What to pack for your next beach vacation to nail your vacay style!
Who doesn’t love a beach holiday? Come winter, a lot of us out there are looking forward to a vacation that lets us enjoy the sun, sand and waves! Whether your destination is Goa to chill, Kerala to enjoy the serenity, Thailand to party or Maldives for a honeymoon – here’s some tips on what to pack so your look stays on point!
1. Flowy Breezy Dresses
This feels like a no-brainer but a beautiful breezy dress can be the perfect piece to carry with you on your holiday. Simply throw it over your swimsuit to head to the beach (or the pool), or wear it while sightseeing, for a sundowner party or just relaxing by the pool. We love a halter neck dress, or a cross back asymmetric silhouette in vibrant prints and colors – for that elevated and effortlessly chic beach babe look! From casual sundresses to elegant beach look dresses and ladies’ fancy dresses, our wide selection of high-quality women’s dresses is sure to impress.
2. Swimsuits
You can have so much fun with your swimwear. There’s an infinite amount of styles out there – so find a few that you love! Opt for a bikini or a one-piece – whatever you’re comfortable with. There’s a few different silhouettes available in the market so we’re certain you’ll be able to find one that works best for you – making you feel gorgeous and confident! We always encourage bold colours and prints but if a simple black swimsuit is more your style – go for it! You do you, girl!
3. A Printed Shrug
A super handy item of clothing to have around, especially during a beach holiday is a gorgeous front open shrug! It works so well as a swimsuit cover up while you’re lounging by the sea and is also ideal to just throw over a plain cami and shorts while getting dinner or drinks at a shack, to add some colour to your outfit and help you stand out in the best way. We honestly love beach covers, they are such a simple way to dress up and look fabulous. We’ve recently launched a gorgeous range of brand new shrugs – check them out and pick one that fits in with your personal style! Shop our fabulous shrugs here and you’ll be the talk of town!
4. Co-ord Sets
With the infinite categories that fashion has these days, co-ord sets are topping celebrity-approved lists for not just beach destinations, but also a chic airport look – it really is the perfect holiday outfit. Whether you’re stepping out for shopping or getting brunch, a cute and colourful co ord set will make sure you look on fleek! Our newly launched 3 piece co-ord sets make quite the impact – check them out!
5. Flip-flops or Slides
Suede or leather can get ruined by the water – so we highly recommend carrying a cute pair of rubber slippers or slides for your trip to the beach or the pool. You’ll be able to wash sand off them way more easily and they also dry much faster. Birkenstocks, Havaianas, Melissa Sun are some of our favourite brands for flip flops and slides!
6. Cute Hair Accessories
With all that there is to love about beach holidays, sometimes the hot and humid weather can get a bit too much to handle. And in that case, when all you can think about is getting your hair out of your face, these cute hair ties and hairbands will be your saviour. Our new range of Shaye hair accessories is made completely from upcycled materials – crafted by women from the community using our excess scrap fabric. These charming zero-waste scrunchies and headbands were born from our commitment to the environment and more eco-friendly practices. So grab a few head bands and scrunchies so you can feel good about wearing them while looking fabulous!
7. White Satin Shirt
A white button down shirt may be the single most versatile clothing item you can carry for your vacation. Our white satin button down shirts are immensely popular because of the subtle sheen in the fabric that makes it look dressy and luxurious. Dress them up or down depending on the occasion or the activity. They can be thrown over your bikini and shorts as a beach cover up or worn with a mini skirt for cocktail night. Or tie a knot at the waist and wear it with a flowy wrap skirt for sightseeing. And if the evenings get a bit chilly, you can use the shirt as an additional layer on top of your outfit to keep you cozy.
8. Sun Protection
A super important thing to note is to take care of your skin and hair by protecting it from the sun. A sunscreen with high SPF is an absolute essential. A chic pair of sunglasses will not only protect the delicate skin around your eyes but also elevate your style and a fun straw hat is optional but a great style statement at the beach.
9. Trusty Basics
Cotton or linen shorts, a black or white tank top and camis are the basics you need on a vacay on the beach side. Your tank or cami will basically work with any floral, vibrant and summery skirts, sarongs or pants you pair them with – so they are always a good idea. Shorts in breathable fabric like cotton or linen will make sure you stay cool in the heat while looking chic.
10. Beach Bag and Boho Accessories
Our all-time favourite beach accessory is inspired by the handbag of the French it-girl, Jane Birkin – a basket handbag. It looks so chic and can carry a bunch of stuff you may need at the beach – your phone, a book, a sarong and a beach towel.. Otherwise a nice cotton or jute tote will do equally well. We also love beady boho accessories like colourful necklaces and anklets with shells or statement feather earrings to show off your wild & free side!
