Wear·Beach vacation

What to wear on a beach vacation.

A sun-warmed capsule — fluid, breathable, ready for sand and long dinners.

Relaxed
Minimalist
Airy
Considered

Shorts · sneakers
Trousers · sneakers
Trousers · loafers

The idea

The best beach wardrobe is small, light, and forgiving.

Fluid linen and fine cotton, one long dress that moves from sand to dinner, a straw bag, and sandals you can walk in. Everything in a palette that flatters sun.

The capsule

1
A fluid linen trouser
Wide or straight, in cream, sand, or navy.
2
A long dress that goes from beach to dinner
Cotton, linen, or fine viscose. Nothing that pulls or clings when hot.
3
A fine linen shirt or breathable tee
Loose enough for the wind, tucked or half-tucked.
4
A wide straw hat and a silk scarf
Sun on the face, warmth for cooler nights.
5
Minimalist sandals + a straw tote
Walkable leather sandals and a bag with room for a book.

Styling notes

Stay in a palette of sand, cream, navy, and terracotta and everything mixes. Wear the dress twice — once for the beach with a sandal, once for dinner with a low heel and the silk scarf. Skip anything that needs ironing.

Questions

What should I pack for a beach vacation?

A fluid linen trouser, one long dress that goes from beach to dinner, a fine linen shirt, a straw hat, minimalist sandals, and a straw tote. Miréva composes one considered outfit a day around this capsule.