Welcome to "The Perfect," ELLE.com's weekly roundup, where we lay out exactly what you'll need for the perfect outfit, shopping list, Saturday night, or whatever it may be. In a shopping landscape where the options are endless, consider it a complete snapshot of must-haves.
The perfect beach-to-bar look is one made up entirely of easy-to-pack pieces that are small enough to tuck into your beach bag for later to be pulled on over a sandy bathing suit. It's less casual than your regular cover-up and rubber flip flops, but rejects the idea of trying too hard. Here, the outfit and makeup to have on hand next time you want a post-surf cocktail.
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