Reporting Live From the Airport: 26 Fashion and Beauty Items I'm Bringing on Vacation

Collage of Bathing Suit, Sun Hat, Adidas Sneakers

(Image credit: Original Illustration by Audrey Hedlund)

It's that time of year when I feel a strong pull to a tropical climate. Between my nostalgia for spring break and the persistence of NYC winter, my motivation to get out of town is at an all-time high. Hopefully, by the time you're reading this, I'll be laying on a beach with a book in hand—and here's exactly what will be in my suitcase.

Whenever I'm packing for a beach vacation, I gravitate toward bold colors. I don't typically incorporate royal blue, Kelly green, and pink into my everyday wardrobe, but on vacation, it's a different story. Below, you'll find my favorite bathing suits, matching sets, and sand-friendly accessories of the season.

Natalie Gray Herder
Commerce Editor, Branded Content

Natalie Gray Herder is a Commerce Editor on the branded content team at Who What Wear. Originally from Los Angeles, Natalie decided to make the move to NYC after graduating from Loyola Marymount University in 2019. She is an avid researcher, reader, and explorer in and out of the office. She is inspired by the street style of her fellow New Yorkers and her laid-back roots in California.