This summer, I spent my days off soaking up the sun in St. Lucia, oceanside at Sugar Beach’s Viceroy Resort, exploring Miami’s Wynwood Art District, and driving along the scenic coast of Kent Island, Maryland. You might say I’ve evolved into a seasoned traveler, and as a result, I’ve become skilled at assembling a well-rounded collection of vacation essentials.

With my streamlined travel capsule wardrobe, I’m not bogged down by overthinking—or overpacking. In fact, I have everything I might need for any type of trip. For upscale outdoor dinners, I can rely on a smocked white dress—like the one below from Veronica Beard—made from polished cotton fabric. Peaceful moments by the water call for Zara’s striped bikini set paired with J.Crew’s classic linen pants—a foolproof beach outfit that coordinates perfectly with quintessential summer accessories, like leather sandals, a woven raffia tote, and, of course, a bubbly Aperol Spritz in hand.