My Suitcase Has a Uniform
East Coast Summer Energy Only
Every year, Memorial Day Weekend rolls around and I feel the same shift. It's not just the unofficial start of summer—it's a return to something simpler, something sweeter. I like to think of it through a New England lens: think Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, the Hamptons. A weekend that smells like salt air and sunscreen, where your bikini is always drying on a deck chair and your hair’s permanently tousled in the best way.
It’s also a style moment. A nod to a certain kind of East Coast Americana that never really goes out of fashion. Navy blue, crisp white, a hint of red. Stripes, cables, denim. Pieces that look like they’ve been in your summer wardrobe forever—but still feel fresh every year.
My style icon for the weekend is always, always Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The way she moved through the world—clean lines, natural textures, quiet confidence—that’s the energy. She’s the moodboard. She is the assignment.
So, what’s in my bag this year?
A vintage Ralph Lauren cable-knit polo sweater
Nothing says coastal summer like a creamy cable knit thrown over your shoulders as the sun sets.
High-rise, clean silhouette, and slightly cropped—perfect for beach dinners or barefoot mornings.
White, navy, maybe one in washed red. Always soft. Always easy.
Worn solo, or with a sweater tied around the waist. It travels well, feels elevated, and doesn’t need overstyling.
They're the shoes of summer. Worn with everything. Worn everywhere.
Something classic, flattering, and unfussy. Bonus if it looks chic with a button-down or that cable knit thrown over.
Something metallic or woven. Nothing precious. These are shoes that can handle sand, grass, and last-minute errands.
This weekend isn’t about doing too much—it’s about letting go, leaning into the moment, and letting your style reflect the ease of it all. A little polish, a little nostalgia, a lot of simplicity.
Let me know what you’re packing—I’m always curious how other women style their summer.
See you out East.
