What I Wore in Florida: Spring Looks from Ponte Vedra to Amelia Island | Jo-Lynne Shane

Spring Outfits for a Florida Getaway

SIZING NOTES: I’m 5’5″ and I usually wear a small or medium in tops and dresses, a 29 or 30 in jeans and pants, and a size 8 shoe. Gifted items are indicated by c/o; everything else I purchased myself.

Traveling from Philly to Jacksonville is an easy direct flight, and I wore these featherweight olive green cargo pants and a black and white striped tank with a black utility jacket. In retrospect, I should have left the black jacket at home and gone with my white hoodie or the beige Camp Jacket instead. The black didn’t really complement most of the other pieces in my travel capsule, and even when it technically worked, I found myself reaching for lighter colors.

Otherwise, it turned out to be the perfect travel outfit. I wore the tank and pants (with flip flops) almost every morning to go down and work in the common area of our resort, and wearing my running sneakers helped keep my bulkiest shoes out of my suitcase. Unfortunately, I didn’t end up wearing them in Florida… but I’m getting ahead of myself!

Z Supply tank (M) // EVEREVE utility jacket (M) // Athleta cargo pants in Aspen Olive (6) // On Cloud sneakers (9) // LAGOS earrings // similar necklace // AWAY Everywhere Bag // AWAY The Medium

After we arrived and got settled into our room, I swapped the pants and sneakers for white shorts and flip flops. Then Paul and I headed out to explore the resort and take our first walk on the beach!

Z Supply tank (M) // Vineyard Vines shorts (8) // beek flip flops (8)

We ate dinner at a restaurant in our resort that overlooks the ocean. I changed into white pants and a cute top for the evening. It was a warm night, but I brought a jacket along, just in case it got chilly inside.

Side note: These white jeans are sooo soft and comfortable, and they’re on sale right now at Bloomingdale’s!

Also, the rattan earrings I’m wearing are from a boutique in Sarasota, so I can’t link them. But I love how they complement the light neutral tones in the outfit and add to the beachy vibe.

cloth & stone Stripe Square Neck Tank (S) // EVEREVE Camp Jacket (M) // AG jeans – on sale! (30) // Veronica Beard slides (8) // rattan hoops // similar necklace // EVEREVE bracelet pack

I declared our first full day in Ponte Vedra a Pool Day, but I had a bit of work to do that morning, so I took my laptop down to one of the common areas overlooking the ocean. Once I wrapped that up, we spent the rest of the day by the pool. I only brought one cover-up with me, so you’ll be seeing this one a few times!

Seafolly cover-up (M) // La Blanca swimsuit (10) // beek flip flops (8) // rag & bone tote // Eric Javits hat

I changed into this casual outfit for dinner that night at a local BBQ spot overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. It was still quite warm, so I went with white shorts and this bright pink top, and kept it relaxed and comfortable with sneakers.

As an aside, this NAGHEDI woven hobo turned out to be a great last-minute addition to my travel capsule—and it’s currently on sale! I carried it a lot during the trip because it holds more than the rattan shoulder bag I brought, and I don’t have to be as precious with it. It folds flat, or you can roll or fold it, so it didn’t take up much extra space in my suitcase.

LNA Dessa Muscle Tee (M) // Vineyard Vines shorts (8) // VEJA sneakers (39) // NAGHEDI Nomad Hobo in Cashmere (on sale!) // LAGOS earrings // similar necklace

The next day, Paul and I drove into St. Augustine and did some of the typical touristy stuff. It wasn’t as warm that day, so I wore cropped blue jeans. I added a bright coral muscle tee and topped it off with my new EVEREVE Camp Jacket in the Sand color. I’m so glad I grabbed that jacket during a spontaneous mall trip the day before we left—it ended up being the perfect elevated topper for so many of my outfits on this trip.

I opted for my VEJA sneakers to keep it casual and comfortable for a day with lots of walking, and I like how the “Sable” accents tie in with the light beige jacket and taupe shoulder bag. I finished the outfit with a coordinating belt and bold silver earrings.

EVEREVE Camp Jacket (M) // EVEREVE Nora Muscle Tee (S) // MOTHER Insider (29) // VEJA Esplar (39) // similar belt // silver hoops // NAGHEDI hobo

After working in the lobby for a bit the next morning, I drove over to a nearby coffee shop to meet up with Sydney for our weekly meeting. I threw on the same jeans but paired them with a breezy, textured linen-blend button-up with a flowy fit and rolled dolman sleeves. I finished the look with brown slides for a bit of contrast. I love this outfit—it feels elevated yet relaxed, and just right for a casual coffee meeting.

EVEREVE Cecilia Shirred Top (S) // MOTHER Insider (29) // Veronica Beard slides (8) // NAGHEDI hobo // similar earrings // Anna Beck necklace

We started out by the pool the next day, but when it got windy and clouded over, we decided to drive over and explore downtown Fernandina Beach instead. I threw on blue jeans and sneakers with this washed black t-shirt, and brought my white hoodie along in case I got cold by the water.

As you can see, I really didn’t need to bring so many tops—but since I had the options, I figured I might as well change it up!

Gap Factory hoodie (S) // EVEREVE Teddy Washed V Neck Tee (M) // MOTHER jeans (29) // VEJA sneakers (39) // NAGHEDI hobo // Celine sunnies

The next day turned out to be a perfect pool day—bright and sunny with not a cloud in the sky. Since it was also our last full day in Florida, we made the most of it! We grabbed coffee and muffins at the coffee shop and headed out early to claim our lounge chairs. We spent the entire day pool-side, reading and napping, and this is the only photo I took. Clearly I was too relaxed to worry about getting a proper outfit shot!

We finally came back up to our room around 5 o’clock to shower and change for dinner. I wore that bright pink muscle tee again, this time with my white jeans. And since it was a chilly evening, I topped it off with a denim jacket.

This one is the KUT from the Kloth Lana Two Pocket Jacket—it has a cropped silhouette, oversized chest pockets, and a raw hem that gives it a modern twist on the classic spring topper.

LNA Dessa Muscle Tee (M) // KUT from the Kloth denim jacket c/o (S) // AG jeans (30) // Veronica Beard slides (8) // Anna Beck necklace // Jenny Bird earrings & bangle

Our flight to Philly wasn’t scheduled to leave Jacksonville until later in the afternoon the next day, so we spent a couple more hours by the pool that morning and had lunch there before heading out. I wore my swimsuit under this tank top and shorts, and I brought my travel pants and the necessary undergarments to change into before we left for the airport.

Gap Factory hoodie (S) // Sea Level swimsuit in Khaki (10) // Z Supply tank (M) // Vineyard Vines shorts (8) // beek flip flops (8) // NAGHEDI hobo

And this was what I wore to travel home. As you can see, that black utility jacket I wore on the flight down ended up being totally unnecessary—although I still love how it leveled up the look. I never even unpacked the packing cube it was in while we were on Amelia Island, so I just threw on my white hoodie to head home instead. It worked fine with the running shoes… which I also didn’t end up needing (along with the workout clothes I packed).

I didn’t go to the gym even once on this trip, and it’s not like we did much walking most days either. I could definitely feel it by the end of our time in Florida. All of my pants were tight, and I just didn’t feel great. Lesson learned! I need to be more disciplined about exercise when I travel for extended periods of time.

Gap Factory hoodie (S) // Z Supply tank (M) // Athleta cargo pants in Aspen Olive (6) // On Cloud sneakers (9) // LAGOS earrings // NAGHEDI hobo (on sale) // AWAY Everywhere Bag // AWAY The Medium

That said, it was still an amazing trip. Paul and I loved exploring some new areas, and we had plenty of time to relax, read, and enjoy each other’s company. I’m already scheming our next getaway.

Thanks for following along. I hope this gives you a few outfit ideas if you’ve got a spring getaway coming up!