Summer travel is equal parts adventure and survival. You’re trying to look cute in every photo while also dodging wrinkles, sweat, and overpacked luggage. The trick is to pack smart — tops that multitask as well as you do. After road-testing Vuori’s new lineup, I’ve found five that check every box: stylish, practical, and suitcase-friendly.
Let’s start with the Mackenzie Rugby Polo (currently $78, down from $98). It’s oversized in that “I totally stole this from my boyfriend but styled it better” way. The heavyweight cotton makes it reliable on chilly flights or breezy boardwalk nights. I wore mine half-tucked into white shorts for a café run, and people definitely thought I planned the look (I didn’t).
Then there’s the Villa Textured Crop Tank ($68), which basically travels better than I do. Wrinkle resistance is its secret weapon — pull it from your suitcase, throw it on, and it looks polished instantly. Bonus points: it’s bra-friendly, flowy, and pairs perfectly with matching shorts for a head-to-toe set that screams “I have my life together.”
The Energy Top Long ($54) is the no-brainer. You need one tank that just works everywhere: city walks, sweaty hikes, or sneaky naps in the airport lounge. This one skims the body instead of clinging, and in white, it looks crisp even after a full day of sightseeing. It’s not trying too hard, which is exactly why it’s a keeper.
If you’re the kind of traveler who throws in one wildcard piece, make it the Trestles Twill Blazer ($188). Hear me out — it’s not stiff “office blazer,” it’s airy linen-blend chic. I slipped it on over a tank and denim shorts one evening and instantly leveled up to “effortlessly European.” Pack one blazer and suddenly you’ve got endless dinner looks without overstuffing your bag.
Finally, the unsung hero: the Long Sleeve Pose Cardigan ($74). Summer travel isn’t all beaches and sunshine — sometimes it’s freezing airports, over-air-conditioned trains, and breezy rooftops. This ribbed cardigan saves the day. Button it up as a top, leave it open over a tank, or ball it up into a neck pillow (I’ve done it). The chia shade feels earthy and grounding — like that one friend who keeps the group calm when the luggage gets lost.
Why these five?
Because they pull double duty. Each one looks chic on its own, but together, they give you a full travel wardrobe without weighing you down. That’s the whole point: travel light, look good, and keep your energy for actual adventures, not outfit crises.
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Pack smarter. Slay harder. Summer awaits.