What to Pack for Hawaii: 16 Island Essentials

This lightweight chambray dress is chic but effortless thanks to its off-the-shoulder cut and ruffled sleeves.

This tropical one-piece brings the fun with a knotted shoulder and hip.

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Minimalist faux leather slides complement any outfit and save major space in your suitcase.

We love understated and unfussy pieces—especially when it comes to vacation wear. This muted cotton pullover can be paired with any swimsuit for an easy beach or pool look while tie-up sleeves make it equally resort and restaurant appropriate.

No matter the beach destination, you'll always find a statement towel in our tote. Textile designer John Robshaw's flat-weave Alabat option fits the bill with a high contrast diamond pattern and tassel trim.

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Coming home from Hawaii an aggressive shade of lobster red isn't a cute look. Hence why sunscreens with UVA and UVB filters are a must. For two years running, Consumer Reports has named La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-In Milk Sunscreen the ultimate formula. It's non-greasy, fast-absorbing, water resistant up to 80 minutes, and offers SPF 60 protection.

These bold, oversized coral frames are a playful option for days spent on the sand.

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This pom pom- and tassel-adorned fedora stylishly safeguards you from Hawaii's formidable sun—but don't forget to slather on the sunscreen as well.

When your vacay R&R takes the form of 8+-hour beach days, staying adequately hydrated is essential. S'well bottles are our pick of portable choice thanks to a stainless steel, triple-walled design that keeps drinks cold for 24 hours. The best part? They're 100 percent condensation free, so you won't take the whole beach with you when you pack up to leave.

When you're not on the beach, add a pop of color to any going-out outfit with these flirty, festival-inspired lace-ups.

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We're the first to welcome bouncy beach waves, but salty knotted hair? That's a no. Keep your locks sleek and frizz-free with this lightweight, keratin-infused detangler.

Light and breezy, this linen blend shift dress maxes out on comfort and darling design with embroidery and tassels.

This braided straw bag is equal parts practical and casual cool, plus it's roomy enough to stow away all your beach essentials.

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Nourish dry lips and protect against sun damage with this SPF 36 balm. Whether you're wearing it under lipstick or alone, the smooth formula delivers optimal hydration.

Whether we're kicking it poolside or sprawled out along the shore, we always devote a couple sun-drenched hours to an easy page-turning read. In The Identicals, estranged adult twins Tabitha and Harper couldn't look more physically alike, but living separately on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, their lives couldn't be any more different. When they reunite following a family emergency, secrets, lies, and salacious gossip surface.

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Safe is always better than sorry—especially when it comes to our precious iPhones. This case offers waterproof protection up to 100 feet while maintaining full touch screen functionality, so you can still capture the surf on Boomerang or SnapChat your non-OOO friends.