The 17 Pieces That Actually Deserve Space in Your Suitcase This Summer

Summer travel is almost here, and Nordstrom just dropped a massive collection of resort-ready clothes — 14,000 items, to be exact. That’s a lot of scrolling. So I did the sorting for you.

After digging through the Vacation Edit, I picked out 17 pieces that stand out. These are the linen pants, floral dresses, and maxi skirts that’ll make packing feel less like a chore and more like a preview of your trip. I also tossed in a few accessories to finish every outfit.

Here’s what made the cut:

A sunshine-yellow Petal & Pup jumpsuit with delicate floral embroidery. It’s 100% cotton and feels like air. For your feet, Open Edit kitten heel sandals come in six colors. The SNDYS plunging mini wrap dress in purple and red looks like a sunset — perfect for dinner by the water. Free People’s white tank top gets a flirty upgrade with scalloped straps and knit flowers.

Tory Burch’s straw top-handle bag is small but holds everything. Flowy linen pants with a drawstring waist keep you cool without looking sloppy. Princess Polly’s sheer ruffle halter top works for rooftop drinks or a day on a boat. I personally own the Birkenstock slide sandals I’m recommending — the oversized buckle gets compliments every time.

White maxi skirts are everywhere right now. This Petal & Pup one has crochet panels and a hidden zipper. Mango’s chocolate one-piece swimsuit has a strappy back and one shoulder. Nordstrom’s floppy hat packs flat and bounces back. Havaianas flip-flops are quick-drying and easy. FARM Rio’s maxi dress with oversized yellow flowers is made for a resort wedding. Edikted’s fringe poncho brings early-2000s energy with sequins. Ray-Ban square sunglasses with gradient lenses polish any look. Madewell’s high-waist denim shorts have a frayed hem. And Reformation’s pale-pink silk midi skirt with lace trim dresses up even a simple tank.

All 17 are available now at Nordstrom.