Yes, You Can Look Like Emily Ratajkowski on Vacation—Here’s How, 18 Chic Fall Statement Coats for Under $500!

Emily Ratajkowski is always on the go. The model’s sun-drenched Instagram feed reads like a virtual travel guide to far-off places, and no matter where in the world EmRata may be (currently, she’s sunning herself in Positano), she’s always wearing an itsy bitsy bikini that looks as chic as her surroundings. While living vicariously through her adventures abroad is fun on its own, you can in fact channel Ratajkowski’s style on your next vacation even if you don’t look anything like her (and who does?).
She takes a thoughtful approach to accessories, the kind that can elevate a barely-there bathing suit. Take the ruffled Zimmermann bandeau she wore waterside last week. When coupled with gold hoop earrings and a matching medallion necklace, the flirty piece evoked a modern-day Sophia Loren. As Ratajkowski lounged on deck in a striped two-piece with an accordion fan in hand, the bright floral addition made a more captivating pic and kept her fashionably cool. She applied a similar strategy on a different boat in a ruched, off-the-shoulder top with mismatched briefs, a look tied together by a newsboy cap and oversize sunglasses in the same shade. Here, seven ways to take a cue from the always Insta-ready Ratajkowski and have your summer selfie needs covered.

Your flights have been booked, your itinerary mapped out, and all that stands between you and your warm-weather getaway is the empty suitcase staring you in the face. While location is everything, as any wise and well-traveled woman will attest, so too is a thoughtfully planned and packed wardrobe. After all, what’s a great vacation without the appropriate garments?
Going coastal in Cartagena? Give the vibrant city a run for its money in a throw-on-and-go colorful caftan that’s equally appropriate for sightseeing and sunbathing. Cruising through Capetown? Suit up for safari as you shift into neutrals with a jumpsuit and drawstring cap in like-minded hues that make maximum impact with a minimalist palette. Making a quick break to Montauk, New York? Pack your trusty weekend tote with just the essentials: a wide-brim hat, a breezy dress, and the perfect sandals to take you from poolside barbecue to seaside bonfire.
The takeaway here? No matter where your wanderlust takes you—from out east in Montauk to the Far East in Bangkok—use your next trip as an excuse to go all out with your look.
Above, five vacation spots and the equally chic looks to wear upon arrival.

Though a coat’s main purpose is to keep you warm, it is still the one item that can make or break your fall wardrobe. It’s a basic staple to throw on every day, yet it wields the power to enhance a whole look, even if the outfit beneath it is utterly plain. After all, who is Margot Tenenbaum without her ankle-grazing mink or Audrey Hepburn without her bold funnel-neck Givenchy?
The good news is that making a statement this season doesn’t require a large budget. Between the color-blocked shearling from Mango, fur-collared vinyl at Topshop, and a bright lilac wrap coat by Ganni, there are plenty of incredible fall coats that come in at less than $500. Above, shop 18 styles that you won’t want to take off, even once you get inside.