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No one wants to spend precious holiday time thinking about what to wear each day. That’s why we’re advocates of always pre-planning your holiday outfits and packing accordingly with hardworking items that you can wear on repeat – this way, you eliminate excess baggage fees and spend less time each morning deliberating on which swimsuit and cover-up to wear, and more time by the pool.
Taking the hassle out of holiday wardrobes is Next’s latest collection. The edit is packed with versatile, warm weather essentials that will work hard for you all summer long. Whether it’s an outfit for relaxed beach days, jam-packed excursions or elegant sundowners, Next has you covered for all sun-drenched adventures.
What to pack? Firstly, you’ll want a pretty throw-on-and-go midi dress that will work for cocktails and dinner but also for wearing to the beach with flip flops. The floral dress pictured above is perfectly pretty with its puff sleeves and gathered waist. Other resort-ready essentials include relaxed linen separates, a co-ord that you can mix and match (see the pretty red gingham set above), comfortable swimwear, a roomy beach bag, shady hat and some outfit-building accessories that will add an instant holiday feel. Keep scrolling to discover our top picks from the collection that tap into this season’s biggest trends …
LINEN SEPARATES
A linen shirt will be the hardest working item in your suitcase, worn as a cover-up over your swimsuit when slipping from your room to the pool, shading you from the sun on breezy beaches or paired with tailored shorts for evening. Choose one size up for an oversized fit. For something slightly more polished, this off-the-shoulder linen blouse will keep you chic and cool with its billowing sleeves. And white or beige linen trousers and shorts (preferably with an elasticated waist) are a must-have for sun holidays – you’ll reach for them day after day.
BOAT SHOES
If your holiday will involve lots of walking while exploring a new city or evening strolls through a seaside town, be sure to pack comfortable shoes that you can wear from day to night. The biggest trend this season is boat shoes. This suede pair will pair perfectly with everything from white shorts and a striped long sleeve top to linen trousers and floaty midi dresses. For daytime, leather thong sandals offer an elevated alternative to standard flip flops.
MIX-AND-MATCH CO-ORDS
The easiest way to add a pop of colour to your suitcase is with a co-ord set that you can mix and match. Embrace bright colours, prints and patterns and wear together for an easy daytime look or swap them out and pair the shirt with a white midi skirt, and the trousers with a linen blouse.
BEACHY ACCESSORIES
A shady straw hat may be one of the most important items for a beach holiday, and one that can be tossed from suitcase to beach bag without losing its shape is best. This wide brim hat with frayed edges will help protect you from the sun all day long. You’ll also need a tote bag (straw or raffia styles remain most popular) that’s roomy enough to hold all your essentials for a morning on the beach – SPF, a book, towel, water bottle. And finally, adding this season’s trending beaded jewellery will launch your favourite white shirt straight into out-of-office status in an instant – this semi-precious stone necklace will add a relaxed elegance to holiday looks.
Now that your packing list is sorted, all that’s left is to sit back, relax and soak up the sunshine.
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