Every year I look forward to escaping the winter weather and heading somewhere warm for spring break. Something about being near a beach feeling the warm sun on my skin after months of snow and cold weather brings my spirit back to life.
In the past I would spend the week leading up to spring break running to the mall and scrambling to find something to wear. This usually resulted in me settling for some pieces that I didn’t love and not wearing them much after the trip.
This year I’m working on creating capsule wardrobes. I’m looking for timeless pieces I can mix and match and wear over and over again. If you’re traveling somewhere warm this spring and aren’t sure what to pack, then look no further. I’ve done all the heavy lifting for you.
In this post I’m sharing what to pack for an effortless and chic wardrobe for a warm spring break trip. These looks have been curated to help you make the most of your wardrobe and create a variety of different looks with just a few pieces. These pieces provide looks that you can wear to the beach, shopping, and on an evening out.
Here are the capsule pieces:
- Sundresses
- Linen Shirt
- Striped top
- One piece swimsuit
- Bikini
- Linen pants
- Linen shorts
- Jean Shorts
- Black mini skirt
- White tank top
Sundresses
A sundress is essential for a beach vacation. It’s easy to pack, you can quickly throw it on, slick your hair back and be ready to go in minutes. The black dress is a timeless look that won’t go out of style anytime soon. You can style this dress with sandals or heels, gold earrings, and you’re good to go for a dinner or night out on the town. The white dress is a more lightweight option that you can dress up or down.
Tops
A linen shirt is staple item. I love the blue color on this one and this can be worn in a variety of ways. You can wear it as a beach cover up, tie it at the bottom and layer it over your sundress, linen pants or black mini skirt.
A white tank top is must. It’s the perfect layering piece and can be worn with any of the bottoms noted on this post.
The stripped shirt is another classic piece. The look is nautical and fun for a beach setting but it’s also timeless and can be worn with the linen pants, white or jean shorts way beyond vacation.
The cream colored collared tank is another versatile piece that pairs nicely with all of the bottoms shown in this post.
Linen Shirt| White tank top| Striped shirt| Cream colored sleeveless polo
Swimsuits
Your beach vacation wardrobe isn’t complete without swimsuits. I like having both a one piece and bikini option. The one piece is functional and modest and you can layer it with your linen pants, jean or white shorts and head straight from the beach out to lunch without feeling too under dressed. I like the black Hunza G swimsuit with the tortoise shell accents on the straps. The look is very classy and flattering.
The bikini is perfect for catching some sun at the pool or the beach. I like this blue option from And Other Stories. This is also a very flattering style won’t go out of style anytime soon. I also love the blue/periwinkle color and think it complements any skin tone.
Bottoms
White linen pants are timeless and can be worn casually or dressed up with a halter top. You can’t go wrong with packing this.
A black mini skirt is fun and flirty going out option. I love this one from And Other Stories. Pair this with the white top, blue linen top and the black strappy sandals and you have a chic 90’s inspired look.
White linen shorts are a must. They make any look more elegant, and this option is super comfortable with the stretch waist.
Denim shorts are perfect item to add to your capsule wardrobe. It’s a classic versatile piece and if you invest in a nice pair and you’ll wear it for years.
White linen pants| Black mini skirt| White linen shorts| Demin Shorts
Accessories
A sun hat can not only protect your face from the sun but it can also be a chic accessory. I like this bucket hat style from And Other Stories. Bucket hats are trendy right now but this woven straw hat looks very timeless and the light tan color will go with a lot of pieces.
Black strappy sandals are perfect for nights out. This black pair will go well with the dress and mini skirt options in this wardrobe.
Flat leather sandals are perfect for everyday wear on vacation. Wear them to the beach, shopping or dress down some of your fancier outfits with a comfortable but chic pair of flats.
Gold hoops are classic and can add a touch of elegance to your looks.
Gold hoops| Black Strappy Sandals| Brown leather Sandals| Bucket hat
Here’s how I would style some of these pieces.
I hope you like these picks and they help you pack for your spring break trip!
-Paige