The Fourth of July weekend means one thing: pack light, dress easy, and leave room for fireworks. Whether you're headed to the beach, a backyard BBQ, or a few days out of town, here's our edit of what's going in the suitcase this year.
Easy Dresses
The one-and-done pieces you'll wear from brunch to fireworks. No outfit-planning required — just throw one on and go.
Shop: Doen, Staud, Go Silk, Alémais
Lightweight Layers
For breezy beach mornings and cool evenings. A light sweater is the most underrated packing item of the summer.
Shop: W. Cashmere, Eterne, White & Warren, Mother
Everyday Staples
The perfect pieces that go beyond the season — easy tees and tops you'll keep reaching for long after the holiday weekend.
Shop: Nili Lotan, Rag & Bone, Re/Done, Enza Costa
Denim You'll Live In
Comfortable enough to travel in, polished enough for dinner out.
Shop: 7 For All Mankind, Mother, Nili Lotan, Denimist
Sandals & Sneakers
Built to walk the whole weekend — from the boardwalk to every occasion after dark.
Shop: Oncept, Isabel Marant, Solei Sea, Tkees
Summer Bags
Everything fits and nothing weighs you down. The right tote makes the whole trip easier.
Shop: Dragon Diffusion, Clare V, The Jacksons, Aloha
