I am going to Jamaica in February for 5 nights/6 days and looking to try and minimize the amount of stuff I bring. ... Some key items I am thinking about bringing are white [sailor] shorts ... I am totally open to your suggestions and what you think would be cute, stylish, yet comfortable and packable! —Jan from Boston
As I gaze upon the 2 feet of snow outside my window, thoughts of a tropical vacation sound truly tempting. Although I love winter, let's dream for a moment, shall we?
The key to packing light yet stylish is to bring essentials you can mix and match. Since you seem to be in love with the sailor shorts (and I don't blame you: They'll look uh-maze against tan legs!), why not pack a few lightweight tanks in black, white and gray or navy/white stripes to coordinate with said shorts?
Next, toss in a jersey flyaway cardigan in a bright hue like yellow that you can easily use as a cover-up, poolside, to shade yourself from the sun or keep cool breezes (or air conditioning) at bay in the evenings. I love these versatile cover-ups because you can scrunch them up and toss them in your carry-on/bag.
Speaking of which, I'm a sucker for a straw tote and nothing says island getaway like J. Crew's roomy straw tote (which you'll want to use back home, too. A total classic.) For footwear, give your toes a break with some chic leather-look flip-flops - these will take you from day to night in comfort and style. Absolutely must have heels? I vote you take a look at these nude Dolce Vita wedge sandals which quietly appeared on Target's website in the past few days. Love!
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, keep your look cute with fabulous accessories that will stand out in all your vacation photos, too. Grab a bold statement necklace, your biggest sunnies, bright lipstick and a wide-brim hat and everything else will fall stylishly into place.
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Next, toss in a jersey flyaway cardigan in a bright hue like yellow that you can easily use as a cover-up, poolside, to shade yourself from the sun or keep cool breezes (or air conditioning) at bay in the evenings. I love these versatile cover-ups because you can scrunch them up and toss them in your carry-on/bag.
Speaking of which, I'm a sucker for a straw tote and nothing says island getaway like J. Crew's roomy straw tote (which you'll want to use back home, too. A total classic.) For footwear, give your toes a break with some chic leather-look flip-flops - these will take you from day to night in comfort and style. Absolutely must have heels? I vote you take a look at these nude Dolce Vita wedge sandals which quietly appeared on Target's website in the past few days. Love!
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, keep your look cute with fabulous accessories that will stand out in all your vacation photos, too. Grab a bold statement necklace, your biggest sunnies, bright lipstick and a wide-brim hat and everything else will fall stylishly into place.
For details on all the items mentioned in this post, just click on the corresponding image below...
Those shorts, a tank and those wedge heels will look so not trying stylish.. Awesome picks!