As Canadians we live for our summer weekends, after having spent months cooped up indoors and bundled up we count down the minutes to Friday afternoons where we can escape to patios, parks and cottage docks. Less is more when it comes to packing for a weekend away, so selecting versatile, comfy and low-maintenance pieces is the name of the game. Lightweight cotton tops, and casual jeans transition perfectly from bather cover-ups to cooler evenings and are easy to wash so you won’t have to worry about that BBQ stain. And don’t forget the most important item: SPF!

1. Ray- Ban Original Wayfarer, $182, available at Revolve Clothing

2. Aldo Skillan Hat, $20

3. Deux Lux Baha Weekender, $177, available at Shopbop

4. Sperry Top-Sider Audrey, $110, available at The Bay

5. Aerie Holly Floral Pushup Bikini Top, $38 and bottom, $22

6. Madewell League Stripe Pullover, US $59

7. Gap 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans, $79

By: Rachel Ingram, Toronto

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