10 Elevated Essentials To Supercharge Your Holiday Wardrobe

From clothes and accessories to swimwear, these elevated essentials are the foundations of your holiday wardrobe …

You don’t need to be a meticulous planner to start building your holiday wardrobe, but our advice is to get in there early and nab those essential pieces before they go – because they will. Trending now are suped-up basics that make as much of a statement as froufrou resortwear. Buy shrewdly and you’ll wear your holiday buys as much at home as you will away.

A great pair of denim shorts is a foundational piece worth getting right. If exaggerated lengths, particularly Bermuda shapes, aren’t for you then seek out an in-between hem that cuts off halfway down the thigh. Shop Agolde’s Dame shorts below for a flattering A-line shape.

When it comes to dresses, beach-basic pullovers have gone up a level, with trending bodice waists and square necklines becoming the norm. We say: upgrade from cotton poplin to luxurious linen, which has ageless appeal.

Footwear is less about minimalism, more about hardware this season. Make a subtle nod to bohemia with silver-detail sandals, as seen at Massimo Dutti.

Lastly, don’t forget to inject in a little fun into your wardrobe with a playful bucket hat, a novel alternative to straw. Jacquemus’ two-tone hat is Instagram-worthy, should that be a selling point …