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Choosing the right clothing for travel isn’t always easy but you can make it fun. Use these ideas to incorporate the latest summer style trends into your travel wardrobe!
Summer Style Travel Fashion: Aquafresh
by Cailyn Cox
Buttoned Chiffon Maxi Dress / Georgette Maxi Skirt / Chiffon High-Low Skirt / Aqua Embellished Cami / Acid Drop Cutoffs / Pros and Zircon Shorts / Bikini / Slant Pocket Dolphin Shorts / Leather Wrap Skirt / Pop of Peppermint Dress / Star Of Wonder Dress / CL by Chinese Laundry Ilena 2 Fabric / Chooka ‘Duck Rain’ Skimmer / Basic Instinct Bag
The season that is forgiving on the bold use of color is most certainly summer. The entire world comes alive and so too do our wardrobes and one of the most eye-catching trends this season has to be the AQUA trend. There are many shades but only one color that will be making a statement this season, see it on the runways of Etro, Zac Posen and Chalayan. Update your travel wardrobe with some summer style!
Buttoned Chiffon Maxi Dress
summer style is all about color and nothing makes a wardrobe brighter and more fun than aqua! This maxi dress is super chic in beautiful sheer chiffon featuring a fill button placket and a ladylike V-back and not only is it beautiful but also lightweight. What could be a better addition for your summer wardrobe? Get it for $25 from forever21.com.
Georgette Maxi Skirt
whilst this maxi skirt may not be spot on the aqua color trend, it is most certainly a striking addition none the less and is a steal at $14 from forever21.com. Lightweight and with an elasticated waist there is no doubt that you will be left comfortable and cool during your travels.
Chiffon High-Low Skirt
chiffon is always so elegant and feminine because the material is so breezy and beautifully lightweight. The high-low hemline creates an elegant and interesting look and the elasticated waist provides extra comfort, add this amazing piece to your summer wardrobe for just $16 from forever21.com.
Aqua Embellished Cami
This top is rather shiny with an allover embellishment of 3D flowers set on a beautiful pale aqua swing cami—you get to combine two summer trends in one with this piece, flowers and aqua! This top may look high maintenance but it really isn’t because it is machine washable, get it from missselfridge.com.
Acid Drop Cutoffs – Green
nastygal.com offer you these amazing shorts for just $36, and what is so great about this style is that it has gold contrast stitching which will ensure you turn heads! The cutoffs are 100% cotton and made in the USA, the classic 5 pocket style is functional and the color mix is striking—get them now!
Pros and Zircon Shorts
Fabric that provides a stretch is always amazing for travel and these cute shorts do exactly that. They have both front and back pockets for functionality but the back pockets are extra chic with their decorative detail. Only $35 from modcloth.com to own these beautiful aqua cotton shorts.
Lisa Marie Fernandez The Lauren Bikini
Whilst this bikini most certainly does not come cheap by any standards, it would be a great investment piece that would last for many summers to come. The boning structure in the strapless top will ensure that you are left with support for added comfort and the closing zip detail is striking. It’s the perfect statement piece to add summer style to your vacation threads. The bottoms have a curved seem contour, so you will be comfortable and look beautiful in this bikini from shopbop.com
Slant Pocket Dolphin Shorts
Dolphin shorts have been a massive trend during the summer season and make the perfect travel shorts due to their comfort and functionality. These shorts in an aqua color have slant pockets and they even have an elasticated waist for added comfort! If all of these perks are not enough, then the seller is the amazing price tag: get them for $9 from forever21.com
French Connection Lucille Leather Wrap Skirt
This piece is a little on the pricey end, but if you are willing to splurge on just a single item this summer, let it be this skirt from usa.frenchconnection.com. French Connection makes this beautiful leather skirt which can be worn either during the day, or dressed up for the evenings. There’s little not to love about this skirt, the femininity of the cut is incredibly striking.
Pop of Peppermint Dress
Or as I’d prefer to say a pop of aqua! This dress is a beautiful contrast of white and peppermint, which shows how perfectly the aqua trend (and all shades of blue) work when paired with neutral colors. This dress for $48 from modcloth.com is made from 100% Polyester and is fully lined with an elasticated back for extra comfort.
Star Of Wonder Dress
Our aqua collection has included a mix of reasonable items and one or two that have come with a hefty price tag, this amazing dress is truly a spectacle of wonder for $278 from nastygal.com. This dress transports you to the tropics with its bold jungle, green and aqua pattern mix! The fully lined dress has been finished with an exposed hook/eye detail at the back and lightly padded shoulders; there is NO better dress for the summer evenings than this beauty!
If wearing full on AQUA is a bit too daunting for you, then you can always add the color in a subtle way. Accessorize your wardrobe with aqua with our key summer choices:
CL by Chinese Laundry Ilena 2 Fabric
Whilst it is always recommended to sport flats for your travel wardrobe, there will always be a time when you want to dress up—and nothing is more comfortable (heel-wise) than wedges. These cork wedges are super feminine with a silky organza floral detail ruched over the toe, perfect with a little summer dress for around the pool. Look no further than chineselaundry.com for only $40!
Chooka ‘Duck Rain’ Skimmer
These cute shoes are cheerful, waterproof and just fun. Complete with a feminine bow they come in a range of colors ranging from pink, to our favorite aqua. Get them from nordstom.com for $65!
Basic Instinct Bag – Mint
whilst the label may suggest this bag falls into the mint category we think it can work in the aqua color category too. Made from vegan leather you can be environmentally friendly and fashion forward when you walk the streets with this mini bag. Get it for $60 from one of the most chic shops around—nastygal.com
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Author: Cailyn Cox is a 24 year old South African born fashion and travel enthusiast, who loves dark poetry and bright colours. Passionate about lyrics, art and design, she draws inspiration from her surroundings. She is a freelance fashion blogger at Travel Fashion Girl and brings travelers helpful travel tips as she studies in Europe.
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