Vacation-Worthy Clothing From Macy's
Summer Pieces That Help Me Pretend I'm on Vacation
If you're like me and spending summer '23 stuck firmly in a place that's not either European or tropical, it's time to whip out some savvy coping mechanisms. I have some tried-and-true faves that never fail to boost my mood when I employ them, including frequently treating myself to a fancy store-bought ice-cold beverage or dessert and bringing my laptop to the backyard to work. My favorite trick is to dress as if I could hop on a yacht at a moment's notice — not my fourth conference call of the day. I may not actually be anywhere near the French Riviera, but you'd never know it from my collection of crochet bottoms, linen sets, and swim cover-ups.
1 Linen Vest and Trouser Set
I've been loving the waistcoat and trouser look this spring, and have no plans to quit wearing it this summer. A linen version, like this Mango Pinstripe Linen Waistcoat ($60), brings a carefree appeal, but is still put-together enough to announce that you have things to do and places to be, like city sightseeing or dinner and drinks.
2 Tropical Print Dress
I might not be headed to a luau any time soon, but I can definitely dress like it with this abstract tropical floral print R.G. Kane Romy Mini Dress ($275). I'd style it with a slicked back bun, chunky statement earrings, and minimal black sandals.
3 Raffia Platform Sandals
These towering raffia Sam Edelman Kori Ankle-Strap Platform Dress Sandals ($160) are summer's must-have dressy shoes and give you the designer look for (much) less. I'm imagining them with everything from wide-leg trousers to slinky midi dresses to voluminous maxi dresses.
4 Crochet Pants
These Edikted Crochet Long Pants With Elastic Waistband ($58) may be the ultimate vacation pants over a swimsuit or with the matching top, but I'm determined to make them work for non-vacation life, too, with a longer oversized button-down shirt.
5 Halter Dress
A true two-in-one dress, this Jade Swim Kira Halter Dress ($280) may be designed as a swim cover-up, but it would also work beautifully as a wedding guest dress, especially for a destination wedding (I'm sure we all have a bunch of those on the calendar this season). Just add heels and a clutch.
6 Jersey Slip Dress
This Cotton On Staple 90s Slip Maxi Dress ($40) is exactly the type of fuss-free, lightweight piece I like to live in during the summer when the heat feels unbearable. It skims the body in a way that isn't constricting, but still slinky enough to look flattering. Plus, it's easy to dress up (with heeled sandals and a blazer) or down (with sneakers and a baseball cap).
7 Scarf Top
A scarf top is like the everyday version of a bikini top — slightly more appropriate for my stuck-in-the-city summer, but in a scantily-clad cool way. This Dissh Pippa Stone Satin Scarf Top ($70) gives major Mediterranean vibes. I may not be in the sud de France, but I can look like I am!
8 Long Linen Shorts
As a trouser-loving girl, I live in longer linen shorts like these Free People Say So Linen Trouser Shorts ($98) during the summer. They're the perfect balance between tailored and slouchy, and look as effortlessly cool with polished loafers as they do with flip flops.
9 Crochet Maxi Skirt
I'm loving all things crochet and sheer this season, and this Bananhot Alma Crochet Maxi Skirt ($155) hits on both trends at once. I'm a big proponent of wearing them away from the pool with high-waisted briefs instead of bikini bottoms, and this particular skirt is slinky and sultry enough to lend itself more easily to a nighttime look, rather than a poolside look.
10 Maxi Dress
The Grecian-inspired Fara Boutique Zoe Dress ($195) is the sort of comfy trapeze style dress that defines easy, breezy summer dressing. It maximizes air flow and is roomy enough so I can indulge to my heart's content at meal time, but is also somehow entirely flattering thanks to the artful draping.
