Summer is upon us and so is the time to plan our vacations. Whether you are looking at getting tanned or planning to make a trip to some place cooler to skip the heat - there are certain summer holiday essentials that you’d need to pack with you.

No, we wouldn’t cover the basic sunscreen, hats and mosquito repellants in the list. You already know those from your internet search the previous summer. What we are going to cover are the fashion essentials for this season to make sure you vacation in style. So let’s get started with your summer holiday wardrobe.

Fringed Tote Bag

Regardless of how carefully you have packed, you’d still have a number of items left that you remembered to carry them last minute. Travel handbags need to be big, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t need to be stylish. In fact, a good big handbag should be your first holiday essential. This season, fringed handbags have made a comeback in an ode to the seventies, so this is an absolute must have for you.

Floral Swimming Costume

Summer holidays are always incomplete unless you haven’t gotten yourself wet. Whether you are headed to a summer resort or to the beach, you need to make sure you don’t forget to take fashion along with you! Floral prints are all the rage this season, and what better way to flaunt them in a vibrant swimming costume? You can opt for a one piece costume or a floral bikini with denim shorts for a more casual look on the beach.

Maxi Dress

Maxi dresses are casual, comfortable and absolutely gorgeous for summers. They add the right amount of flare and femininity without getting too loose. It is an added plus that they have made a major comeback this season. You can opt for something more formal like an embellished maxi for something semi-formal, or for floral prints for something more vibrant for the day.

Bohemian Kimono

Bohemian Kimonos will pair perfectly with your shorts and tees if you don’t want to go overboard for your summer wardrobe. Summer vacations are all about leaving your worries behind. So if you just want to lay back and relax in style and comfort then a bohemian kimono would go a long way in achieving that goal. Just wear it over a tank top, or spaghetti strap shirt and shorts topped with a fedora hat, and you would have achieved the ultimate summer look for this season.

Cat Eye Sunglasses

Don’t want to take your regular old sunglasses with you and are looking to invest in something from current trends? Sunglasses are something that should be selected based more on your own face cut rather than something that is currently trending. But if you are up for the challenge to go for something bolder, then cat eye sunglasses are what you should carry with you. They look funky and classy at the same time. Try looking for something with flattering prints, or something with a dash of color to celebrate the summer in its true essence.

Happy holidaying!

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