It’s here! The first weekend of the official Hamptons season is upon us at last, which means it’s finally time to roll out those fabulous summer threads and hit the town looking as cool as the margarita in your neatly manicured hand. At a loss for what to pack in your awesome monogrammed weekender? Fret not. We got your back.

On the Way There:

Showcase your infinite fashion wisdom by choosing a comfy summer dress that’s neither too light for the City nor too stiff for the Hamptons. This cotton piece by DKNY (available at Macy’s) is perfect. Add some sporty accessories and grab your weekender (ours is from iomoi.com) and you’re on your way.

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First and Foremost: Your Swimsuit

The point of the Hamptons is to relax on the sand and forget your winter worries, so we’ll start with your most important garment: an amazing swimsuit. This is the first weekend of the summer, so everyone’s a little pasty. No shame in that, but let’s skip those brightly colored or, even worse, white bikinis until our skin tones are bronzed and beautiful enough to handle them. While you work on your tan, go with a navy or black suit with low-key detailing, like this adorable scallop-edged Chloe number, available at Net-a-Porter.com. Gorgeous.

Next…A Cover-Up

Of course you’ll need a cute cover-up to wear to and from the beach, and here’s where the bright colors can work nicely. This embroidered linen dress in bright coral is the perfect carefree piece to get you in the summer mindset. And it'll match your daiquiri! From Calypso.

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Complete Your Daytime Look:

With a great big sporty watch like the ones available from Michael Kors, some cool shades and a great pair of flat gold sandals, like the these Belle by Sigerson ones available at Bergdorfs.

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And When the Sun Goes Down

Go for a fun, flouncy, floral (that’s a mouthful...), again in bright summer colors, like this flattering strapless number from Parker, available at IntermixOnline. Complete your look with some dainty gold jewelry, strappy heels or wedges and a polished blazer. Who says you can’t do effortless-chic?

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Plus, Keep Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed

With these great Herbal Essentials scented towelettes. They come in Orange, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Peppermint, cost fifteen bucks a pack at Whole Foods and freshen you up a hell of a lot better than Purrell. We don't leave home without 'em. Throw some sunscreen towelettes in the mix, and you’re good to go! Just don’t forget your underwear.