The Perfect: Beach Bag





Welcome to "The Perfect," LivingMag's weekly roundup, where we lay out exactly what you'll need for the perfect outfit, shopping list, Saturday night, or whatever it may be. In a shopping landscape where the options are endless, consider it a complete snapshot of must-haves.

The beach bag is more about a state of mind than an actual destination. Whether you're shore-bound or simply scheduled for a lazy afternoon in the public park, your packing game remains much the same. Entertainment, breezy styles, and protection from the sun are the only musts. Here, the perfect shoes, towel, and more (plus the light-as-a-feather bag to stash it all in).




Marry practicality and style with a woven tote you can take seaside and out afterwards as well. Truss Woven Medium Tote Bag, $180; barneys.com

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Marry practicality and style with a woven tote you can take seaside and out afterwards as well.
Truss Woven Medium Tote Bag, $180; barneys.com


























Crafted in luxe cotton, an oversized towel functions as a de facto beach blanket that you won't mind wrapping up in.Missoni Tolomeo Beach Towel, $248; neimanmarcus.com

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Crafted in luxe cotton, an oversized towel functions as a de facto beach blanket that you won't mind wrapping up in.
Missoni Tolomeo Beach Towel, $248;neimanmarcus.com













SPF is a must, but sticky, goopy hands aren't. A lightweight spray gets the job done with minimal dry time. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 45, $10; neutrogena.com
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SPF is a must, but sticky, goopy hands aren't. A lightweight spray gets the job done with minimal dry time.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 45, $10;neutrogena.com





















Rethink your cover up: The perfect one is lightweight and easy to pull on, yet looks pulled-together enough for an impromptu stop post-sun. RĂ©alisation Valentina Dress, $180; realisationpar.com

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Rethink your cover up: The perfect one is lightweight and easy to pull on, yet looks pulled-together enough for an impromptu stop post-sun.
RĂ©alisation Valentina Dress, $180; realisationpar.com






















The third installment from Kevin Kwan's wonderfully addictive lifestyles-of-the-super-rich series is here. If you're behind, make room in your beach bag for the full trio.'Rich People Problems' by Kevin Kwan, $15; amazon.com
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The third installment from Kevin Kwan's wonderfully addictive lifestyles-of-the-super-rich series is here. If you're behind, make room in your beach bag for the full trio.
'Rich People Problems' by Kevin Kwan, $15; amazon.com






















Salt and sand make leather sandals a no-go. A quirky take on classic pool slides can handle the elements.One by South Parade Footwear Slides, $85; shopbop.com
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Salt and sand make leather sandals a no-go. A quirky take on classic pool slides can handle the elements.
One by South Parade Footwear Slides, $85; shopbop.com























A thin rash guard doesn't take up much space in your bag and proves invaluable should you need a break from the rays.Lands' End Swim Tee, $35; landsend.com
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A thin rash guard doesn't take up much space in your bag and proves invaluable should you need a break from the rays.
Lands' End Swim Tee, $35;landsend.com

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