7 Essential Sale Items to Pack for Your Next Beach Vacation

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• The easy-to-throw-on-and-go dress. Cape Lookout Dress by Collina Strada, $180 (was $680) at Of a Kind
• The shoulder bag/backback for schlepping mags and snacks. Crosstown by Moving Moutains, $184.99 (was $370) at Need Supply Co.
• The pseudo-dressy sandals for faking put-togetherness while staying comfortable. Three-Strap Sandal
• Slouchy shorts for optimal ease. Shorts by Joie, $74.99 (were $134) at Piperlime
• If you're going to do the high-waisted bathing suit trend, do it big with an awesome print. Rock Band Bikini by Minnow Bathers, $131.99 (was $175) at Need Supply Co.
• Don't forget your perfect white tee. Kime Jersey Tee by Velvet by Graham & Spencer, $37.49 (was $59) at Piperlime
• And last but not least, your face-brightening sunnies. Hepcat Shades, $46.50 (were $55) at Ma

The special challenge to packing for a beach vacation is keeping your look airy, light, and carefree but also pulled-together—and that applies to both the clothes you'll wear and your actual suitcase. So we scoured the excellent sales at Steven Alan, Need Supply Co., Piperlime, Madewell, and the Callina Strada sample sale at Of a Kind for only the most essential pieces for your next stay by the sea. Take a look above.
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