There’s nothing like a fabulous swimwear outfit to give us confidence and excitement for our next pool or beach visit! We’re showing you how to pair a neutral suit, color suit and pattern suit into an outfit that you can wear pre and post-swim!!!

The “Easy-Wear, Easy-Pair” Neutral Suit

Having a neutral base swimsuit is easy to pass off as a tank top for a pre or post-swim outing! Pair with a skirt, sandals and accessories for walking around the resort or meeting friends at a beachside bar!

The All-Color Ensemble

Pairing a terry towel co-ord with a brightly colored suit is the perfect outfit for bumming around a beach town with your friends! Go all in on the trend-forward look with an easygoing bucket hat, puffy sandals and colorful jewelry!

Grounding the Printed Suit

Pair your print with accessories that compliment the colorway of your suit! Identify a base color (in this case, white or blue!) and work off of it to build an outfit that subdues the loud nature of a print. We love this outfit for an upscale poolside resort look!

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With the holiday weekend approaching, the minimalist swimsuits we’ve seen trending feels SO relevant to our situation. Every purchase we’re making right now is careful and deliberate – With public spaces opening and closing each day, we don’t want to risk buying anything we may not get a chance to wear!
We want the pieces that can transcend time, be worn creatively and will last throughout several seasons. We’re all about great suits that transition from outfit to water, and it’s always a bonus if they can double as a cute top with denim!!! What we’ve loved most in the minimalist trend is that not only does it fit our needs, but no body is left behind. There’s a diverse range of flattering cuts for everyone! From poolside activities to sunbathing, or even walking through a beach town, these suits have you covered.
We’ve pulled favorites from some of the best swimwear brands on the market. Check out our swim edit below!

Shop Swimwear

Innovative one-piece suits that transition from outfit-to-water.

Asymmetrical one-shoulder pieces and other geometric cuts get a feminine update with improved curve and balance!

Drawing inspiration from the most flattering swimwear of years past, we’re seeing a lot of high-waisted and cheeky v-shape two-piece suits that lengthen and slim the body.

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Father’s Day is sneaking up on us THIS Sunday! What’s worse is we’re always struggling to find the perfect gift to properly celebrate the amazing dads in our lives. Giving you a hot take on what we know best, we figured Father’s Day is a great time to add something new to his closet. Grilling by the pool, trips to the beach, a visit to the lakehouse, hikes by the river, fishing… With popular Father’s Day adventures like these, a man could use some good swim trunks. So why not make Father’s Day extra special with a surprise swimwear update?
We’ve compiled some of our favorite pieces on the market right now, diverse in pattern, color & style. Don’t let his holiday getup be an afterthought – shop stellar swim trunks below!

Shop Men’s Swim Trunks

Men’s Beach Shoes

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As we’re headed into June, sweatpants don’t look as friendly as they once were. Hot and heavy fabrics leave your go-to bottoms to be the very damper on your day they once helped you escape! A lighter, breezier alternative, The Beach Pant, leaves us the same versatile comfort with a season-friendly bend. This is the piece that will take the edge off of getting dressed, allowing you to sit and move comfortably through the warmer months. We’re talking pants with an easy waist band, lighter colors and looser fits in airy fabrics like linen or cotton. Pair this piece with a body suit, crop top, tee or oversized button up for a smart mix of relaxed simplicity and summer fun.

Check out more summer outfit ideas on our pinterest!

Summer Beach Pants

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We’ve broken down the three most common Summer Weddings and how to dress for each occasion!

Need help styling your summer wedding look? Contact Meg or check out her styling services here.

Country & Garden Wedding
This is the homey and intimate outdoor wedding where terrain is key. For women, try an airy sundress with a flat, sandal or wedge. Avoid heels that will sink into grass! For men, a sharp button up and pant with a casual shoe is ideal.

The Country-Garden Edit:

Destination Wedding
This wedding is untraditional yet sophisticated, so go with pieces that balance on relaxed and refined! For women, this can mean wearing a sexy spaghetti strap dress that flows with the breeze, or a relaxed jumpsuit with a plunging neckline! Aim for a strappy heel, or a delicate sandal if the wedding is on sand. For men, try a suit or sport coat and pants. Leave the collar open and skip the tie.

The Destination Edit:

Cocktail Wedding
This wedding’s dress-code is heavily dictated by time of day. The later a ceremony begins, the dressier your outfit should be. For women, wear a party dress and heels. Steer clear of floor length gowns, but feel free to play with length and luxurious fabrics. For men, wear a suit or expressive sportcoat. We have a more extensive guide to cocktail dresses here!

The Cocktail Edit:

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Mix and match these 15 Vacation Essentials for easy-to-pair pieces that style together in 5+ outfits.

Need some help styling your vacation wardrobe? Contact Meg or check out her styling services here.

SHOP ESSENTIALS:

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For the men who resort to plain tees when the weather gets hot: We have some superior alternatives. The summer shirts of 2019 include fresh prints, unique collar shapes and throwback polos that’ll make you look like 1960’s James Bond. Whether it’s the beach, vacation or a weekend out – Beat the heat with these pieces that’ll impress your partner, friends and mother alike!

Trying to get your wardrobe summer-ready? Check out Meg’s styling services here.

Check out our pinterest board on Men’s Alternative to the Summer Tee here:

We’ve got you covered with picks from trusted style-guru brands like Orlebar Brown, Urban Outfitters & Zara. Shop the Summer Prints & Polos of 2019:

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Highlighting sunshine-ready designers that offer the most breathtaking silhouettes of 2019. From the clean and minimal of Matteau, to the volume and color of Rhode, to high voltage prints of Stine Goya…Stroll into summer wearing these chic under the radar resort lines for breezy pieces that will have all eyes on YOU!

Go to https://meggallagher.com/ to learn more about our styling services, or email me at meg@meggallagher.com!

Vacation Heels & Summer Sandals

*photography of dresses, travelwear, resort pieces and vacation shoes from Rhode, Kalita, Matteau, Stine Goya, La Vie Style House, Three Graces London, Farfetch, Matches Fashion, and Moda Operandi

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