Menswear Essentials To Pack For Holidays

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Chances are you’re heading somewhere soon that’s going to be a lot hotter than Ireland. You’ll need a packing list, so we’ve selected the smartest kit for this summer. Start with day-to-evening shorts, a pair of linen drawstring trousers, a couple of evening shirts, comfortable sandals, sportswear for the hotel gym, and a trusty pair of sunglasses.

Mr P’s beach-to-bar linen, jersey and cotton shorts are comfortable and smart and come with either elasticated waistband (along with button and zipped fastenings) or buckled waist tabs to adjust the fit; from €110.

Technical-fabric polo shirts (Lululemon’s Evolution polo shirt, €59) keep you cool in the day and lightweight linen shirts in earthy tones are essential for night due to the fabric’s breathability (try Uniqlo’s premium linen range).

Cos’s cotton fine-gauge knits are soft and breathable so you can layer them up and wear for cooler evenings, from €59.

Marks & Spencer has great quick dry swim shorts with UPF50 protection and handy pockets.

Understated, widestrap leather sandals with contoured footbeds or leather flip flops are essential.

Persol’s limited-edition PO3019S sleek sunglasses channel old-school charm with their slimline tortoiseshell acetate frames, €270.

Alo does workout gear that’s a cut above the rest. The airy Conquer Reform T-shirts and React shorts function well and look good. Roll up sportswear in a ziplock bag and stuff inside your sneakers to save space.

TOP TIP: Maximise luggage space by packing your case upright and vertically stacking clothes rather than laying them that, starting with heaviest items closest to wheels (see TikTok’s @edward3s viral packing hack video).

Tortoiseshell PO3019S sunglasses, €275; www.persol.com.

Olive premium linen shirt, €49.90; www.uniqlo.com.

Brown Dalvey leather sandals, €145; www.russellandbromley.co.uk.

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