Summer may be coming to a close, but you can still soak up the last few weeks of sun! Call up your best gal pals and instead of brunch, plan a summer pool party. That’s exactly what I did with Caitlin of Sauci Style, Donna from On the DL Lifestyle and Amanda of Get on My Chic a few weeks ago. We picked a date and then each of us took on a task, like buying cute floats, delicious snacks (and some healthy ones too) and beverages to sip on poolside. The result was an awesome day together and a little bit of a tan too. Below are my 5 must haves for a summer pool party.
Shop the Post
My swimsuits: 1st – Solid and Striped // 2nd – Show Me Your Mumu // 3rd – Eberjey, Watermelon Bag
Caitlin’s swimsuits: 1st – Zimmermann // 2nd – Chiara Boni // 3rd – Beach Riot
Donna’s swimsuits: 1st – Topshop (sold out, similar here and here) // 2nd – Solid and Striped
Amanda’s swimsuits: 1st – Ana Cheri Swim // 2nd – Seafolly
Everything You Need for a Summer Pool Party
Summer is synonymous with being poolside (or the beach). With a little bit of coordination, you can plan the perfect pool party before summer’s over.
All your best baes
This goes without saying, but it’s not a party without your besties! Grab your girls, crank the jams and catch up for a few hours of quality time. Of course, don’t forget to snap a few pics too.
Invest in a few fun floats
For our get together, I rounded up some super cute floats at my local Dick’s Sporting Goods like this personal island and this popsicle. They were both really affordable at $10 and $30. Then, I splurged on one nicer, bigger swan float from Revolve. Don’t forget to grab the air pump or you won’t be floating at all!
Wear some cute swimsuits
The one piece is here to stay! Though I love the tan lines of a bikini, these days I prefer a chic one piece. Current faves include this one from Solid & Striped that shows some cleavage but is figure flattering and this belted piece (so on trend) from Show Me Your Mumu.
Pack some delicious treats
It’s no secret I have a sweet tooth (fun fact: I worked at Dairy Queen for 4 years!). These rosé and champagne gummy bears from Lolli & Pops were a MUST! Be careful not to eat the entire package! We balanced our snacks out with a healthy tray of fruit.
Pour the rosé
Rosé all day is right! I’ve been sipping on the Doña Paula Rosé of Malbec all summer long and you should be too (if you’re of legal drinking age, that is).
That’s it! These are my 5 must haves for a fabulous day at the pool. Get your party planned and let me know how it goes.
