I'm Traveling This Summer and Packing Light—35 Chic Items That Are Making the Cut

Most Wanted is a weekly series in which one Who What Wear team member or friend of the brand will share the top fashion and beauty finds on their current wish list.
This summer, a European vacation is in the cards, and since I'm visiting family and friends in a few different countries (and plan to buy plenty of cool finds on my way), my goal is to travel light—well, as light as I can get for being a fashion editor. This means relying on plenty of versatile and multitasking pieces that I can easily mix and match yet still feel fashion-forward. Think white linen pants, tank tops, jelly shoes, and day-to-night dresses. Accessories are also important, as they can amp up summer basics in an instant and tend not to take up too much space in my suitcase. If you too are yearning to pack a little lighter this summer, then take a look at the chic and breezy pieces that will serve you for numerous warm-weather occasions—day and night.
Tops
Bottoms
Dresses & Sets
Shoes
Swimwear
A polka-dot bikini is fashion-forward and never really goes out of style.
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Accessories
Lightweight Layers

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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