28 January 2026

The Vacation Capsule Wardrobe: What to Pack & Wear

Pack & Wear: Left: Dress | Swimsuit | Sandals | Bag | Earrings | Body oil | Susie: Pink dress | Basket bag | Phone case | Emily: Pucci dress, similar

The Vacation Capsule Wardrobe: What to Pack & Wear

Travel is a popular topic around here, and many of us are either planning (or dreaming about) our next trip … so I thought I’d make a vacation capsule wardrobe! Recently, I shared an Instagram post asking a this question: What’s the best hotel you’ve ever stayed at? I’m talking a truly unforgettable, must-stay, life-changing hotel you’ll never forget. Well, I loved reading all of your responses and ended up compiling a list of the top 25 favorites based on your recommendations, which you can see here. Bookmark it for the next time you’re looking for an amazing hotel — there are many great suggestions, and a few have already made it onto my own bucket list 😉

Today’s post is all about what to pack & wear on your next vacation. Since many of you have warm-weather trips coming up, I’m sharing a vacation capsule wardrobe I think you’ll really like. I’ve been scouring all our favorite sites and have found many great new pieces — from vacation dresses and fun swimwear to sandals, coverups, and more. This is the time of year when resort wear starts arriving in stores, making it the perfect moment to pick up something you’ll love. Keep reading to see what I found for you, and happy vacation planning!

Full disclosure: I’m not a packing expert, and there are always a few things that probably should have stayed behind. But that’s what happens when you pack the night before and don’t think through every outfit 😂 I’m just like many of you — figuring it out as I go. Hopefully, the tips below will help make planning and packing a little easier. Happy travels! 🥂

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Top row: Quince cardigan | Stripe shirt | Evening dress | Pink dress

Second row: Frank & Eileen jacket | Sophie Miramar jeans | Pink top | Denim shorts

Bottom row: Cotton sundress | Shell bracelet | Pink earrings | Raffia bag | Swimsuit | Sandal | Tiger linen shirt & short

 

Dinner & Drinks

Striped button-up | Denim shorts | Earrings | Midi dress | Sandals | Cardigan | Straw bag | White dress

Love this dress so much, and this cardigan is perfect when the weather cools off in the evenings

How pretty are these gold sandals? They go with everything

If you love denim shorts, these are the best ones to consider

 

Exploring & Sight Seeing

Pink tank | Stripe dbutton up | Yellow cardigan | Tank | Earrings | Lodge pants | Necklace | Sandals

Can’t say enough good things about these drawstring pants — they’re perfect for travel

Love this TWP shirt so much — it’s a splurge, but it’s so cool!

A cardigan is a must-have for every trip — so versatile

 

Beach Day

Animal print cover up & shorts | Sunglasses | Earrings | White swimsuit | Brown swimsuit | Raffia tote | Sandals

This raffia YSL bag is on my wishlist — it’s so chic!

The Vitamin A linen sets (shirt & shorts) are really great, and there are many prints to choose from

Everyone should try a white swimsuit, and this one caught my eye

 

Travel Day

Tank | Frank & Eileen peacoat | Miramar jeans | Scarf | Loafers | Passport holder

Check out these viral sweatpants that look like jeans — they’re so good

Love this Frank & Eileen sweatshirt jacket — you’ll wear this on repeat

 

Thank you for reading xx

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