Discover the best summer travel clothes to stay cool and comfortable – and cute! From soft, breathable fabrics to trending styles, I’m sharing warm-weather wardrobe essentials and my summer travel packing list for our vacations.
The Alex Gauze Dress by Carve Designs
Summer travel season is here! Thomas and I are going on a European (cruise) vacation(!) in June and I can hardly wait. I will be sharing travel recaps here on KERF once we return : ) I’m starting to plan what I’m going to pack. Since we’ll be gone for 12 days (including stops in Hillsborough to drop off / pick up the kids), I’m focusing on packing things that are lightweight, layer-friendly, and a mix and match colors.
With the joy of summer comes the inevitable challenge of dealing with heat and humidity. I am miserable when I get too sticky/sweaty in clothes that aren’t breathable. Balancing comfort with style can be tricky, but with the right clothing items, you can enjoy it without feeling the heat.
Opting for breathable, lightweight, washable fabrics can make a world of difference. Fabrics like cotton, linen, and moisture-wicking synthetics help regulate your body temperature, keeping you cool even on the hottest days. Plus, we all know I love clean laundry, and I have to be able to throw everything in the wash! (I do plan on doing laundry on the cruise ship just like we did on our Disney cruise!)
I’m sharing a round-up of summer travel clothes – from dresses that can be worn all day to versatile joggers, breathable tops, and stylish sneaks that can be walked in for miles.
Where To Buy Summer Clothes For Travel (my favorites)
Summer Travel Clothes
Travel Clothes for Exploring
- Lightweight Sling Bag – great for exploring a new city and keeping your credit card, phone, and passport in close reach
- Linen Drawstring Shorts – can dress up or down
- Samba Sneakers – wear with shorts, athletic joggers, denim, and casual dresses
- Linen-Blend Easy Shirt – an “easy” shirt to layer on over tanks is a travel capsule wardrobe necessity
- Villa Textured Shorts – lightweight and wrinkle resistant
- Crinkle Gauze Loose Button-Down – Mix and match and dress up or down!
- Side Cinch Muscle Tee – this tee is a bit dressier and super flattering; cute with denim or black shorts
- White Denim Jacket – a neutral jacket that will go with most things on your packing list
- Cityverse Sneakers – another comfy pair of sneakers for long travel days or walking thousands of steps around a new city
- High Rise Joggers – these travel pants dry quickly and take up little room in your suitcase
- Alex Gauze Dress – the dress I featured at the top of this post is easy to go from day (tennis shoes) to night (wedges!)
Travel Clothes For Beach Days
- Relaxed Double Cloth Shirt – love this beautiful blue color, the perfect swim cover up!
- Textured One Piece Swimsuit – you know I love my black one piece swimsuits!
- Floral Swimsuit – another black one piece that I can add to my collection
- Tie-Front Shirt Dress Coverup – would look cute with any swimsuit
- Beach Coverup Pants – how cute!
- Lantern Straw Hat – rolls up well, so it won’t get smashed in your suitcase
- Birkenstock Big Buckle Sandals – from the beach to the street; the big buckle dresses them up!
Travel Clothes For Nights Out
- Camila Maxi Dress – the pattern on this v-neck maxi dress is so pretty!
- Cari Wide-Leg Jumpsuit – adorable with sandals and a light jean jacket
- Tiered Mini Dress – a colorful and flirty fit for any beach vacation
- Crepe Midi Skirt – this one is under $20
- Double Strap Slide Sandals – as I certainly won’t be packing any super high heels for our trip
- Emery Poplin Midi Dress – the cinched waist is super flattering
- Linen Mini Shift Dress – pair with the Big Buckle Birks and a straw bag
Travel Bags, Shoes & Accessories
- AWAY The Bigger Carry-On Flex – this is the suitcase on my wishlist for our trip
- BEIS Carry-On Roller Suitcase – if you need new luggage, this one comes highly recommended!
- CALPAK Laptop Backpack – if you’re traveling with a laptop, this would be a great carry-on bag
- CALPAK Packing Cubes – to keep your luggage organized
- Athleta Crossbody Hobo Bag – can hold a large water bottle, light jacket, snacks, and more!
Outfits To Travel In Summer
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