I thought I’d start a little micro-series on what to pack when traveling — this is probably the most common question I field whenever I solicit “Ask Magpie” submissions, right alongside specific eventwear requests. If you are a local or frequent visitor to any of the spots I share, please do weigh in; I will be using a mix of my own recon and instincts, and will also be consulting with friends who travel to each destination on the regular.
There must be something happening in South Florida this season because I’ve received many requests for outfit suggestions for girls trips to Miami and Palm Beach! (Other destination wardrobe requests I’ve been fielding: Nantucket, The Hamptons, Aspen, Italy, France, Bermuda.
For South Florida, an inspo board below — I’m generally inclined towards color and crochet, but with some unexpected chic browns sprinkled in, too!
A few items that immediately leapt to mind while thinking about packing for this destination: anything Julia Amory, but especially her little skirt and top sets, like this and this, as well as these Banker Boxers by Suzie Kondi, which I think are the perfect pop of color to pair with summer whites. I’m intrigued by this brand; it seems to be everywhere I look right now, especially its terry pieces, which would be right at home in a Miami-bound suitcase. (I found a good look for less for their terry short/top set here, here and the striped boxer-style shorts here.)
Outfit Ideas for Miami / West Palm Beach.
LEFT TO RIGHT: RIVIERA COTTON CROCHET PANT SET // CABANA NECKLACE // ANCIENT GREEK JELLY FLATS // MARNI TOTE // THE BANKER BOXERS (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // 52MM OVAL SUNGLASSES (LOOK FOR LESS HERE)// DAPHNE DRESS
LEFT TO RIGHT: PACKABLE STRAW PANAMA HAT // CASSIOPEE STRAPLESS SWIMSUIT // COTTON SQUARE PAREO // PEARL NAUTILUS EARRINGS // NATURAL WHITE MINI KUAI BAG // DREAM LOVER SUNGLASSES
JORDYN TANK (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // THE BANKER BOXERS (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // PACKABLE STRAW PANAMA HAT // ANAGRAM SUNGLASSES (LOOK FOR LESS HERE) // NATURAL WHITE MINI KUAI BAG // MIA NAPA SANDALS
DAPHNE DRESS // LIZZIE FORTUNATO NECKLACE // MARNI TOTE // MARGAUX SANDAL // 56MM OVAL SUNGLASSES (LOOK FOR LESS HERE)
CASSIOPEE STRAPLESS SWIMSUIT // PACKABLE STRAW PANAMA HAT // COTTON SQUARE PAREO // DREAM LOVER SUNGLASSES // LUDO LEATHER SLIDES // BEADED DROP EARRINGS
RIVIERA COTTON CROCHET PANT SET // CABANA NECKLACE // PEONY HOLIDAY BIKINI TOP // PEONY HOLIDAY BIKINI BOTTOM // LAUREL SANDALS // JACKIE SUNGLASSES // MIRA LARGE TOTE
PALOMA POLKA DOT DRESS // RAFFIA CLUTCH // TWIGGY SANDALS // DOME PEBBLE EARRINGS // HINGE CUFF BRACELET // 52MM OVAL SUNGLASSES (LOOK FOR LESS HERE)
P.S. How do you plan a great vacation?
P.P.S. Versatile dresses for spring travel.
P.P.P.S. On the magic and mayhem of traveling with young kids.