SWIM TOP | SWIM BOTTOM | SUNGLASSES
Last week we went to Panama City Beach as a family of 9! My whole family went and we had the BEST TIME!!! We had delicious seafood, strolled the beach, and only had a few hours of rain! We stayed at an airbnb at the Laketown Wharf. The condo itself was very spacious and comfortable! The only cons were that it was across the road from the beach and that there were only 3 elevators for thousands of people so it took a little while at high traffic times to get an elevator. But overall it was great!
TANK | SHORTS | SANDALS | ANKLE BRACELET | LUGGAGE
This travel outfit was very comfortable!! I’ve tried several black tank tops and this tank top is great! It’s less than $20 and super soft and ribbed! I prefer a ribbed material for these types of basics because I feel like they hold their shape better! These distressed shorts are only $15 and easily the best basic I’ve bought this summer so far! My sandals are also only $15 and I have them in leopard and pink! They’re super soft and comfortable! I know all influencers have this luggage, but that’s because it’s incredible! I have the soft and hard shell versions and love them both! They’re incredibly easy to maneuver and very well made! I love the handles on the top and side because it’s easier to load them and I really love the look!
The first night we were at the beach, we arrived at the condo and settled in and went to the Walmart across the street for breakfast and lunch food. We had Juan Taco and it was delicious! It’s a tiny little place on the grounds of the condo and they close at 7PM so we barely made it, but it was very good!
BATHING SUIT COVER UP | BATHING SUIT TOP |
Honestly, until the month of June, I had not put on a bathing suit in almost three years. I don’t know what happened between now and then, but swimwear has DEFINITELY changed! 😂 I have no business wearing those high cut bottoms and apparently that’s the only way they’re made now. I literally ordered 20 bathing suits. Only 4 worked, but I’m very pleased with them! The first one I loved was this Antonio Melani high waisted bottom and top from Dillards! The floral pattern on this bathing suit is beautiful and the bottoms are nice and high waisted with the cutest tie in the middle! They also have nice coverage and I would not consider them “cheeky” at all! I’m also obsessed with this cover up! It’s got a beautiful Swiss dot pattern all over, bell sleeves and lace! The super nice thing about it is that it has a tie in the front so you can wear it open or tied and it looks more like a dress!
This beautiful hat is incredible for the beach! It covers your head and neck so you don’t have to worry about getting burned! (Always wear SPF though!) I got it wet and transported it in my beach bag daily and it did not lose shape at all! It’s at a great price point and is made by a great brand! I literally reached for it every day whether I was going to the pool or the beach or out to dinner! This is the perfect flowy beachy dress! The tie straps are super cute and it has pockets! You can dress it up or down and it would be so cute with a bump!
The second night we went to dinner at Pompano Joe’s Seafood House at Pier Park and they by far had the best crab legs of the whole trip! Pier Park is a huge entertainment area in Panama City and has tons of restaurants, shops and activities!
SWIM TOP | SWIM BOTTOM | SUNGLASSES
This was another bathing suit that worked for me! I found it on Amazon! I loved the sleeves on the top and the product photo showed the bottoms being shorts. I ordered it anyway because I liked the top. The suit arrived and the bottoms were regular high waisted bottoms with a tortoise belt! It was super cute, but I decided to go with these high waisted tie front bottoms instead! Either would work perfectly! I love the headscarf trend! it’s perfect for covering salty, sandy hair and super cute!
THIS. DRESS. IS. EVERYTHING. I was so excited to find this dress! The photos do not do it justice! This dress is so beautifully embroidered and substantially made of the softest material! It also has pockets! Red isn’t usually my go-to color, but I’m glad I stepped out of my comfort zone for this one because it just screams beach to me! These adorable fish earrings are so cute with the dress! I love the neutral color palette and that they can be paired with so many different things! I’m obsessed with these raffia sandals! It’s hard to find them these days at a good price point and these are perfect at just $25!!
The third night we ate at Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant! IT WAS SO GOOD! it’s right on the beach with a volleyball net and play area for children and it’s very popular! I tried oysters for the first time and absolutely loved them! They were covered in garlic butter and parmesan cheese so it was definitely hard not to love them!
SWIM TOP | SWIM BOTTOMS | HAT | ANKLE BRACELET | COVER UP | SUNGLASSES | JELLY SHOES (SIMILAR)
This was another swimsuit *WIN* in my opinion! Dillards literally had hundreds of swim suits to choose from! We spent the third fourth day at the pool after a few thunderstorms and had the best time! I love these bottoms again because they were high waisted and have the cute tie! The top has a tie back, which is really good for support, and removable straps! These sunglasses were great and I reached for them the most through out the trip!
I looooooooove a good Kaftan! I’m obsessed with the print on this dress! It was one of my best sellers last year! You can wear this dress casual or dressed up! I’m wearing it as a cover up here, but have worn it to dinner!
The fourth night we went to The Wharf. It’s a buffet with all you can eat crab legs. Quinton and my dad were in Heaven!
This beautiful dress was perfect for the beach! The adjustable tie straps are covered with seashells and tassels! It’s got a smocked top and perfect length! These sandals are very comfortable and go with lots of different looks! I can’t get enough of these adorable earrings! I’ve followed Teggy French for a long time and love her style! She started her own boutique and I want everything she sells! These earrings and dress are part of her collection and I love them so much!
I’m obsessed with this beautiful dress! I’ve been waiting a few months to wear this to the perfect occasion! It has a beautiful tied back and raised floral pattern all over! I paired it with my new favorite rattan earrings and loved the pair together!
The last night we went to the Saltwater Grill and it was INCREDIBLE!!! It was so beautiful inside and out and the food was amazing! They by far had the best seafood I’ve ever eaten and my dad said the best steak he’s ever had!
I definitely recommend trying to get to dinner a little early to beat the crowds. We would usually head to dinner around 5 or 5:15. You could expect a little bit of traffic and a wait when you got to your restaurant, which I don’t mind at all because it gave us time to take photos and talk! The first night we started getting ready at 5:00 and headed out by 7:00 and didn’t get back to the room until 10-11:00. I feel like that is to be expected on the weekends, especially at the beach during peak season!
Overall, this was by far the best vacation I’ve ever been on and I feel like I could appreciate it so much more being older and after a year like last year when no one got to go anywhere, I was super thankful to be able to go on vacation, especially with everyone I love!
Curious about what I took to the beach? Everything is linked here!