No two cities’ styles are alike. From sexy South Beach to a laid-back Rocky Mountain getaway, dressing the part is almost as fun as the travel itself. See how to dress like a local when shopping for vacation.
Miami
Visiting Miami is the perfect excuse to play around with dazzling colors and lively prints.
Flowy dress
Beach vacation style should be breezy and bright. Maxi dresses like this V-neck halter from Victoria’s Secret ($89) are both comfortable and eye-catching with an exotic floral print and plunging neckline. Coupled with an empire waist, this dress is curve-hugging in all the right places.
Glamorous details
A vibrant dress needs a pair of sandals that hold their own without putting the outfit over the top. A gleaming gold hue in this pair from Isola ($134) is more subdued but the braided leather ankle strap adds the right textural dimension.
Shiny bangles
When temperatures are 100-plus, the last thing you want is to be weighed down with heavy accessories. Ditch the fussy trimmings for a minimal look. Fun bangles like these from Nordstrom ($24) round out a simple but swanky beach look.
Denver
Blend in with Denver’s natural style in an outfit that’s as much about comfort as it is fashion.
Celebrity style
Hollywood starlets like Gwyneth Paltrow and Beyoncé love the line of super-soft hoodies from Kings of Cole ($154). The “boyfriend’s hoodie” for women is cozy but form-fitting, which is a nice alternative to boxier styles. Understated but stylish, it’s a great option for laid-back mountain getaways.
Lightweight jeans
We love a good pair of jeans, and the gently worn wash on this lightweight set from True Religion ($246) breathes effortless style. The “boyfriend” cut is made more feminine with slimmer calf openings and rolled cuffs for a clean, everyday look.
Kickin’ it
A city that is as pedestrian-friendly as downtown Denver requires comfortable shoes. Top off your Mile-High City look with the relaxed, but trendy All-Star slip from Converse ($50) in neutral. These kicks are perfect for hours spent strolling through the 16th Street Mall.
San Francisco
In San Francisco, rock bold statement outfits like this mod black-and-white look.
Show your stripes
The fashion world is a bit obsessed with stripes at the moment. Thick bars on this dress from designer Minnie Mortimer ($148) actually can slim down figures, and a daringly short hemline is balanced by long sleeves for a fun and flirty look.
Written in the stars
We’d like to thank Kristen Wiig’s character in Bridesmaids for reminding us that blazers don’t have to be uptight and corporate-stuffy. Pair this boldly striped dress with a solid jacket like this one from Michael Stars ($88). City chic at its best!
Chain of command
This outfit can look too “blocky” without accessories to break up the structure a bit, so consider finishing the ensemble with a trio of chunky chain necklaces from Cara Accessories ($45). The mixture of textures adds another layer of interest.
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