Your Spring Break Packing List, Solved
Even when you make a complete packing list, it’s inevitable that there will be last-minute add-ons that will keep your suitcase from actually zipping shut. And even though vacation clothing tends to be small (shorts and bathing suits take up a lot less space than sweaters and pants), the need for options ends up undoing any mental editing and outfit-planning that happened while daydreaming in that last pre-vacation board meeting.
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So, whether you’re planning ahead for an upcoming trip or scrambling to get things together before you jet off tomorrow, we’ve broken down the spring traveling must-haves you simply cannot leave home without. The (major) key to packing smart and packing light is focusing on versatility; it’s what makes packing a breeze. Scroll through to see exactly what we mean.
A sleek, one-piece swimsuit works in the water and beyond. Wear it solo on the beach, and let it double as a bodysuit come evening when paired with skirts, shorts, and flowy pants.
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Aerie Mesh One-piece Swimsuit, $44.95, available at American Eagle.
Whether you’re using it as a cover-up, dressing it up with a skirt, or wearing it on a daytime excursion, you’ll be glad you packed a soft white shirt that goes with any look and occasion.
WILT Sweat T, $107, available at WILT.
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A “dad hat” is a double-whammy: It protects your face from the sun and solves any bad-beach-hair woes.
New York Yankees Adult Clean Up Adjustable Hat, $20, available at Modell’s Sporting Goods.
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Sunscreen: check. Magazines: check. Towel and clean clothes: check. A bag that holds all your needs is a must, so might as well go for a version that’s bold and colorful.
Antonello Liscia Tote, $365, available at Shopbop.
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A moody-patterned, ruffled bikini is a no-brainer for a beach day, but we love a swim top that can also be styled under a jumpsuit or atop high-waisted trousers for a post-sunset ensemble.
Primark Monochrome Floral Bikini Top, $10, available at Primark; Primark Monochrome Floral Bikini Briefs, $6, available at Primark. Sponsored.
With walking tours, outdoor activities, and shopping-filled afternoons on your agenda, your feet will definitely thank you for opting for a comfortable pair of kicks over flip-flops.
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adidas by Stella McCartney Atani Bounce, $160, available at KITH.
For the rest of our picks, visit Refinery29.
By: Alyssa Coscarelli; Market by Rachel Besser.
