Every year there’s a moment (usually about two weeks before a trip) where you open your closet, stare directly into it, and decide you have nothing to wear on vacation. “Nothing”, despite the literal clothes hanging in front of you. We’ve been there, and we come bearing reeeeally exciting solutions.

We pulled together the best vacation outfit pieces of this summer – the kind that earn their place in your suitcase (maybe even inspiring the entire packing list), and then keep going. Woven bags that are as sturdy as they are packable.. sandals that can walk miles and be paired with fancy dresses.. cool layers that double as cover-ups. Fun, vacation worthy pieces that will be worn long after you’re back home.

Here are my top 20 picks to stuff in a beach bag, Euro summer carry-on, or resort suitcase right now.

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pants

These pants that inspired this whole post. I am just drooling.

ring

This ring NEEDS to be wrapped around a frozen piña colada beachside, pretty darn quick.

top | pants

The set that I want to wear over my bikini then out to dinner (with similar undies to hers + a pretty bralette). Such a great combination of beauty, sexy & effortlessly cool.

tote

You know we love a Clare. V tote for the beach & beyond (the Sandy is our forever fave), but the little fish and flowers on this one are CALLING ME. Is it crazy to have both??

tee

Mother’s graphic tees can do no wrong. For vacation, I’m packing either this one or this one.

necklace

Arguably the most perfect vacation necklace that ever was. Handmade by us!!!

dress

If you’re looking for possibly the. most. fun. you could ever have with your wardrobe, look no further than Farm Rio. This dress is a testament.

sandals

Gasped when I saw all the little colored beads on these. Also comes in black & gold!

tote

It’s safe to say I want every single piece on Chan Luu’s site right now – but I can’t decide between red or yellow in this tote. HALP.

dress

This is the exact dress I’d pack for a resort evening. Mesh, so it’s super breezy and the colors & print are just summertime perfection.

sandals

I just ordered these sandals from Flowze but THEN I saw the beaded ones. Holy moly.

tank

Another Farm Rio piece that deserves its own post, to be honest. Gahhh it has a matching skirt, too.

towel

The Turkish cotton towel that the entirety of Team TME is packing in their beach bags this year.

necklace

Beach pearls, without being too precious. Another obsession of the entire team’s. (WE MADE IT!)

tank

LOVE a knit tank in the summer. This one is chic and just a teeny bit colorful, if you’re looking to keep your outfit grounded.

shorts

It’s no lie we’ve been very into Bermuda shorts lately. I can see these on the boardwalk with a choc-vanilla twist in hand almost too clearly.

heels

If you’re getting a little fancy at the beach or have a destination wedding on the calendar… THESE.

tee

H&M is my go-to for affordable graphic tees every summer. Can’t get over the colors on this one ahhhh.

top

That bright, fiery orange is exactly what I want to pair with my jeans & white linen right now. Here are the matching pants, if you’re interested.

sweater

I initially was going to add this beach sweater in the pretty cream color (because versatility) but then I saw this strawberry pink, so. Duh.

Ciao! Surf’s up!

Xox, Abby (@abbycheeka on Instagram)