Guest Edit: Kellyn Loehr of 'Best Friends'
This fellow Substacker is an actual boating pro, so heed her nautical notions!
Hi and happy Friday!
This week’s guest editor is Kellyn Loehr of
! My only Substack friend I’ve met irl, and let me tell you, she is easily as cool and inviting as her writing and style suggests. This week’s curation makes me want to spend the full summer lounging in a boat off the coast of Rhode Island (what more could I hope for??).A note from Kellyn on her curation: It’s boating and beach season, and I’m getting ready for a tropical vacation with plenty of both. When I go somewhere warm, I try to pack light and smart. I want clothes that look great but aren’t too precious to wear to the beach, or while helping crew my parent's boat. This collection will let you move from the salty sea to the yacht club with ease.
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1. Matching blue tank/skirt set, $30. I love a matching set, especially for vacation. You can wear the pieces separately for versatility, but together they feel a little more dressed up.
2. Lauren Manoogian cream pants, $156. It’s always smart to pack at least one pair of pants for travel days or unexpectedly breezy nights on a tropical vacation. I love these oversized ones by Lauren Manoogian. They’re a great alternative to classic linen or the trending bloomer look.
3. Corona Beach Yacht Club tee, $25. I can’t make a collection without at least one great vintage tee. This one’s perfectly worn in — ideal for throwing over a swimsuit or wearing to bed on vacation.
4. Alain Mikli tortoise cateye sunglasses, $69. Polarized sunnies are a must have for life out on the water. Why not make them this pair of very cool Alain Miklis?
5. Ingeborg Hecht striped dress, $42. It’s nice to have one dress that doesn’t get cross-pollinated with any swimwear, and a more fitted cut always feels exciting after wearing billowing swim cover ups all day.
6. Woven jute bag, $68. A good woven bag is non-negotiable on a tropical trip. Sturdy enough for the beach, and chic enough for dinner. This one does it all.
7. Clyde straw hat with kerchief, $42. Can’t hit the beach without a killer sun hat. This Clyde one is a total steal—grab it while you can.
8. Baby blue baja hoodie, $20. A very Rudy Jude feeling piece. Best worn over a swimsuit with no pants!
9. Open side cream sweater vest, $14. I am obsessed with this cotton vest with its very deep cut armholes. I imagine wearing this over a swimsuit, or as a light layer for the evenings.
10. Red striped button down, $35. One must never go on a trip without a good buttondown in the mix. I’ve been looking for a good red striped one for a long time and they are surprisingly hard to find. I think this one is quite a catch.
11. Sailboat bucket bag, $44. This boat bag might be a little on the nose, but it’s the perfect pop of color. Not to mention it’s roomy enough to haul all your beach day essentials.
12. Lauren Manoogian x No. 6 sandals, $35. Clogs might not be the obvious choice for the boat or beach, but that’s why I like them. They are so comfortable and easy to slip on they will instantly elevate your entire outfit.
13. Red plaid trunks, $48. Don’t forget your trunks! I usually cut the lining out of my vintage swim shorts, but you do you. This vintage plaid pair is guaranteed to earn compliments.
14. Pleats Please summer print shorts, $261. I love the idea of wearing Issey Miyake from the boat to the (yacht) club — you’ll probably be the only one rocking Pleats Please. I would pair these with an old tattered tee for a good contrast effect.
15. Freego sailor dress, $99. Obsessed with this sailor dress. It actually looks sail-ready. I love when something is both super wearable and ridiculously cute.
16. Tan crochet skirt set, $150. Sheer magic! Throw this set over your suit by day, wear it with cute black underwear by night, and mix and match the pieces all vacation long.
Thank you so much again, Kellyn! Have a great weekend and see you next Wednesday xx Maggie
Grabbed that perfectly worn yellow tee so fast!
Love this!! ⛵️♥️