THE WIFE Guide: Beach Getaway

Are you a WIFE escaping to Saint Bart’s, Maui or Cabo San Lucas over the holidays? Many of you are trading in cold weather for warm sunshine and colorful sunsets over the sea. From the perfect bikini to wear on a white sand beach to keeping yourself entertained poolside, click “continue reading” for ideas on what to pack for your next tropical holiday. –Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

Photographed Above: Morganthal Fredrics Webster Sunglasses, $395.00 at Morganthalfredrics.com

Beach Bum: Crazy Rich Asians Novel, $20.00 at Amazon.com; Lemlem Teddy Tunic, $225.00 at Jcrew.com; Eres Swimsuit, $380.00 at Eres.com; Ancient Greek Sandals Ino Caged Leather Sandals, $145.00 at Modaoperandi.com

Beach Bag: Avene Thermal Spring Water at Aveneusa.com; Clare Vivier Backgammon Set, $249.00 at Clarevivier.com, British Vogue and Tatler Magazine, Louis Vuitton Never Full, $1,500.00 at Louisvuitton.com

Pacific Standard Time: T by Alexander Wang Striped Stretch Cotton Mini Dress, $210.00 at Netaporter.com; Stella McCartney Falabella Crystal Embellished Clutch, $1,340.00 at Stellamccartney.com; Laura Mercier Smooth Finishing Foundation Powder, $ at Lauramercier.com; Tabitha Simmons Alexa Two Tone Leather Flats, $645.00 at Netaporter.com

Poolside Paradise: Givenchy Square Rottweiler Scarf, $340.00 at Netaporter.com; Panama Hat, $58.00 at Jcrew.com; Charlie by Matthew Zink Frankie Underwired Bikini, $290.00 at Netaporter.com; Chloe Two Toned Leather Sandals, $595.00 at Netaporter.com

Dinner Under The Stars: Oscar de La Renta Printed Stretch Cotton Poplin Dress, $990.00 at Netaporter.com; L’Agent by Agent Provocateur Vanesa Lace Underwired Bra, $92.00 and Lace Tulle Briefs, $52.00 at Netaporter.com; Rene Caovilla Pearl Embellished Leather Sandals, $780.00 at Netaporter.com

Bronzing Beauty: Norma Kamali Mio Ruched Crossover Swimsuit, $350.00 at Netaporter.com; Summer Straw Hat, $34.50 at Jcrew.com; Dr. Lancer antioxidant Sunscreen at Lancerskincare.com; Haim “Days are Gone”, $7.99 at iTunes.com