What To Wear at the Pool This Weekend

5 LONG WEEKEND POOL ESSENTIALS

No work. Sun. A slight breeze. Al fresco dining. The beach (or pool). The coconut-y smell of sunblock. Margaritas. Absolutely nothing to do. These are the things that great Fourth of July weekends are made of.

If your long weekend plans include a trip to the pool, here are five essentials to be sure you have.

| WEARING | Jack Threads shirt, 2XIST swimsuit, Bailey of Hollywood hat, TBD sunglasses, Drug store flip flops | PHOTOGRAPHY | by Rob McIver Photo

Swim trunks. Lots of options and things to consider here. How long or short should your swim trunks be? Plain color, simple pattern or wild pattern? I have a few pairs of swim trunks, but my go-to is a simple black suit with a five-inch inseam. I like the classic style of shorter trunks over the surfer bro vibes of longer board shorts.

Summer shirt. Every summer I have one shirt that I pretty much wear our. It’s usually one that I can wear in a variety of situations from the pool, to a date, to a casual stroll in the park. This season, it’s been this palm tree number.

GOING TO THE BEACH? Here’s what you need.

Stylish shades. Instead of your usual sunglasses, reach for a pair that have a little more character for fun in the sun. A clear frame or clip-ons are a good choice.

Straw hat. A long day at the pool requires some headwear. I tend to not like to wear my Panama hat to the pool because the sunblock can stain it. Instead, a short brimmed straw hat gets the job done.

Reading material. As much as I love the internet, there’s nothing like holding a magazine in your hands. Plus, online you just don’t get the same experience when it comes to photo essays. Plus, magazine subscriptions are ridiculously cheap.