Hawaii Packing List
Do you need to pack everything on this list? Absolutely not but this is what’s in my bag! All of these pieces are tried and true curvy girl approved!
*this is for a two-week trip
find everything I packed styled here
(36 outfits mixing and matching everything on this post)
before you get on the plane – check out these blog posts
Bay Area Beauty Beach Vacation Checklist – aka where to get the best spray tan
Ten Travel Tips and Tricks for 2022
AWAY Luggage Review (and all my travel favorites – get the packing cubes)
my REVOLVE beach vacation edit
the BEST denim shorts for curvy girls (that won’t ride up your ass)
Hawaii Safe Travels
Create a profile on the Hawaii Safe Travel website once and you are good to go! I created my profile in November of 2020 and it has been so easy to maintain. Just add in your new itinerary and the system will email you a QR code to use at the airport.
Luggage
we packed two AWAY bags for this trip (I know, I KNOW)
save $20 on your first AWAY suitcase or bag
AWAY replaced all of my broken suitcases after years of issues -> read all about it here and they’ve survived the trip (so far)
if you’re looking for premium luggage just snag this bag and call it a day
my amazon packing cubes are not aesthetically pleasing but they rock!
Shoes + Sandals
I somehow fit all of these in my carry-on suitcase!
Pro Tip: Always wear your chunkiest shoes on the plane to save space in your bag.
#TrustMe when I tell you to snag these Havianas! They just started carrying them at Target and they are truly the most comfortable sandals I have ever owned. If they can survive hours of walking around the cobblestone streets of San Miguel – they can survive ANYTHING!
the $25 and under Target Sandal edit
Freedom Moses – colorful two band slides (under $50) + 25% off at SAKS
the flat logo Chloé Woody Sandals (splurge)
the sandal of the season – the Prada Rubber Cage Platform Sandals (splurge)
my favorite sweatshirt brand VARLEY just dropped sandals and they are a HARD yes
Bags
love this amazon beach bag – under $20
I’m pretty sure we all own the $38 Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag by now – but have you checked out the Crossbody Camera Bag? She’s a bit more expensive at $78 but she’s a travel dream and she looks RICH!
for the beach: the Longchamp Le Pliage Filet Knit Bag or the Anine Bing Large Saffron Tote
you can FINALLY preorder the $88 Canvas Tote that I love to travel with
and I used my beloved large Telfar shopping bag as my personal item on the plane
What’s in My Bag?
this portable charger has changed my life
this sunscreen is always in my bag and excellent for applying throughout the day
I usually say no no no to makeup wipes – but these are different and biodegradable
they just dropped a travel size version of my favorite K18 hair mask
my BKR bottle + my BALA bangles
nipple covers + anti-chafe balm
this is my third $14 tangle teezer brush and I am OBSESSED! read the reviews!!
and I don’t go ANYWHERE without my travel steamer
Hats
the chin strap on my favorite lack of color hat is an ABSOLUTELY yes!
Sunglasses
Meghan Markle has them – they won’t break at $69 and I own them in three colors
Jewelry
the BEST amazon jewelry edit
and I packed all my jewels in this travel case – 10/10 order it before it sells out again
Swimsuits
new blog post – The Best One-Piece Swimsuits for Curvy Women
the most flattering cut out one piece
the SKIMS swimsuit collection just dropped
(so sad that I missed it for this trip)
the ULTIMATE amazon swimsuit roundup
if I could only pack one swimsuit for this trip it would be SPANX – I size up to a large
use the discount code: KATXSPANX
I do really well with the brand Summersalt – check out my edit + discount code here
J.Crew swim – shop my edit here
Aerie swim – shop my edit here
and the Aerie Crossover High Cut Cheeky Bikini Bottoms are the ONLY bikini bottoms you need
Buy One Get One For $10 USD all bikinis at Aerie
Bras
I hate wearing bras in Hawaii and opt for the Amazon nipple covers (that come with their own travel case)
99% of the time
but when I HAVE to wear a bra I opt for the SKIMS $28 Fits Everybody Bandeau Bralette (size large)
and when I need something with an underwire I really only reach for this adult strapless bra from SPANX because the band is so comfortable and doesn’t dig into my rib cage AT ALL – KATXSPANX discount code
find my full blog post on all my favorite bras here
and if I choose to workout out – this amazon dupe for my favorite lululemon sports bra is IT!
Dresses
I’ve had the three same Reformation dresses for YEARS – they NEVER go out of style and they wear beautifully year after year
the exercise dress was made for Hawaii – wear it to brunch, hiking, or the pool (I packed black and deep taupe)
Coverups
the Sienna Kimono by Maaji
the Michael Stars Farrah Caftan is a cult favorite and best seller on Revolve (when it isn’t sold out)
and then I found the $30 dupe for the Michael Stars Farrah Caftan – she’s the same style, she’s $30 and she’s made from Amazon fabric 🙁
I’ve had this J. Crew leopard coverup for easily 10 years
The Best Selling Revolve Tularosa Peek A Boo Dress
Shorts
Nike Flex Essential 2-in- 1 | Women’s Training Shorts $40 – zero chafing
the $60 Free People Hot Shot Reversible Set was made for Hawaii – it’s easy to pack and can be worn several different ways – 10/10
looking for denim shorts? hit up all the AGOLDE sales here
or snag my current personal favorite shorts from AGOLDE – the long parker
Thank you for all the recommendations!! Just in time for my trip to Maui, I bought a ton of stuff from your list. Really helped a sister out! xo, Christine