hen summer weekends
W
hit, people usually
retreat to various forms
of sun-soothing relax-
ation. As people abandon their weekly-
grinds and worries at the front door
and migrate to vacation fun, some
wonder what they should take along
on the journey, and more importantly,
what they should wear.
Whether visiting the beach, break-
ing bread with family members at a
cookout, lounging around, or enjoying
Photos by John Moore
a night out on the town, it is important
to know what items to have stuffed in
This brass ring sling dress by Mara Hoffman is the ultimate night on the town dress. The
colorful bold-print dress will gathers a bit in the waist to bring attention to a contoured
your beach bag.
waist. –Urban Chic, $368
Items like 50s-inspired bathing suits,
The floppy straw hat with crisscross design is a great beach or pool-side hat.
crisp white Rebecca Taylor shirts dou-
– local Forever 21 stores, $9.80
bling as bathing suit coverups, or a
Su mer Style
sexy Mara Hoffman dress are all items
to consider bringing along. Other
items like red Dolce Vida sandals are
By Tyra Williams
great to add to the packing list as well.
Finding fun beach clothes that can
be worn in several settings isn’t dif-
ficult, which makes the transition from
the beach to the patio-side lounge
even easier.
Take a look at some hot clothing
items to make your style journey into
summer more fun. These items will
take you from the beginning of your
This brass ring sling dress by Mara Hoffman
beach day all the way to end.
is the ultimate night on the town dress. The
colorful bold-print dress will gathers a bit in the
waist to bring attention to a contoured waist.
–Urban Chic, $368
Try a pair of white Dry Aged Denim
jeans paired with these Dolce Vida red
sling back sandals, which are both chic
Purple and white bikini by Xhilaration possess a refreshing look on an old school style bath-
and comfortable.
ing suit. This royal blue halter tankini by Merona with keyhole and medal medallion in the mid-
–pants $194; shoes $53, Urban Chic
dle offers both coverage and style for any figure. – local Target stores, top $19.99; bottom $17.99.
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