10 Spring Break Outfits With 4 Staple Pieces
HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR PACKING LIST
Styled by Shelby Harvey and Jewel Perkins | Written by Jewel Perkins | Photographed by Shelby Harvey and Jewel Perkins | Model: Skylar Koontz
Packing for Spring Break can be a challenge. So many factors to consider: outfits for day, night, even brunch. Packing for a week away, like most springbreakers out there, you’ve got to pack semi-light since you’ll be shoved in a car with 4 or 5 other girls and all your bags. We’ve put together 10 insta-worthy looks with just 4 staple pieces to make packing light, even easier!
Tips before you begin:
- Choose a color scheme for your week!
- The trick to optimizing your looks is making sure almost all of your tops coordinate with all of your bottoms.
- Main layering pieces (items like jackets, cardigans, kimons etc.) should also coordinate with tops and bottoms.
- Layering is a great way to get lots of combinations! Just make sure your pieces are thin (or thick) enough for your destination’s weather forecast.
- Bring a belt that has enough holes so it can be worn at the waist or the hip!
- Pack two pairs of neutral shoes, nothing more!
The t-shirt dress
Look 1: Adding this floral button-up will take your T-Shirt dress to the "brunch-with-the-girls" level.
Half-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress, $32.95 at Trinkets
Floral Button-Up Shirt, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Tan Suede Mules, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Look 2: Cuff those sleeves and knot That dress up to turn it into a cute, casual tunic.
Half-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress, $32.95 at Trinkets
Lilac Jeggings, $34, at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Strappy Sandals, $29 at Maurices at Battlefield Mall
Sunglasses, $12.50 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Look 3: Throw on a jean jacket for a chilly night on the boardwalk.
Half-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress, $32.95 at Trinkets
Jean Jacket, $39 at Maruices @ Battlefield Mall
Strappy Sandals, $29 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Jean Jacket, $39 at Maruices @ Battlefield Mall
Look 4: Transform your dress by throwing on a soft tee and adding a double buckle belt. Try a graphic tee to add some flare!
Half-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress, $32.95 at Trinkets
Knotted Basic Tee, $22 at Envy Boutique
Double Buckle Belt, $10 at Envy Boutique
Strappy Sandals, $29 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
COLORED JEANS
Look 1: Throw on a basic tee and don’t forget your jacket in case it gets chilly.
Lilac Jeggings, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Jean Jacket, $39 at Maruices @ Battlefield Mall
Half-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress, $32.95 at Trinkets
Strappy Sandals, $29 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Sunglasses, $12.50 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Look 2: Colored jeggings work well with that “wildcard” shirt you just couldn’t pass up!
Lilac Jeggings, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
HWA Apparel Off Shoulder Top, $33.98 at Envy Boutiques
Strappy Sandals, $29 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Look 3: Get that button-up back out and take these jeggings out for a night on the town!
Lilac Jeggings, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Floral Button-Up Shirt, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Tan Suede Mules, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Denim Shorts
Look 1: A lightweight button-up over a bralette (or swimsuit) will have you beach ready.
Distressed Shorts, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Be Cool Stripe Button-Up, $28 at Envy Boutique
Black Bralette, $9 at Envy Boutique
Strappy Sandals, $29 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Sunglasses, $12.50 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Look 2: You cant go on springbreak without packing a good pair of shorts, they go with everything!
Distressed Shorts, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Knotted Basic Tee, $22 at Envy Boutique
Strappy Sandals, $29 at Maurices @Battlefield Mall
Look 3: Dress it up with a floral kimono!
Distressed Shorts, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Double Zero Basic Tee, $18 at Envy Boutique
Floral Kimono, $29 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Tan Suede Mules, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Look 4: This bright v-neck shows just enough skin for an evening dinner with your spring fling.
Distressed Shorts, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall
Double Zero Basic Tee, $18 at Envy Boutique
Tan Suede Mules, $34 at Maurices @ Battlefield Mall