How to dress for vacation

So, I read this article On A Cup of Jo

(I love her blogby the way)

Right before our vacation to Mexico for a long weekend

I knew i had to pack a wedding dress, a swim suit, a hiking outfit, and it would be hot

So I went on a mini shopping spree 

I also wanted a neutral color palatte (mainly black and white and jean material) so that pieces would go together more easily,

my accent color was teal

(LOVE IT!)

I am no fashion expert, by any means but I was so comfortable and still had room in my carry on 

Outfit #1: pink button down dress as a cover up with swim suit during the day,

and.. add a sweater and jeans for night

 Outfit #2: Striped t-shirt and jeans with a teal sweater and teal flats

Outfit #3: Hiking outfit

Printed teal tank top and jean shorts with tennis shoes

I also wore a hat with this outfit (it's next to the dog food, don't mind that)

at night worn with beige cardigan (above) and jeans

Outfit #4: Out on the town

The morning of the wedding we went to the market. Due to the amount of walking we were probably going to do i choose a dress with a hat (weird maybe, but it was hot). Polka dot black and white dress, gold gladiator sandals and hat.

Outfit #5: Wedding outfit

This was a must and the winner from this poll

I found these nude pumps from kohls for less than $20 and worn with my beige cardigan

So that was my suitcase

- one pair of knee length jean shorts

- one swim suit

- pink button down dress

- black and white polka dot dress

- teal cardigan

- beige cardigan

- brown polka dot dress

- gold gladiators (sandals)

- teal flats

- nude pumps

- tennis shoes

I would say not too shabby and could last at least 5 days in combinations. I could also take out the flats in the mixture. I didn't use them as much as I wanted to. I also would like to add a few more t-shirts to the mix.

Deffinately doing it again, especially when i go to LA in June/July.

Do you have any packing tips?