Vacation Packing List: Summer Essentials

It’s one of my favorite times of the year, vacation time, and that means I need to share my vacation packing list with you all. I will be headed to Palm Beach in about two weeks from today. As you can imagine, I’ve been outfit prepping nonstop. It’s the beginning of warm weather here in Ohio, so I’ve been just in general ramping up my spring and summer attire.

But First, Cleanse.

I started the season off, as you know it, with a huge closet cleanse. If you have yet to clean out your closet, I highly recommend starting there. It sets you up for a successful season and allows you to make room for the new clothing that will join you this year. Trends change, your body changes (sometimes), and frankly sometimes your taste just changes. Something you once thought was so cute, there is a chance you now think it is hideous.

I’ll end my closet clean out rant there, but with that in mind, I’ve been able to fill the gaps in my wardrobe. Having a full wardrobe is important to me because I want to be prepared for all situations. For example, I just bought a red t-shirt because our professional baseball team is red and I typically go to a few games during the season. I also am usually last minute scrambling around to find something to wear. I’m sure I’m not the only one who does that right?!

So long story short, I want to make sure you guys are fully prepared for spring, summer, vacation, whatever you guys have planned for this summer. This blog post will include my vacation packing list, because when you pack you can only include the best of the best.

Wicker Bag

I am going to start off with accessories. A bag that once may have only been known as a beach bag, is now an everyday bag for spring and summer. It’s the Ata Bag (Medium) from Amerii, https://www.amerii.com. 

Let’s just say If you’re going to make it on my vacation packing list, you must be unique. That’s exactly what this bag is. This bag is handmade with Ata Grass and leather straps, and that’s I mean by unique.

But who handmade this bag you may be wondering? By purchasing this bag, I supported an Indonesian artisan and that alone is worth it.

In addition to wicker bags, I’m all about a good two piece outfit for vacation.

Two-Piece Monochromatic Outfit

A two-piece outfit is another item that is unique and different. This outfit immediately caught my eye at The Wolfpack. First of all, it’s one of my absolute favorite colors. Last year I wrote the article, Summer Color Trend Watch: Earthy Tones and this year I am excited to say the trend hasn’t gone anywhere. I am a very neutral person, but if I’m going to embrace color it’s going to be an earthy color.

Secondly, I love that this outfit looks like a jumpsuit without it being one piece. Katherine, the owner of Wolfpack and I, were laughing about how awesome it is that you can go to bathroom without sitting on the toilet completely naked.

I always choose to wear a jumpsuit without really remembering what it’s like to go to the bathroom wearing one.

And last but not least, this outfit is comfortable! I took some pictures in the store wearing it, and I just wanted to walk out of the store wearing it. Comfort is so important to me, especially while being on vacation. Flowy and comfy clothes allow you eat, and drink as much as you want without having to worry.

Ps. because I just had to add one last thing, this entire store is sustainable!

Hats

Hats are my new favorite thing. I feel like they take every outfit from okay to outstanding. I purchased this hat from The Native One in Over The Rhine, and I am now on the hunt for more colors.

When most people purchase their first hat, they have to make themselves wear it. Mostly because they don’t know how to style it, or it makes them nervous because it stretches them out of their comfort zone. I’m at the point where I have to try not to wear my hat!

The neutral color seems to go with 95% of my wardrobe and it seems to make 100% of my outfits better. I just don’t want to be known as “the hat girl” for overdoing it. If you know me and I love something, I tend to overdo it.

Light Wash Denim

Now light wash denim is an all year round essential if you ask me, but it will definitely make it on my vacation packing list. I’ve pretty much gotten rid of every dark wash pair of denim I own. I typically wear light wash, black, gray or white. These jeans are actually called “The Perfect Summer Jeans” from Madewell. They have been a favorite of mine for at least two years now, and still hold up well! I receive a compliment almost every time I wear them, but my favorite part is how high rise they are.

They run just under $100, but are worth every penny. If you’ve never had a pair of jeans that you absolutely love, give these a shot!

Wrap Up

There will be much more included in my vacation packing list, but here is a start! I will be sure to take lots of vacation outfit inspiration pictures for you! I will also create a post vacation blog post as well. So stay tuned, and let me know if there are any other spring/summer topics you would love for me to write about!

If you’re looking for help completing your closet clean out, or you want personal styling assistance, you can contact me at astylebreeze.com.