Where is your summer taking you? Hopefully, abroad, you deserve a proper summer vacation to disconnect, relax and feel like those perfect Instagram travel accounts.
When you see the dreamy photos of people around the world swimming in crystal clear waters, exploring new cities and living their best life, it is hard not to feel envious.
As you book your plane ticket, don't forget to pick the perfect outfits to reach your optimal vacation aesthetic for cute pics to take home with you. Packing versatile items is vital to make your trip stress-free, and depending on where you are going you might want to reach a certain outfit aesthetic.
Here are 10 outfit ideas based on where you are going for vacation this summer. Check out the outfits, and build your own based on what you already have, or with capsule closet items.
10 Greece
Greece is all about island hopping and staying cool. Little know fact, Greece is actually the windiest place in Europe during July and August, so while you may have dreamed of wearing a flowing white and blue dress to match the picturesque background of Santorini, your dress will be blowing all over the place.
You can definitely pack that dress but consider some other function items as well like a body-con midi skirt to match your bikini. You can walk around the islands wearing your bikini as a bra top, looking super stylish and ready for anything from a boat ride to a fancy restaurant.
9 Italy
Italy is full of colorful and picturesque coastal towns, from the Cinque Terre to the Positano coast and over to the east side by Puglia. Reach your ultimate aesthetic with a flowy dress that is full of color or texture. A satin midi dress is perfect for setting the mood, imagine a low drop-back looking gorgeous in all of your over-the-shoulder smiling pics against the seaside.
Pick your favorite midi dress that has color or glamour, but make it simple with spaghetti straps and a loose fit. Don't shy away from that white or black bodycon dress with bodice details.
8 Mexico
Mexico is all about going from the beach to the pool, to the best restaurants and then out to the club, so you need an outfit that can do it all. Consider a multi-way romper, such as one that can make a halter neckline, or even with other possibilities.
Go for light material, that can easily go over your bikini, and function as a cute outfit for going directly into your nightlife, without having to go home and change. Make your salty hair work with the outfit by embracing beach waves or tying a low bun.
7 Hawaii
Hawaii is all about being a beach bum, don't be afraid to only pack bikinis as that can be worn virtually everywhere on the island. Do pack bikinis that fit your body nicely, in case you want to do some water sports like giving surfing a try. Wear a cute crochet skirt to make any bikini fashion, and if you can throw some bike shorts in your tote just in case you decide to embark on a hike to waterfalls.
The key to Hawaii is versatility, think athleisure skorts and anything that can go over your sporty yet fashionable bikinis.
6 Bali
Bali is the half beach, and half adventures in the lush forests such as ziplining, hiking to hidden waterfalls and exploring beautiful nature. Pick a beachy two-piece, such as linen short with a crop, these pieces can be worn anywhere with their versatility and you will always look super cute in pictures from the beach bar to riding a moto into the rainforest.
Consider a hat or scarf for your head to always have a solution for your hair amidst adventures.
5 Costa Rica
Costa Rica is similar to Bali in the sense that it is an adventure destination, all while being completely different as it has distinct beaches and lush forests. You will always want to be ready to run to the gorgeous beaches or go on an adventure.
Consider wearing a cute one-piece bathing suit and simply throwing your favorite shorts over. From hiking to secret waterfalls, and swimming in them, this outfit has got you covered.
4 France
France has it all from the most amazing and picturesque cities to lush Lavander fields and gorgeous beaches. Wear your favorite cottage core dress throughout the countryside and Champagne region, it will be flowy and look great against the french countryside and Chateaus.
When in Paris, go a little more city girl with a midi-dress or even a trouser and tank top combo.
3 California
California is more difficult to pin as San Francisco style is much different than that of LA. In general, you can go with a two-piece coordinated outfit, from athleisure to something fancier, it will look great across the Pacific coast.
Anything with a skort is perfect for dressing up with layers for San Francisco weather, to slipping on some sandals in LA.
2 Spain
Spain is all about linen, beat the heat by wearing linen everything from head to toe, and pairing it with your bikinis. Don't forget your favorite summer accessories like sunnies, a big floppy hat and a crochet bag to top off the look.
Add some chunky gold jewelry to dress it up, but even a linen dress is perfect from day to night.
1 A Northern European City
Northern European cities are often a bit cooler than the south, you can get away with being more comfortable and not sweating throughout the day. Go for cool loose pants with a matching crop, sandals meant for walking and a cool button-down as a light layer.
