10 Elevated Essentials To Upgrade Your Holiday Wardrobe
By Sarah Macken
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 …
Mid-blue Dame denim shorts, Agolde, €240; www.net-a-porter.com.
Black boxy linen shirt, €89, at COS.
Burgundy flat leather sandals with button details, €99.95, at Massimo Dutti.
Green padded cup swimsuit, €27.99, at H&M.
Blue Irish striped organic cotton skirt, €210; www.bymalenebirger.com.
Natural raffia bucket bag, €149, at Massimo Dutti.
Blue Alanis striped cotton shorts, €95; www.secondfemale.com.
Tomato linen-blend swing dress, M&S Collection, €67, at Marks & Spencer.
Navy and off-white Le Bob Gelato bucket hat, Jacquemus, €130, at Brown Thomas.
White pleat front linen trousers, €89; www.arket.com.
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