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Memorial Day Weekend Style: Packing for Summer Getaways

Remix your wardrobe for MDW
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by Megan Collins Updated: May 23, 2024

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Check out how to pack, and what to wear each day and night, in this Memorial Day weekend style master class from Team SG!

It’s a satisfying feeling: The first time you put away your big dumb heavy layers for good, and welcome the warm months ahead.

Goodbye, tugging on a puffer over your sweater over a button-down over a henley.

Hello-o-o-o, packing a light bag for long weekends in the sun.

The official kickoff to warm weather style season? A Memorial Day weekend spent at the beach. Or at least by a pool.

Thankfully, you probably have everything you already need to look and feel your best this MDW.

Below, check out a packing list and outfit remixes for Memorial Day weekend style.


RELATED: Want more tips on traveling well? See how to be more stylish on-the-go


How to pack for Memorial Day weekend style with 12 simple pieces:

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The ultimate Memorial Day weekend getaway packing list for guys:

  • denim jacket
  • white sneakers
  • patterned short-sleeve button-up shirt
  • “fun” shorts
  • linen shirt
  • swim trunks
  • pocket tee
  • dark rinse jeans
  • denim shirt
  • casual slip-on shoe
  • dad hat
  • sunglasses

…and what to pack it all in:

SG Says: The shorter the trip, the smaller the bag. If you’re headed out of town this weekend for just a couple days, see if you can get everything you need into one of the weekender duffels above.

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Friday

Memorial Day Weekend Style: Travel Day

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SG Says: For an on-the-go outfit, layers are definitely your friend. Throw on dark-rinse jeans with your denim jacket for a look that’s stylish any day this summer.

Just don’t forget your shades (here’s our favorites under $100).

Saturday

Memorial Day Weekend Style: Outdoor bar

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SG Says: You’ll look great in a linen shirt and patterned shorts so long as the accessories are on point. Think: sunglasses you’d be mad at yourself for losing, and slip-on shoes instead of a flip flop or sneaker.

RELATED: How to dress like you’re headed on a European vacation

A brimmed hat that’s not a baseball cap may push you too far out of your comfort zone, I get it. If so, just make sure you apply sunscreen from the neck up…yes, including that small bald spot on the back of your head.

Memorial Day Weekend Style: Boardwalk stroll

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SG Says: Yep, Team SG is back at it with the bandana as essential summer accessory drum-beating.

Make sure to roll it instead of letting the tail drape down like a robber in a Western movie.

Memorial Day Weekend Style: Night out

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SG Says: Nothing screams summer more than a stylishly worn-in short-sleeve button-up shirt.

Bring a jacket for those evening temperatures, and keep the whole look tied together with suede sneakers and a tall sock.

Sunday

MDW Style: Backyard Barbecue

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SG Says: The stylish way to hide any BBQ stains and beers spills? A floral pattern, of course.

Pop on your millennial pink cap to complete this comfortable yet unique daytime look.

Monday

MDW Style: Homebound Ease

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SG Says: Bring back a touch of those long layers for the trip home by draping a shacket over your trusty button down.

RELATED: Get ready for summer with these warm weather style essentials

Simple and effective for the wardrobe win.

Megan Collins

I started Style Girlfriend to help guys look, feel, and act their best.

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