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by Courtney Delfino • a San Diego based travel + lifestyle blog inspiring you to travel in style

Blog, California, Packing Guides, Style · Last Updated: March 3, 2023

What to Wear in Palm Springs: The Best Packing Guide

Palm Springs is the pinnacle of desert chic. Its beautiful mountain views and gorgeous mid-century modern homes aren’t just a retiree’s retreat anymore. One trip and it’s easy to see why more and more young people flock to Palm Springs for the chic restaurants, trendy hotels, and music festivals. It’s one of my favorite places on earth and I’ve rounded up “What to Wear in Palm Springs: the essentials” you need below:

girl standing inside an art installation at Desert X
girl standing in front of Sands Hotel & Spa

When packing for Palm Springs, keep bright colors and light fabrics in mind. Along with that, fun tops, loud prints, and flowy dresses are always a good idea when it comes to this desert chic town. For more information regarding things to do in Palm Springs head to my Weekend Guide to Palm Springs!

Palm Springs Weather

During the summer months, it gets EXTREMELY HOT. I’m talking into the high 110°’s. Because of that, it’s best to visit Palm Springs in September-November and April-June. Those are when the temperatures are a perfect 80-90° so you can thoroughly enjoy all that Palm Springs has to offer.

While all opinions are always my own, my content on this blog post may contain affiliate links for products I use and love. This means I get a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking one of these links. As always, I am so thankful for your support!

Palm Springs Packing List

One of my cardinal rules when it comes to packing is to organize your clothes into piles by categories, (for instance all shorts together, etc) so you can look at your overall list with ease and everything is in view.

Always remember since it’s the desert, it gets really hot during the day and cooler at night time (during the months of September-June). I’ve curated this list for a 3-4 day trip so increase the numbers if staying longer.

  • 2-3 pairs of shorts
    • my favorite denim shorts are not only affordable and are great for every body type
  • 1-2 lightweight maxi dresses
  • all the bathing suits (the more the better – you will be living in them)
    • I always find the best ones from Amazon, Aerie, and Summersalt
    • This Hunza G one-piece fits INCREDIBLE
  • 2-3 bathing suit cover-ups
    • You can’t go wrong with a white cover-up. They’re so versatile!
    • I also love this Vitamin A Maxi because you can dress it up for dinner
  • 1 nice dress for dinner
  • 2 casual day dresses
    • For those hot days try this white t-shirt dress that is so breathable and you can also pair it with sneakers and a denim jacket.
  • A white button-down shirt that can double as a cover-up or pair with printed shorts for an additional night-out look
  • 2-3 basic tanks/tees
    • I always find the best basics at Abercrombie and Free People. They’re affordable and last!
  • a colorful blouse
  • beige wide-leg pants
  • 2 workout outfits for a scenic hike
    • I love my lululemon activewear because it lasts for YEARS and never fades. However I’ve found some dupes on AMAZON that may not last as long but they sure are affordable, shop them here.

Palm Springs Accessories

girl standing in front of indian land sign in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Packing Guide
  • A couple of pairs of sunglasses
    • these sunnies from AMAZON are my most worn and they were only $15 (shown above)!
    • if you’re looking for a more glam pair check out these le specs that are my newest obsession
  • Large neutral travel tote
  • Raffia pool tote
  • Statement earrings
  • Raffia Tote for the pool
    • This raffia tote is giving me Prada vibes on a budget. It’s chic and versatile!
  • 1 hair scarf
  • Neutral slide sandals
    • these Sam Edelman sandals are the best because you can dress them up for dinner or wear them to the pool. SO VERSATILE!
  • Strappy heeled sandals
  • Wide brim sun hat
    • My favorite affordable sun hat that goes with everything!
  • Baseball cap
  • Flip-flops
    • I love these sandals from Teekees because they are the most comfortable and have lasted me years.
  • Workout sneakers for any hikes

Miscellaneous

Below are some miscellaneous items that are always great to have on hand.

  • Sunscreen, sunscreen, and more sunscreen
    • This sunscreen brush from SUPERGOOP is perfect for traveling because you can put it on over makeup when you need to reapply it throughout the day.
  • These silk scrunchies are a new fav – they don’t crease your hair
  • Lotion (it gets very dry!) the NECESSAIRE lotion is the best I have ever used. No lotion makes my skin feel as good as this one! You can use code “letravelstyle” for 10% off
  • Sun visor for any outdoor activities. This visor is only $17
  • WATER, WATER, WATER


I always find these items without breaking the bank at Zara, H&M, and Nordstrom. Below are some Palm Spring Essentials that are available now!

I hope you’ve enjoyed my “What to Wear in Palm Springs” guide and it gave you all the inspiration you needed to have the most stylish trip! If you need more packing help, don’t forget to check out my post “22 travel essentials: to pack for your next trip“, and “Best Photo Spots in Palm Springs“. Enjoy heaven on earth!

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XO,

Courtney

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