My future summer vacations are still in the planning stages, but my mood boards have imagery circulating on them from Mediterranean locales like Lake Como, Biarritz, and Sardinia. They conjure images of slow mornings with fresh-squeezed orange juice and warm croissants for breakfast on a terrace, tennis games played on clay courts surrounded by lush foliage, afternoon dips in the salty ocean water, and alfresco dinners with truffle pasta and sounds of locals musicians. I can already picture the summer getaway and have also been envisioning the wardrobe to match.
These European destinations have varying takes on laid-back beachwear and lakeside elegance, with suitcase essentials that include everything from linen minidresses and tortoiseshell sunglasses to azure-blue swimsuits and white tennis dresses with forest-green trim. While I may not have the vacation planned out quite yet, I already know what I would pack for any of the stylish summer spots. Ahead, shop my Europe beach vacation shopping edit.
The perfect shade of yellow.
Just in from Khaite.
A French-blue shirt is a summer essential.
A versatile piece that will take you from a lakeside lunch to the pool.
An outfit finisher.
To wrap around your shoulders or your waist.
A classic heritage piece.
The exact shade of blue I'm fixated on this season.
Throw this on over a swimsuit.
Perfect for a summer holiday.
Bring on the gingham.
A jewelry item worthy of packing.
It doesn't get more iconic than Missoni's zigzag motif.
I'll admit I didn't invest in jelly sandals last summer, but now, I'm on board.
Yep, this color again.
To hit the courts.
Flore Flore's tanks and tees have a cult following.
Destined to sell out.
An easy dress for anything, from cocktails to dinner.
New in from Lié Studio.
No one does it like Eres.
A great take on nautical stripes.
It doesn't get better than an iconic Hermès beach towel.
To hold the sunscreen, sunglasses, and summer beach reads.
This feels primed for the South of France.
Same goes for the matching shorts.
Just add flats.
These are designed with a mesh finish.
A modern twist on a classic.
Just wait until you see the other colors too.
Yet another pair of jelly shoes I'm eyeing.
A print that will never go out of style.
