always a bridesmaid

the bachelorette edition is here

May 12, 2023

Pack your bags and your party hats — bachelorette season is back. Ahead of another busy season of wedding related celebrations (and to kick off a month of wedding related newsletters, you’re welcome!), I thought I’d start with the most fun, but often most complicated packing list. Whether your bestie has you heading to the desert, the beach, or the most notorious bachelorette destinations of the moment, here’s how to stand out from the sea of bridal parties you’re bound to encounter, without entirely overshadowing your bride.

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☞ THE PARTY GIRL’S BACH

The scene is Miami, Mexico, or somewhere hot hot hot, and you’ve been instructed to bring the heat. Pack a bonafide party dress for a night out, add modern accessories to your poolside glam, and throw in a statement top to pair with baggy jeans if you’re still functioning after all that.

NIGHT *Baobab Dress, $205, Simon Miller Bag, $295, DKNY Pumps, $116, Luv AJ Earrings, $55, and LeMel Choker, $135.* BEACH *Triangl Bikini, $89, Tropic of C Dress, $190, Mango Sandals, $130, Chimi Sunglasses, $160, and Julietta Choker, $155.* DAY *Mango Top $46, Agolde Jeans, $230, and Amazon Bag, $25.*

☞ THE CHILL GIRL’S BACH

You may or may not be getting some down time by the beach, so bring pieces that can work both ways, just in case. Cool cargo pants can go from cover up to cocktails, a knit dress is easy for exploring town, and a silky, jewel-tone mini dress is both simple and sexy for dinner and drinks.

NIGHT *Aritzia Dress, $98, L*Space Bag, $130, Nine West Sandals, $89, and Chan Lu Necklace, $425.* DAY *Ronny Kobo Dress, $298, Dragon Diffusion Bag, $300, Castañer Slides, $105, Le Specs Sunglasses, $70, and LeMel Choker, $150.* BEACH *WeWoreWhat Top, $95 and Bottoms, $95, Reformation Pants, $155, J.Crew Bag, $50, and Free People Necklace, $48.*

☞ THE GIRL’S GIRL BACH

If you’re headed down south, head back in time with a touch of nostalgia, too. Contrast a pair of cowboy boots with a vintage-inspired (or preferably just vintage!) mini dress for dinner and dancing, then with a ladylike set for brunch and shopping. All you need to escape the heat is a ditsy print on your swimwear and a little bit of linen to cover up.

NIGHT *LoveShackFancy Dress, $595, Similar here, Aqua Bag, $98, Mango Boots, $300, Ana Luisa Earrings, $65, and Loulou Choker, $145.* DAY *Abercrombie Top, $45 and Skirt, $70, Mansur Gavriel Bag, $545, and LeSpecs Sunglasses, $89.* BEACH *Agua by Agua Bendita Bikini Top, $53 and Bottoms, $65, Aritzia Pants, $88, L.L.Bean Tote, $30, Old Navy Sandals, $10, and Lulus Hat, $25.*

Up next: the brands every best-dressed guest needs to know. Until then, I love you for reading this, and mean it! Feel free to forward this to all your bachelorette email chains, too.