Easy beach vacation capsule wardrobe for women

Travel light on your beach vacation this summer using a capsule wardrobe. I’ve put together a 7-piece capsule wardrobe to help you pack – just add in your swimsuits, shoes and accessories, and you’ll be ready for sand and sunshine.

Beach Capsule Wardrobe Articles

shirts, shorts, a dress and jacket plus shoes and a bag for a beach travel capsule wardrobe

Every item in this capsule is available on Amazon. But you may not need to buy anything – see how to shop your own closet first using five easy steps to create your own beach vacation capsule wardrobe. Here’s the quick summary:

5 easy steps to create a beach vacation capsule wardrobe:

  1. Choose three tops in the same color palette. Include some variety in material and pattern.
  2. Select two bottoms that coordinate every top. Keep the bottoms simple.
  3. Add a layering item; pick a solid color in a color to coordinate with the tops.
  4. Pick a comfortable dress that can serve as both a swimsuit cover-up and an outfit for a casual night out.
  5. Accessorize! Choose a pair of flip-flops and some sandals, and add in a cute bag – maybe even one that can serve as your beach bag too.

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Each item in the capsule was chosen to coordinate. You can mix and match any top with any bottom. And I always bring along a layer to wear in those air conditioned restaurants and shops, so I’ve got you covered there too.

This capsule also includes a tank dress that can serve dual purposes. Use it as a swimsuit cover-up by day, and pair it with your jacket layer to look great for a night out to dinner.

Styling Variations

shirts, shorts, a dress and jacket plus shoes and a bag for a beach travel capsule wardrobe

I first heard about the concept of a capsule wardrobe when I was determined to declutter our house before we moved from Illinois to Kentucky back in 2016. So why should you use a capsule wardrobe?

Benefits of a capsule wardrobe

  1. A capsule wardrobe is easy to pack, both coming and going. If you are flying, a carry-on is all you need. If you are driving, you’ll have plenty of room to stretch your legs.
  2. Capsule wardrobes mean less laundry – fewer clothes means fewer clothes to wash, and who doesn’t love that! You can combine your clothes with your towels or sheets and do fewer total loads.
  3. A big benefit is the elimination of decision fatigue when picking your clothes. You already make enough decisions each day – just grab a top and a bottom and you’ll know they look great together.
  4. An intentional closet also saves time and money. Fewer clothes means spending less of your hard-earned dollars, and spending less of your free time shopping for clothes.
  5. Your home will be less cluttered. If you have a capsule wardrobe, you likely won’t be piling your “not-quite-dirty-enough-to-wash” clothes up on the side of the bathtub or on your treadmill.
  6. You’ll always look sharp. Each item in your wardrobe coordinates, making it easy to grab a fantastic outfit quickly.
  7. When you use a capsule wardrobe, you can invest in higher quality, more expensive pieces, while still saving money overall.

I’ll share my in-depth opinions and experience on capsule wardrobes in a future post soon.

Shop the tops & layer

Shop the bottoms & dress

Shop the shoes & accessories

Add swimwear to complete your beach vacation capsule wardrobe

If you don’t have your swimsuits yet, here are some great options. Do you prefer one-piece suits or two-piece? I’m a two-piece girl. They just make everything easier.

shirts, shorts, a dress and jacket plus shoes and a bag for a beach travel capsule wardrobe
All i need is a good dose of vitamin sea…

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