If you're headed for a vacation at the beach, be sure to pack these budget-and sand-friendly styles for your trip. From tote bags and sunglasses to swimsuits and flip-flops, this roundup of beach vacation essentials will help you soak up the sun - and save money - in style.
Swimwear
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Don't cringe - you are headed for the beach, right? Sunbathe in confident style by buying at least two swimsuits that make the most of your figure. 
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Flip-Flops
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With so many fabulous styles to choose from, you can never have too many of these budget-friendly beach essentials.
Colorful Totes
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Sunglasses, lotion, trashy novels. You've got a lot to carry around with you, but a fab tote can make it all look stylish.
Shorts
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Active beachcombers will want a pair of shorts or two on hand for games of volleyball or Frisbee.
Tank-Tops and T-Shirts
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Tired of holding in your stomach after that last pina colada? Skin starting to crisp? T-shirts and tanks come to the rescue in many a beach emergency.
Ruffle Skirts
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Instantly pull together a casually respectable look with an easy-to-wear ruffled skirt.
Sundresses
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Swap your cover-up for a cute sundress and you're ready for a causal after-beach soiree - flip-flops and all.
Cover-Ups
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Reach for a stylish cover-up when you don't feel like showing everybody your business while you stroll around the resort.
Hats
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Prevent wrinkles and cover your windblown mop of hair with a cute, wide-brimmed hat.
Sunglasses
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Hide your red, lotion-and sand-filled eyes with a pair of trendy sunglasses, and keep everyone guessing who you are.