The Ultimate Summer Packing Guide: Europe, Bahamas & Key West

What to Pack for the Bahamas

For a vacation filled with crystal clear waters, colorful towns, and endless sunshine, you’ll need breezy fabrics, vibrant prints, and styles that effortlessly transition from beach to boat to dinner. Planning your trip? Read more our partnership with Coral Sands Inn & Cottages from our Harbour Island Travel Guide! 

Swimwear: You’ll be spending a lot of time seaside, so take at least two swimsuits. We love the Ester One-Piece, Flamenco Tankini and Lagoon Sarong, and Anali Cover-Up, all in a matching print for easy outfitting.

Airy Linen: The Carden Top and Croix Short are perfect for sightseeing, tossing on over your swimsuit, or lounging around after a busy day.

A Casual Dress: Made from our super-soft and packable Pima Cotton Jersey, the Dixi Dress is an effortless essential for morning strolls, casual dinners, and everything in between. 



A Lightweight Jacket: Summer-ready in Beachside Linen, our beloved Seaspray Jacket is a hardworking layer for travel days, breezy mornings, or anywhere the AC is on high.

Sunglasses: No summer vacation outfit is complete without a pair of sunnies, so tuck our Sunset Cove Sunglasses into your bag.

What to Pack for Europe

Euro travel can be a major packing challenge. You need looks for sightseeing, long walking days, and stylish evenings, but you don’t want to be bogged down by too much luggage. The solution: mix-and-match pieces for easily building lots of outfits.

A Chic Swimsuit: We love the vibrant hue and ruffle details of the Remini One-Piece, which looks great with a flowy cover-up pant when you’re grabbing a poolside spritz.

A Beachy Pant & Button Down: Our gauzy Enzo Cover-Up Pant goes from beach club to cocktails without missing a beat, especially when paired with our Sea View Linen Button Down in classic white. (Bonus: These staples are so easy to mix, match, and layer with everything!)

Monochromatic Linen: A coordinating linen set is the ultimate Euro chic look for travel days, sightseeing tours, and al fresco lunches. Pack the Kavalla Top and Brawley Crop Pant in our favorite summer neutral: Iced Latte.

A Glitzy Dress: European nights out call for a look that amps up the glam and we’ve got just the thing. The Tamala Dress shines with allover sparkle embellishments, but it’s made from a linen blend that will keep you comfy.

A Runaround Romper: Our Romey Shift Romper is the perfect all-in-one outfit for days spent shopping, wine tasting, or touring historic sites. Pop it on with sneakers for an effortlessly cool look.

Versatile Accessories: When you’re working with a limited selection of clothing, accessories do a lot of heavy lifting. Take along The Lilly Sneaker, our Palm Drift Sunglasses, and the Shade Seeker Hat to complete every outfit.

What to Pack for Key West

The perfect mix of laid-back island living, buzzy nightlife, and historic charm, Key West calls for a getaway wardrobe that’s casual, vibrant, and ready to have fun.

Swimwear: Key West has played an important role in Lilly history, so why not lean into our forever favorite color: pink! Pack the Meona Top and Lyall Bottom, Emil One-Piece, and matching Kwitney Cover-Up for pool days or boat excursions.

A Sunny Set: For a night out, we love the playful retro vibes of the Annaleese Top and Carwyn Crop Flare in glowy sunset hues.

A Statement Maxi: Key West offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy dinner al fresco, so pop on the Belinda Maxi Dress for breezy elegance while dining beachside.

Destination Prints: For the ultimate stylish souvenir, pick up a Ballad Sweatshirt or the Oasis Canvas Tote in our special Key West destination print.

An Easy Sightseeing Look: If you’re exploring Old Town, visiting the Hemingway Home, or snapping a photo at the Southernmost Point Buoy, pop on our cool and comfy Hadly Romper.

Comfy Sandals: Sleek and minimalist, our Leena Sandal is comfortable enough for walking and elevated enough to pair with your evening looks.

Sunglasses: Our Sunset Cove Sunglasses are a must for any and every island getaway outfit.

Have a great trip, wherever the summer takes you! xx, Lilly