WEARING:

LINEN VEST: Banana Republic( sold out), similar styles Here, Here, and Here/ SKIRT: Here, Here, and Here/ HAT: DIY, options Here, Here, and Here/ BAG: Sparrows Weave, great options Here, Here, and Here/ SANDALS: Tory Burch, I also love these pairs Here, Here, and Here/ 

CAROLINE'S WEARING:

DRESS: Charlotte sy Dimby Here/

I didn’t overthink what to wear; I just wanted something that felt like summer, like me, and like it belonged somewhere between the harbor and an ice cream stop. So I grabbed my white linen vest, the gingham skirt, and, of course, my DIY hat, probably the most “me” thing in this outfit.

The vest is breezy but structured,  the kind of piece that quietly says summer staple. I added a vintage, colorful fish pin for a more playful touch. The gingham skirt brought a sweet, nostalgic edge to the look, swinging with every step down Bearskin Neck.

The natural tones in the blue-and-white palette kept the sun off while I browsed little shops and watched boats drift by.

Rockport has this easy charm, not just in how you want to dress while you're there, but in everything around you. The colors, the breeze, it all invites you to slow down and just enjoy being part of the scene.