It’s that time of year again! You know, the time when you start planning what you’re going to be packing for your upcoming Florida beach vacation. It’s never too early to get a head start on looking fabulous on the beach and around town. So what’s hot and what’s not this year? Well, we guess that depends on whom you ask. We have taken a look at the early fashion shows and style trends for the upcoming spring and summer seasons—and garnered a few of the best and most wearable ones that are well-suited (pun intended) for your beach vacation. Here’s what we found!

Get a beautiful beach dress.

This year you’re definitely going to want to have the one beautiful beach dress that completes your vacation wardrobe. Sure, you are going to be wearing swimwear and flip-flops most of the time during your Indian Rocks Beach vacation, but you still want to have the option to dress up a bit for your days around town or your evenings out to dinner. Finding a statement dress that sums up everything beachy and beautiful, while suiting your own personal taste and style, is a trend that we can get on board with this season and every season. 

Buy a bucket hat.

Bucket hats are a hot trend both on and off the beach this spring and summer. Find one that you like best whether it’s casual and colorful or more neutral and classic. Pastel bucket hats were seen on the fashion runways earlier this year, but you can choose whichever color and material that best fits your vacation wardrobe. This cute but totally practical accessory is a perfect fit for your beach days. The hardest part is deciding which one you want to buy and bring along with you.

Add a bucket-style bag.

The bucket hat isn’t the only beach-style apparel that’s trending this season, there’s also the bucket-style bag. Whether you use a beach bag or a purse (or both) during your Florida beach vacation, you’ll want to try one in this shape and style. It’s great because you can hold what you need and look cute while doing it. Whether woven or fabric, leather or faux, you’re sure to find the right one for you beach vacation needs. So many beautiful bags, so little time to use them all. Choose wisely, friends!

Find that perfect one-piece swimsuit.

Sorry string bikinis, the one-piece swimsuit is a still going strong this season. Feel confident knowing you can look good and feel good on the beach without worrying you’re going to reveal too much or have a wardrobe malfunction. With so many flattering styles for every shape, size and body type—swimsuit shopping for your Florida Gulf Beach vacation will be oh so much fun. Find the right one for you and then be sure to tuck it into your suitcase. Maybe bring two of your favorites just in case?

Check the trends but keep your own personal style.

Last but not least, the biggest piece of fashion advice we can give you this season is to keep to your own personal style when considering the latest trends. Many of the fashions that come off the runways are not really wearable for the everyday person, but you can still glean some style tips and trends from them as long as you stay true to you. In the famous words of fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent : “Fashion fades, style is eternal.” You know your personal style better than anyone, so make the trends work in your favor. 

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