What I Wore on my Beach Vacation
It is SO hard for me to pack for vacation—I want to have lots of options but never have enough room to truly bring everything I want to, plus there’s so many fun things to do, AND I want to look cute and feel comfy while doing them.
So, here are the outfits I wore while on vacation in Cape Cod. I felt really good in them all and comfy too! A win-win.
The days were warm and the nights were cool (along with the wind along the ocean!) so I have a good variety of outfits here—from swimsuits, to dinner outfits, to shopping and everything in between.
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This was the outfit I wore to travel—black linen shorts, a grey tee, and my green gauzy button up. We live about 7ish hours away and it was comfy and felt great!
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I wore this bright green bikini top and my favorite black swim bottoms for one of our beach days.
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I wore this beautiful cotton vermillion red Quince dress for dinner and a beach walk one night.
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I wore my barrel jeans, a brown tank, and my tan cashmere cardigan for dinner and fireworks on the beach. I added fun pops of color with this bag from Oikos Handmade. It was cozy and warm!
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This hot pink bikini top was what I wore for our first beach day! It was super comfy and I loved the color with my tan.
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I wore my checked cotton boxers, a white tank, and my green gauze cotton button up for a day of shopping. I added my bag from Oikos Handmade. The gauzy button up was a great layer for AC.
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My parents were with us on vacation and watched our boys one night so my husband and I could go out on a date night. I wore my favorite white boho maxi dress (I also own in red) and layered my cozy brown cashmere cardigan over it. The green baggu tote bag and my homemade beaded necklace were such fun pops of color!
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I wore this textured orange bikini top with a ribbed pair of bikini bottoms for our final beach day.
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I wore this comfy grey crewneck sweatshirt and my barrel jeans for our whale watching tour. I was comfortable and warm when it was super windy out at sea.
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I wore this cute cotton top and this midi skirt (that I’ve owned and loved for years!) for dinner one night. These are my favorite sandals to wear when traveling and dressing up—cute and super comfy!
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This is the same swimsuit as the orange one—just in lime green. I love it so much!
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I wore this red tie vest top and this floral midi skirt for dinner and a beach walk.
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I wore this cotton sweater, barrel jeans, and a fun beaded necklace for mini golf and ice cream.
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This striped tank, my black linen pants, and my 100% cotton denim button up is what I wore to travel home. It felt really comfy!
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Seven Cute and Comfy Boxer Shorts Outfits
I jumped on the boxer shorts trend two years ago because it’s easy, cute, and comfy—exactly how I like my fashion to be! I own a few different colors/prints of boxer shorts now because I love what a fun and easy shorts option they are.
These boxer shorts come in a bunch of colors, stripes, and ginghams and I think they’re so cute. I also bought the black and white gingham and the red striped ones this year!
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This outfit is super simple—a green high neck tank to match the green gingham boxer shorts and a crossbody bag.
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I love a gauzy white cotton top on the summer. It’s lightweight but feels chic. I think the orange crossbody bag adds some interest to this look.
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This denim tank has been a huge staple for me this summer—it goes with everything! It is selling out, so I linked some similar ones.
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A graphic tee always looks cute with shorts and I think it’s fun to match the gingham boxer shorts with one. I added a purse with a fun strap for an even cuter vibe.
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I love that this green cotton button up matches the green in my boxer shorts so well. This is a perfect summer-to-fall outfit!
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With sandals or with cowboy boots, a cute white blouse looks so cute with boxer shorts! The eyelet details on this one are so cute!
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Finally, this is another good summer-to-fall look—a denim button up layered over a white tank/tee and the boxer shorts. Add comfy sandals and you’re good to go!
Have you tried boxer shorts? If not, why not?
Which outfit is your favorite?
3 Outfits for Summer and Where I’d Wear Them
I love putting together outfits (obviously, haha!) and also sharing where might be a good place to wear them. Here are three outfits for summer and some locations to take wear them to.
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Play date: I like it keep it comfy and casual for a play date. These sweat shorts are perfect for that. I have a tank paired with them and then a linen button down layered over it. Functional sandals, lije these Tevas, are a must!
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Date night: this dress is STUNNING. I love the orangey-red color and it’s made even better by being 100% organic cotton. I paired it with strappy heels and some layered necklaces.
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The pool/beach: these cotton pants are a perfect swim coverup! Grab your beach bag, favorite swimsuit and sandals and you’re ready for a day at the pool or at the beach.
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7 Things in Your Closet That Double as Swimsuit Cover-Ups
I like a cute designated bathing suit cover up as much as the next girl, but most of the time I end up using an item from my closet to wear over my swimsuit. They’re things I can wear otherwise (which is always nice, especially if you’re on a trip and need to pack light!), and are comfy!
So, here are 7 items (that you probably already own!) that you can wear over your swimsuit.
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1. Linen (or cotton!) shorts—always comfy and dry so fast!
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2. A flowy dress—one of my favorites because it barely touches your body.
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3. Linen pants (or cotton!)—a little more coverage than shorts and just as fast drying.
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4. An oversized tee—comfy and easy!
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5. Cotton (or linen) overalls—so cute and airy.
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6. Denim shorts—maybe not as fast drying, so probably better for wearing BEFORE swimming.
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A linen (or cotton) button up—this is my personal favorite. Keeps the sun off your shoulders and looks super chic.
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