What To Take To The Pool

It has been H-O-T, hot lately. I’m talking 100 degree heat here. The only place to be comfortable outside is in a swimming pool, not laying out beside it, actually in it.

In honor of the extreme heat, I’m designating this week as Pool Week on For Your Inspiration. Today’s post shows a simple, but pretty look for hanging out poolside. It covers just the basics for a day at the pool: suit, towel, sunglasses, sandals, bag and tunes.

This inspiration board starts with the swimsuit, and while I would probably never pay $80 for a suit, the cut is too forgiving and the style too classic not to show. Choosing a solid color means you can have fun with all the accessories, and fun is all you should expect when hitting the pool.

clockwise from top left: photo by kagey_b; swimsuit from j.crew; bag from Old Navy; Apple iPod Nano; sunglasses from New York & Company; sandals from Payless; towel from Target