Beachy Keen

Having lived in Northampton Massachusetts (the hippie cousin of the preppy Long Island, New York towns) for four years, and summering in Manhattan for… longer than that… I have no experience with Hampton couture. However, I have watched enough TV (Sex and the City, Single In the Hamptons or The Real Housewives of New York City anyone?) and hobnobbed with enough people who “summer” outside of the City to know that it’s a beach by day party at night scene.

When you find yourself in the prep capital of New York, you may blending in with the regulars or make a statement of your own in day time attire:

Blend in elegantly with modern classics with summery pops of color.

Striped towel, Lands End
Safari shirt dress, Gap Body
Graphic print bikini, H&M
Yellow jelly flats, J.Crew

Or stand out in a bright tank dress and a more subdued one piece of your choice.

Floral print beach towel and rubber gladiators, Old Navy
Black Monokini, Newport-News
Sheer mesh cover-up, Rogan for Target “Go International”