What to wear on your spring weekend escape
Spring in the Northeast brings out the wanderlust. This is the perfect time to hit the road for a weekend escape.
First things first: what to pack?
Whether you’re plotting a girls’ weekend of shopping on Fifth Avenue and cocktails in the coolest Manhattan lounges, or jumping on a plane to catch the blooming scene in D.C., or staying put for an all-American weekend Fenway extravaganza, you just know you’re going to do the whole shebang in style. Here’s the rundown on what to pack for your stylish spring getaway, no matter where you’re headed.
THE DESTINATION >> High fashion meets retro chic in New York City.
TO STAY >> NH Collection New York Madison Avenue (nh-hotels.com/en/ho- tel/nh-collection-new-york- madison-avenue). The new boutique hotel on the corner of Madison and Fifth takes its glam midcentury modern period design cues from the show “Madmen.”
BE SEEN >> Shopping till you drop on Fifth Avenue, just beyond the hotel’s doors.
TO PACK >> The Rosa Handkerchief Midi-Length Slipdress ($495 on saksfifthavenue.com) by Alice + Olivia is the ideal fit for this retro-sophisticated environment. It’s ever-so-slightly over-the-top, perfect for the Mad Bar & Lounge in the lobby, where the live piano bar scene attracts a cosmopolitan set. Of course you’ll toss in a bold red lipstick like Christian Dior’s Couture Color Lipstick in Rouge Dior ($49 on dior.com). It hydrates and stays put, even after two martinis.
THE DESTINATION >> History and blooms in Washington D.C
THE STAY >> The Hamilton Hotel (hamiltonhoteldc.com), an historic 1922 downtown property, specializes in creating bespoke picnics for guests to take next door to Franklin Park amid the blooms.
BE SEEN >> At the Hotel’s Society lounge, for its Hanami Cherry Blossom pop-up bar, which (until May 4th) has been transformed into an over-thetop cherry blossom experience spotlighting craft cocktails and small plates. TO PACK >> For you, a breezy, picnic-perfect choice like Oliphant’s Exclusive Flora Blue Sleeveless Smocked Maxi Dress ($298 on tnuck.com) — part boho chic, part party dress, all warm-weather charm. For the kids, girls will feel right at home in the blooming gardens in the floral Print Crossback Skater Dress with Pockets ($46 on hannaandersson. com), while boys will thrill to the nature-inspired, cool snake print on the Graphic T-Shirt ($28 on hannaandersson.com).
THE DESTINATION >> A Fenway-centric staycation
THE STAY >> The official hotel of the Red Sox, Hotel Commonwealth (hotelcommonwealth.com) in Boston pulls out all the stops with suites like the two-room, Fenway Park Suite with balcony, complete with a direct view of Fenway Park, curated in partnership with the Boston Red Sox.
BE SEEN >> Post-game at the gleaming marble bar of the brand new Blue Ribbon Brasserie, digging into a tower of luscious seafood.
TO PACK >> Embrace the allAmerican spirit with none other than Ralph Lauren. Daytime should be as easy as a Cotton Mesh Polo Dress ($148 on ralphlauren.com), but once you’re out of the stands, reach for something a little more refined, like Lauren’s Striped Waffle-Knit Dress ($189 on ralphlauren.com).
THE DESTINATION >> Romance and dog walks on the beach
THE STAY >> Inn By The Sea (innbythesea.com) in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, hosts couples and their pooches in suites with stunning ocean views.
BE SEEN >> Chilling with your loved one and Fido (your other loved one) by the fire pits across from beautiful and sandy Crescent Beach.
TO PACK >> For those windswept walks on the beach at sunset, you’ll need something that echoes both the luxurious and environmentally conscious, like the Cashmere Wrap ($199 on garnethill.com) in certified sustainable cashmere. Don’t forget the something stylish for your furry darling, too — like the Barbour Tartan Dog Leash ($80 on nordstrom. com).