Memorial Day weekend is upon us and that means we’ve reached the unofficial kick-off of summer. If you’re celebrating by traveling somewhere fun and/or relaxing for the weekend, the first thing you’ll need to do is pack. As someone who hates packing, the only thing that makes me dread it a little less is planning ahead so that I don’t have to panic shop at the last minute (we’ve all been there).

You still have a bit of time to do some pre-Memorial Day shopping, so I thought I’d help out and provide you with some reminders and suggestions. These are not utilitarian suggestions—these are fun shopping suggestions such as hats and swimsuits. Retailers are in full-on summer mode at the moment, so the options are endless—but I narrowed it way down and found you a few stellar options to shop for each Memorial Day weekend essential.

1. Linen Pants and Shorts