Thinking of going away for the holidays this festive season? Make sure you pack everything you need without over packing. Here’s how to pack the GLAMOURous way:
1 What to pack for a summer holiday
- Jeans to travel in and to wear day and night
- Four white t-shirts in varied styles to go with jeans or a skirt
- Two print skirts; one mini and one maxi
- a crisp, white shirt that ties around the waist.
- Three big colourful scarves to drape as a skirt over a bikini or to add impact to an outfit
- A black strappy dress, sexy classic
- Two print dresses; one long and one short
- Three bikini’s; one in white, and two in prints. Mix and match the tops and bottoms.
- Embellished sandals, strappy heels, ballet flats and an embellished cardigan for evenings.
- Accessories add polish to your look. Pack a large straw hat, a statement necklace, stud earrings, a few bracelets, a big day bag and an evening clutch.
2 Cool Fabrics, Hot Trends
Unless you plan to do a lot of ironing and feel a lot of discomfort, think about the fabrics you take. Chic cotton, linen and knits breathe easily, while elastane and viscose are crease-resistant, so they’re easy to pack and wear on holiday.
3 Keep your accessories simple but strong
You don’t need to pile on accessories to make an impact. Simple stud earrings, a couple of bracelets and a large shopper handbag are all you need to look fresh and striking by day. Nights need more drama, so team your LBD with a small, decorative clutch and statement necklace, or try a dress with an embellished neckline – the 60’s look is big.
4 Try a Bright Print
Prints are hot this summer, especially florals and vibrant tropical patterns. Wear them on a low-back maxi dress, a cut-away trapeze dress or a tube dress. If you’re not into dresses, team a print top with your jeans. This season’s prints can be loud, so make sure you keep the rest of your outfit pared down, with minimal accessories. Just add sandals for during the day, or a pair of strappy heels for evenings.
