The buy now, wear forever pieces you need in your holiday wardrobe this summer…
Packing for a holiday always begins with excitement, ends in tears - right? And packing for a holiday which involves a budget flight sans hold luggage, well, it’s enough to call the whole thing off. However, with some clever buys you can reduce the stress. Instead, of chucking five different bikinis in your case, pack one classic swimsuit. Don’t spend hours debating what shoes to bring. A pair of tan sandals will work for whatever the occassion. And whatever you do don’t leave buying your hat until you get to your destination. No one ever looks good in a baseball cap in a garish print. Instead, plan ahead with these seven clever buys. And whilst the price tag may not be cheap, cost per wear, over several years they’re totally worth it.
Peruse our list below of fail-safe summer staples…
The swimsuit
Bikini trends will come and go but a red one-piece is an all-time classic.
Dree Louise stretch-crepe wrap swimsuit, £475, Lisa Marie Fernandez, Net-a-Porter
The basket bag
This raffia bag with its leather trim instantly puts us in the holiday mood. From seaside trips to lazy days spent wandering French markets tasting cheese, this bag will prove useful season after season.
Basket bag, £295, Loewe
The tan sandals
Though you may love the idea of wearing heels on holiday, in reality come sundown, no one ever does. Instead, opt for a pair of flat tan sandals which look just as good worn with denim as they do with a floral dress.
The denim shorts
A well-fitting pair of denim shorts are a must-have in everyone’s holiday wardrobe. Wear with a tee and trainers for sightseeing or just throw over a swimsuit when walking to the beach.
The Breton t-shirt
Add some French nonchalant attitude to your summer wardrobe with a Breton striped tee. The Saint Laurent logo in red font makes it even cooler.
Striped t-shirt, £300, Saint Laurent, Net-a-Porter
The straw hat
There are straw hats and then there is a Maison Michel straw hat. Handcrafted in Paris, this is definitely not one to try and squash into your suitcase.
’Blanche’ hat, £510, Maison Michel, Browns Fashion
The sunglasses
A pair of cat-eye sunglasses look great on a myriad of face shapes. In tortoiseshell this pair are even extra-flattering.
Catherine tortoiseshell cat-eye sunglasses, £239, Céline, Harvey Nichols
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