01. Beach Days
Two swimsuits, so one can always dry. A cover-up that doubles as a dress or shirt for lunch. A hat that packs flat and a cotton tote big enough for a towel, a book and sunscreen. That is the whole beach wardrobe.
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One Bag, Seven Days By The Sea
Most of us pack for the person we imagine we will be on vacation: the one who goes to a smart dinner every night, hikes at dawn and changes three times a day. The person who actually goes on vacation wears the same four things on rotation and wonders why the suitcase was so heavy.
The fix is to start from how the days will really look. A week by the sea usually means mornings on the beach, long lunches, an afternoon nap and an evening walk to dinner. That calls for far less than you think.
02. Linen, Always
Linen pants, three or four light tops and one outfit for the nicer dinner cover almost everything a week by the sea can throw at you. Choose a tight palette, neutrals with one accent color, and everything works with everything else. Add a light knit for the breeze after sunset.
03. Shoes And Small Things
Shoes are where bags get heavy. Sandals you can walk in, something slightly dressier for the evening and sneakers if you plan to explore: three pairs is plenty, two is better.
Keep chargers in one pouch so they don't migrate to the bottom of every bag, and leave a little space. Something you find along the way always needs a ride home.
