Best fashions for a beach vacation

Get the perfect skinny chino look with sleek capri leggings cleverly designed with topstitch detailing, faux front pockets and a faux fly. The colors are bright like sun but chic and cool.Teeny bikini top and bottom are part of a limited-edition collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg that marries the designer's bold, signature prints with surf-inspired silhouettes. Perfect Tunic Top: Faded tie-dye coloring washes the edges of a romantic take on the usual cover-up. Wear the wide neckline on or off tanned shoulders while the ruffled cuffs flutter in the breeze.View the list ยป
Best bikini for a beach vacation

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When in the swim of things let your sexy seaside style, the aquatic world of surf and sand be your oyster.

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Are you traveling to the Pacific waters of the Hawaiian Islands, the turquoise sea of Cabo San Lucas, or French Martinique?

Before you dive into endless days of sun, stock up on a beachcomber's bounty of sexy bikinis, one-pieces and cover-ups for all your seaside adventures.

Best fashions for a beach vacation starts here:

  • Tunic top and tote bag for shopping the local markets
  • Romper, white cotton tee and lots of arm candy while seated watching the sunset at your favorite watering hole.
  • Shorts, shades and sandals biking almost full circle around the island.
  • Hoodie pullover and denim shorts for roasting marshmallows in the sand
  • Nap by the pool wearing a one-piece swimsuit and sarong
  • Maxi dress, floppy hat and heart shape shades for a romantic dinner
  • Bikini and white sneakers for sun, sun and more sun
  • White eyelet dress for Sunday brunch
  • Flip-flops (Zorries) and skater skirt for flirting around
  • Denim jacket, skinny Capri pants, ballet flats on the plane

Click the list for all the best fashions for a beach vacation at Nordstrom.

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  • Perfect Tunic Top: Faded tie-dye coloring washes the edges of a romantic take on the usual cover-up. Wear the wide neckline on or off tanned shoulders while the ruffled cuffs flutter in the breeze.
  • Teeny bikini top and bottom are part of a limited-edition collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg that marries the designer's bold, signature prints with surf-inspired silhouettes. 
  • Get the perfect skinny chino look with sleek capri leggings cleverly designed with topstitch detailing, faux front pockets and a faux fly. The colors are bright like sun but chic and cool.
  • A long-sleeve rashguard pullover is part of a limited-edition collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg that marries the designer's bold, signature prints with surf-inspired silhouettes. 
  • Notched polka dots shower a lightweight silk top with a charming small-scale collar and uniquely seamed cap sleeves. Wear with short shorts and sandals.
  • Go with the flow in a super-oversized tunic top that drops extra-low in back. Structured shoulders make the relaxed fit even cuter. Sexy denim shorts make this outfit perfect.
  • A classic denim jacket in a medium-wash stretch denim with just a bit of fading is an essential addition to any wardrobe. Beachy stripes add to the relaxed feel and blousy silhouette of a strapless maxi dress.
  • Hot white eyelet dress with beachy striped tote with bold yellow stripe, chunky necklaces and high heel sandal shoes are perfect pairings for a beach side brunch.
  • Flirty skater skirt with a mix-and-match construction freshens a sweet skirt with a flattering fit and ruffled hem, white cotton tee and unconstructed jacket.
  • Matte studs add free-spirited edge to a trendy denim jacket. Elbow darts and zip cuffs complete the road-worn styling. A fresh white hue defines slim stretch jeans cut in a modern length.
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