Memorial Day Countdown... The Best of Poolside

COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER! Your Grit guide to Charleston's golden season

MONDAY: Summertime Do's & Don'ts

TUESDAY: The Best of Poolside

6 SWEET POOLSIDE PADS

Barbadian-style nest near Breach Inlet; architectural design by Beau Clowney, interior design by Carolyn Griffith; photos by Brie Williams

Farm on a tidal creek in north Mount Pleasant; photos by Tim Moxley & Sarah Knowlton

Contemporary house on Kiawah Island; architectural and interior design by Thomas & Denzinger; photo by Brie Williams

Beach cottage on Sullivan's; photo by Julia Lynn

Pool house & office on Sullivan's Island; architectural design by Stephen Yablon; landscape design by Wertimer & Associates; photo by Peter Frank Edwards

Renovated house on Sullivan's Island; architectural design by Beau Clowney; interior design by Luann McCants; photo by Peter Frank Edwards

The Best of Poolside: Must-Have Style Guide

SUITS: 

J.Crew's "Punk Floral Bandeau Twist Tank;" $98

Marysia Swim's "Waila" from Pearl; $300

B. Swim's "Heart-throb Halter in Metropolis" and "Two-Faced Reversible bottoms in Metropolis" from Sam's Closet; $54 each

J.Crew's "Portofino" trunks; $75

TOWELS:

"Reserved" beach towel; $18

"Sand My Regards Beach Towel in 1939" from Modcloth; $49.99

TOTES:

Monogrammed Cooler Tote from Etsy's Monkey See Boutique; (this bag's sold, but find more like it here!)

J.Crew's "Bamboula Ltd. Market Tote;" $68

*Look Linger Love's best bet for the kiddos* Old Navy's "Crochet-Straw Pom Pom Tote;" $20