The Best 15 Items to Buy During Memorial Day Weekend

The time has finally come, people. While the unpredictable springtime weather usually allows you to get away with wearing some of your winter pieces just a little bit longer, the summertime heat wave is fast approaching. For many, the unofficial start to summer is Memorial Day weekend. Flocks of people trek down to the beach for the first time of the season, barbecues are abundant, and swimming pools get uncovered.

Memorial Day weekend can also be the perfect time to bolster up your wardrobe for the hotter months. That down jacket you copped from SSENSE is fire, but isn't worth a heat stroke when it's 90 degrees and humid in June. Many people prefer layering up in the fall and wintertime, but that doesn't mean you can't look stylish for your next beach trip either.

Whether you are looking for a fire pair of swim trunks, shades to block the sun, or just a colorful new T-shirt to embrace the next season, here are our picks for the 15 best items to purchase during Memorial Day weekend and kickstart your summer wardrobe.

Price: app. $189

For when you want to wear something similar to a Wayfarer but cooler. And tortoise matches everything.

Price: app. $253

Suicoke's collabed with everyone from BAPE to John Elliott, but go for the classic black style if you want more mileage out of the chunky sandals.

Price: $115

Ideal choice for a cookout, picnic, or any event where you want to stand out.

Price: $300

Tie-dye is everywhere, but this particular option, featuring a dunking robot, puts a different spin on the trend.

Price: $198

For cool summer nights, a little bit of lime green courtesy of this John Elliott hoodie, does the trick.

Price: $175

Hiking shorts that can be worn on and off the trails.

Price: $60

Palace's take on the cross-body man bag, which they call a body sack, has been updated with a camo-tree print.

Price: $68

The perfect pair of swim trunks you'll wear all summer,

Price: $168

Leave it to Noah to make a nautical-inspired tote that can transition from boats to beaches to even work.

Price: $25

Stay hydrated with this Bodega Vision Nalgene water bottle. We know you want it.

Price: $150

It's not a good look to bring your shower towel to the beach. Try this one from Stone Island instead.

Price: $168

It's typical and expected to wear a Supreme box logo anything, so why not be different with this pink silk shirt influenced by Salvador Dali's The Persistence of Memory painting. If it's sold out, consider this artistic option from Our Legacy.

Price: $64

Pick up this hat that features a custom made Union graphic designed by American painter Kostas Seremetis.

Price: $72

Upgrade you white T-shirts with this perfectly worn one from Kith.

Price: $54

These will pair nicely with those Suicoke sandals.

Price: $170

Nothing says summer like an outdoor speaker, and most aren't this well designed.

Price: $147

Fanny packs are uqibquitous at this point, so if you want to engage in the trend try something sleek like this style from A-Cold-Wall*.