13 Things You Need Before Hitting the Beach

1So maybe the little black dress is a staple in every wardrobe, but little black sunglasses count too, right?

Moorea Seal’s Emmy Sunglasses, $24.

2So maybe the little black dress is a staple in every wardrobe, but little black sunglasses count too, right?

Moorea Seal’s Emmy Sunglasses, $24.

3Meet the perfect swimsuit for poolside lounging.

Moorea Seal’s Clara One Piece, $154.

4Meet the perfect swimsuit for poolside lounging.

Moorea Seal’s Clara One Piece, $154.

5Big enough for a bulky towel? Check. Leather straps that won't quit on you? Double check.

Baby and Company’s Leather Strap Linen Tote, $228.

6Big enough for a bulky towel? Check. Leather straps that won't quit on you? Double check.

Baby and Company’s Leather Strap Linen Tote, $228.

7A major upgrade from the threadbare cabana towel you've been using for years.

Oiselle’s Nomadix Towel in Boulder, $40.

8A major upgrade from the threadbare cabana towel you've been using for years.

Oiselle’s Nomadix Towel in Boulder, $40.

9Because baseball caps and denim are about as American as it gets.

Hammer and Awl’s Washed Blue Denim Cap, $45.

10Proof that swim trunks can be attractive <i>and</i> meta all at once.

Salua Lingerie’s Estivo Little Surfers Swim Trunks, $98.

11The bag that'll make you wish it was summer year-round.

Peridot Boutique’s Woven Crossbody, $58.

12Because baseball caps and denim are about as American as it gets.

Hammer and Awl’s Washed Blue Denim Cap, $45.

13Proof that swim trunks can be attractive <i>and</i> meta all at once.

Salua Lingerie’s Estivo Little Surfers Swim Trunks, $98.

14The bag that'll make you wish it was summer year-round.

Peridot Boutique’s Woven Crossbody, $58.

15It's a universally acknowledged truth that glasses like these will never go out of style.

Prism’s Havana Tortoise Nudie Club Sunglasses, $76.

16It's a universally acknowledged truth that glasses like these will never go out of style.

Prism’s Havana Tortoise Nudie Club Sunglasses, $76.

17A blanket you can lounge on at the beach, hang on your wall, and take on a picnic.

Prism’s Indigo Dye Blanket, $90.

18A blanket you can lounge on at the beach, hang on your wall, and take on a picnic.

Prism’s Indigo Dye Blanket, $90.

19A hat perfect for subduing unruly, windswept tangles.

Baby and Company’s Windsock Sun Hat, $265.

20The kind of bathing suit that can take on waves and beach volleyball.

Oiselle’s Hot Dot Bikini Top in Trevi Print, $30.

21The kind of bathing suit that can take on waves and beach volleyball.

Oiselle’s Hot Dot Bikini Top in Trevi Print, $30.

22A hat perfect for subduing unruly, windswept tangles.

Baby and Company’s Windsock Sun Hat, $265.

23Just a prediction: This tote is going to become your go-to bag on and off the beach.

BLK Pine Workshop’s Classic Leather Canvas Medium Tote in Navy, $110.

24Just a prediction: This tote is going to become your go-to bag on and off the beach.

BLK Pine Workshop’s Classic Leather Canvas Medium Tote in Navy, $110.

25Polly, want a beach blanket?

Glasswing’s Samuji Kakadu Beach Blanket, $250.

26Polly, want a beach blanket?

Glasswing’s Samuji Kakadu Beach Blanket, $250.

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In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s that glorious time of year. People are barbecuing on patios, restaurants are serving up frosé, and your office has even turned on the A/C. Most important, warm weather is here and that means one thing and one thing only: the beach. If your gear has seen better days, we’ve got a few suggestions on where to stock up on swimsuits, sunglasses, and more.