Every year, New Yorkers patiently wait for the summer to arrive for a plethora of reasons. Outside dining reopens, summer Fridays are back in session, days in the park become a part of everyone's weekly routine, and most exciting of all, the Hamptons season arrives.
All fall, winter, and spring long, New Yorkers wait patiently to escape far to the east to the land of hydrangeas, lobster rolls, and white linen pants to drink too much rosé and relax on the beach with friends. Luckily for me, this summer will be my second summer spending most of my weekends out East.
This time around, I know my way around the Hamptons—including the best places to eat and shop and, of course, the best places to stay. I had heard so many rave reviews about this chic small hotel in Amagansett called The Roundtree that when it was time for me to book my escape from the city, I knew I had to stay there. Visiting this property is like arriving at your chicest friend's house. Every morning brings a fresh breakfast waiting for you on the lushest lawn you've ever seen—not to mention bike access and spacious rooms.
Plus, the Roundtree Amagansett is perfectly located between East Hampton and Montauk, so I was able to check out the chic Staud East Hampton store one day and head to Surf Lodge with my friends the next.
Not only have I scouted out the best hotels, restaurants, and bars in the Hamptons, but I've also mastered packing for a weekend out East, from the perfect baby tee and shorts to wear on a beach walk or morning coffee run to summer dresses to wear to dinner to the carry-on that has changed my travel game completely.
Keep scrolling to take a look at all the chic pieces I bring with me when I head to the Hamptons.
I just got my hands on this weekend travel bag, and wow, it's a game changer.
When heading out East, I always pack a good maxi dress. This gingham one just screams "summer in the Hamptons" to me.
The perfect easy, sleek carry-on bag.
I wore this adorable top and capri-pant set from For Love and Lemons in Sag Harbor and got so many compliments.
Can't forget the matching pants.
My facial sunscreen of choice.
Hill House's dresses are made for weekends out East.
These face masks always come with me for a weekend away.
Staud just opened the chicest store in East Hampton. When I walked in for the first time, I was obsessed. These pretty crochet mules were the first thing that caught my attention.
How adorable is this bikini? I'm obsessed with the way Frankies Bikinis swimsuits fit.
Shop the matching Dove Bikini Bottom ($90).
This is the fragrance I won't go anywhere without. It smells like summer in a bottle. If you buy only one thing from this roundup, make it this.
I wore this bra in white, but unfortunately, that color is now sold out. That being said, the black is just as chic.
These shorts plus the Splendor Bra above were my outfit of choice for bike rides from the Roundtree Amagansett to Moby's for an Aperol spritz.
This TikTok-viral sunscreen has become my favorite product of the summer. Plus, it's so fun to apply.
It doesn't get cuter than this.
I always travel with a baby tee and shorts. Luckily for me, Dairy Boy just dropped the cutest set.
These go with everything.
A pretty white top always makes it into my Hamptons suitcase.
Jenny Bird's summer jewelry is fire.
Out of all the pretty summer dresses I own, this one is my favorite.
Perfect to bring to the beach, a picnic, or the farmers market.
My go-to facial spray in a mini size.
It doesn't really get more beach weekend than this shell clutch.
I wore this top styled with white jeans for lunch at Moby's.
A sleek pair of sunglasses is always in my summer rotation.
Every time I travel, I bring one solid one-piece and one bikini. Monday Swimwear always comes through.
A no-brainer when packing for the beach.
My current favorite under-$100 sandals.
A good linen minidress is always on my must-pack list when heading out East.
The crochet minidress of my dreams from one of my favorite brands.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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