What to Wear on a Girls Trip — The Complete Packing Guide

What to Wear on a Girls Trip — The Complete Packing Guide

A girls trip deserves a wardrobe that's as 
fun, effortless and memorable as the trip 
itself. Whether you're heading to a beach 
resort, a European city, or a tropical 
island — here's exactly what to pack for 
the ultimate girls trip wardrobe.

The foundation — coordinate without matching
The most stylish girls trips aren't about 
everyone wearing the same thing — they're 
about everyone looking effortlessly put 
together in their own way. Choose a loose 
color palette that works across the group — 
warm neutrals, Mediterranean blues, or 
tropical brights — so your group photos 
look cohesive without being matchy.

The vacation dress
Every woman on the trip needs at least one 
showstopper vacation dress. A flowing floral 
maxi dress or a bold sling dress in a vibrant 
print is the quintessential girls trip outfit — 
it photographs beautifully, transitions from 
beach to dinner effortlessly, and makes 
everyone feel like the most stylish version 
of themselves.

The jumpsuit
A halter jumpsuit is the girls trip outfit 
that generates the most compliments with 
the least effort. One piece, completely 
intentional, and endlessly versatile. Pack 
one in a floral or bold print and you have 
your dinner outfit sorted for at least two 
nights of the trip.

The matching set
A coordinated two-piece set is perfect for 
group brunches, shopping days, and casual 
resort mornings. Choose one that works as 
a complete outfit or separates into two 
different looks — maximum versatility for 
minimum packing space.

The swimwear
Pack two or three bikinis in rotation — 
one classic colorway for every day and 
one bold print for beach club days and 
pool parties. A lightweight kimono or 
chiffon cover-up transforms any swimsuit 
into a complete resort look instantly.

The accessories that tie everything together
Girls trips are made for accessories. A 
wide brim straw hat, a handwoven rattan 
bag, simple gold jewelry, and a shell 
anklet — these four pieces work with 
every outfit and make every photo look 
completely intentional.

The one packing rule for a girls trip
Pack pieces that make you feel like the 
best version of yourself — not pieces 
you think you should wear. A girls trip 
is the one vacation where you have your 
biggest cheerleaders with you at all 
times. Wear the bold floral. Pack the 
statement jumpsuit. Buy the extra hat.

You deserve to feel effortlessly beautiful 
on every single day of the trip.

Find your perfect girls trip wardrobe at 
aureastyles.com — vacation dresses, 
jumpsuits, swimwear, cover-ups and 
accessories designed for the woman who 
travels beautifully.