The best part about Chicago winter is escaping it. For the lucky vacation-bound, here are eight picks that look fabulous, travel well and work for almost any time of day. Bon voyage.
Lounge in style with this cover-up from Londo Mondo Boutique in Winnetka. The bright tribal print will make your faux sun-kissed glow pop (since we know you’ll be slathering on the SPF). In the evening, pair it with strappy wedges for the perfect oceanfront dinner look.
Protect your eyes with these retro Maui Jim sunglasses from Shop For Good. The round shape is fun and flattering — and it protects the delicate skin around your eyes from the sun’s harsh glare. Polarized lenses mean you won’t give yourself a tension headache squinting at the waves.
When the wind picks up or the sun goes down, you’ll be glad to have this cotton long sleeve tee from Juniper Boutique. Straight off the spring 2016 runways, nautical stripes are a top trend that you can keep wearing at home all season long.
Not many splurge heels are as comfy as these sandals from Gucci. The easy slip-on shape and chunky heel mean feet stay happy during post-dinner strolls. And you’ll love breaking them back out when when temps rise again in the summer.
Nothing says vacation like a pretty white dress. This cotton daydream from J.McLaughlin is preppy and polished — but not uptight. Dress it down with a jean jacket and flip-flops or add heels and a colorful shawl for a special evening.
You don’t have to wear an itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny yellow polka dot bikini to look sexy on vacation. This one-piece swimsuit in a fun and fabulous tropical print from Shopbop will turn heads without leaving too little to the imagination.
No holiday suitcase is complete without a piece from the queen. Channel the colors of the Caribbean in this billowy silk blouse from Lilly Pulitzer in a funky coral and starfish pattern. Wear it with white jeans and espadrilles for the most classic of vacation ensembles.
There’s bound to be at least one cloudy day or over-air conditioned restaurant. Slip on this comfy linen and cotton sweater from Eileen Fisher and resume relaxation. Also great for a chilly flight back to reality. In three colors and petite sizes.
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