Catherines

Here's a secret, ladies: the right clothes make the vacation. And more to the point, the wrong clothes can break a vacation. If you don't feel confident and pulled together, you are just not going to have a good time. It's the truth! So, consider this your pack-and-go guide for a summer vacation you'll love to write home about.

For a summer sojourn to the seashore, think soft, flowy and light. Embellished tanks and tunics shape a flattering silhouette in multicolored tropical and exotic prints. Paired with sleek white pants, these effortless, comfortable tops keep you cool in the hot mid-day sun, as you dine beachside before taking a stroll through the local town. Add earrings, heels and lipstick for a dressier night look. Or trade in your casual-cool outfit for a black and white tropical print sundress for a nighttime head-turner.

For a trip abroad, think sleek and sophisticated and pack pieces that go from day to night easily, so you can go wherever the road takes you. Ahhh, we can see the cozy cafe in Paris now: The small table brings you oh-so close to your husband as the two of you sip red wine from a carafe, and the hot summer breeze rushes through the windows that open out onto the street. Oh, sorry. We're back now. Okay, so here's the “it” item for your European vacation: The Slinky Dress. Wear it with a pair of sturdy (but still cute) flats for your sightseeing days, and slip on wedges for a night of impromptu dancing at the cantina down the road from your hotel. Ole! (Yes, we've moved on to Spain. Hey, a girl can dream, can't she?) While you're at it, grab some slinky separates (skirt, tank, pants, cardigan…). These versatile, easy-care items wear well and pack perfectly because of their chic lines and wrinkle-free fabric. Add a few fun tees, a pair of capris, a bathing suit or two, cover-up, sunglasses and your wanderlust and you've got the recipe for a fashion-forward and fancy-free trip of a lifetime.

Before you fly the friendly skies, surf on over to Catherines. With our vast collection of vacation essentials, packing—a normally arduous task to say the least—will actually be fun. You don't have to sacrifice style for comfort and substance. Designed with the needs and wants of plus size women, our styles fit well and feel great for any occasion, keeping you in the height of the season's best trends anywhere, any time, in any state or any country. These clothes dress the moments and make the memories. With Catherines, you'll be the leader of the pack wherever the road may take you.

Happy—and well-dressed—trails! Make catherines.com or a Catherines near you, your summer vacation destination before you leave on that jet plane.