If there is a category in your wardrobe that will be introduced to more trends than any other, it’s the vacation department. For me, a vacation is quite literally a fashion show. I save all of my best outfits for my travels overseas and throughout the States. Planning for these exhilarating getaways is the best part, I put together PowerPoint presentations for the people traveling with me to scope out the vibes and make sure we’re wearing coordinating outfits.
With all of the feathers, embellishments, and jaw-dropping pieces that dance around my suitcase when I travel, there’s occasionally a moment when an item from a previous trip no longer resonates with me. I do my best to buy into timeless vacation pieces but it can truly happen to the best of us. I am currently planning my next true vacation which will take me to Turks and Caicos and with that being said it’s time to audit my vacation wardrobe. Below, find the 6 things I’m personally not into anymore.
There was a time when I just had to get my hands on a tie-dye t-shirt. That youthful camp inspired look used to be a vibe. When it comes to prints, I’m currently into more elevated options and the best style right now just so happens to be animal prints inspired by Roberto Cavalli’s iconic prints. Think elegant snakeskin and leopard-printed maxis. Yup, animal prints are officially back in business.
Super short shorts had a moment for me during my college days but right now I’m honestly just so over it. Less is more and somehow low-rise linen pants feel way sexier to me. They show off the fact that you’re an frequent flyer who knows how to style their swim in an effortlessly appealing way, and I’m here for it.
I’m sorry but logomania has no place in my home at this time. I may be a maximalist but I still tap into quiet luxury and I think a good bag doesn’t have to have a designer’s name on it. The trend to watch however is raffia accessories. Trust me when I say, this trend isn’t going anywhere and the best part is you can wear it even when you’re not on vacation. I’m seeing people in West Village carrying their Dragon Diffusions and Bembien totes everywhere.
When it comes to vacations, sometimes family or business is involved and when that comes up, I tend to pack my more modest pieces. While halter neck swimsuits were a trend not too long ago, I am not really loving them anymore. I have piled up on interesting one-pieces that still feel alluring without showing too much skin for occasions where I want to be more conservative with my beachwear.
Studded statement accessories whether that be a bag or a pair of sandals once had my attention but I’ve moved on. An elevated leather flip-flop screams luxury in all the right ways, plus they’re extremely comfortable.
There are a lot of coverups currently living in my burn book and unfortunately poncho-style coverups are just one of them. Sometimes instead of a coverup, wearing an oversized colorful button-down is just way more fun.
