closet, wear them mostly in the morning and evening when the sun isn't as aggressive.