Everything You Need for an Amazing Beach Day

Alas, the season of long, relaxing, SPF-protected beach days has finally arrived. Surely you've already reinforced your wardrobe with breezy linen shirts, chic maillots, sweeping caftans, and chunky gold jewelry. (No? Here's a list.) Now, for the mise-en-scène. This season make like a character in a Fitzgerald tome—we're specifically referring to the fabulously rich Divers in Tender is the Night, who turned their French Riviera beachside outings into elaborate affairs—and create a gorgeous seaside setting complete with fringed umbrellas, wicker picnic baskets, striped sling chairs, and lavish designer towels. Trust us, it'll be worth it. A highly curated shopping list, below.