everything you need in your suitcase …
You’ve booked your holiday, now it’s time to think about what’s going in your suitcase, or your carry on, depending on how efficient your packing is (read our optimistic guide to fitting your entire holiday wardrobe in a 10kg carry on here). And, while you may not be looking to buy a rake of new items, you might be curious to see what updates are out there for key holiday dressing staples like sandals, swimsuits, or dresses to swish around in while enjoying an aperitif. Consider this edit below be your holiday dressing reconnaissance.
Main image (left to right): Massimo Dutti, COS and Aje (all featured below) plus pleated yellow wrap dress, €149, at Massimo Dutti.
A suit may not be your first port of call for beach dressing, but break it up and wear it as separates: a linen blazer is perfect to shrug on when dining out in the evenings. Rustic frayed linen suit blazer, €169, and trousers, €79.95, both at Massimo Dutti.
Nothing says classic holiday dressing like a striped tunic dress and a woven bag. Linen blend tunic dress, €22.99, at H&M.
File under: fashion influenced by Joe Biden. Pilot’s sunglasses, Ray-Ban, €145, at Arnotts.
Cotton shorts are a staple for pool dips and beach days. Eshe shorts, Lem Lem, €279, at Seagreen.
Cooling off for evening drinks? Only a statement dress will do. Zorina dress, €463; www.ajeworld.com.
This season’s sandal trends are a mixed bag. Err on the side of caution with a classic upgraded pool slide. Woody mules, Chloé, €370, at Brown Thomas.
A cane tote in black is a subtle move-on from last year’s basket bags. Cane tote, Dragon Diffusion, €410, at Costume.
This ribbed bikini punches above its high street price point. Square-neck ribbed bikini top, €29, and high-waisted ribbed briefs, €29, both at COS.
Keep a heavyweight cotton shirt on hand – it’ll double as a cover up for your bikini. Pink and white stripe shirt, €137; www.mariemarot.com.
