Perfect Outfits for Five Summer Trips

5:30 PM, May 23 2012

By Alison Syrett

While most winter vacations are centered around escaping chilly conditions in far-flung locales, summer's warmer weather equals a variety of options much closer to home. From here until September, day trips and weekend getaways become more frequent for everyone. Which means, of course, all that money usually spent on airfare can go toward your wardrobe instead.

We've put together outfits for five common summer activities—camping, theme park hopping, lounging on the beach, yachting and hanging out in the city. Click through to shop them now.

Build around a pair of cute walking shoes—they're ideal for climbing in and out of roller coasters. Sunglasses are important, too, but don't bring your most expensive pair—if they fly off on a ride you won't get them back.

You know all those amazing beach clothes that aren't actually supposed to get wet or touched by dirt and sand? This is when you wear them.

A maxi dress with metallic accessories will take you straight from shopping in the city to dancing and drinks with friends.

A down-and-dirty camping trip is when you should pull out all your favorite boys clothes that are actually for girls. See, you can be practical without the fanny pack and Tevas!