What To Wear: On Vacation
Nail the ultimate capsule wardrobe for your getaway with our edit of the most coveted summery pieces that deserve space in your suitcase, from the luxe co-ords you won’t want to take off to the best swim shorts to make you stand out poolside and the love-forever accessories that will perfectly round out your looks.
The Shirts
No suitcase should be without a classic button-down, the ultimate wardrobe staple that works in every vacation setting - look to Bottega Veneta and Polo Ralph Lauren for styles with endless versatility. Even if your day-to-day style tends towards the minimal, a winter getaway is your cue to flirt with pattern and print, especially when it comes to your short-sleeved shirts. Whether you're drawn to pieces with a retro feel like BODE's offerings or Jacquemus’ bold floral prints, look for shapes you'll want to wear again and again - and if they come with co-ordinating shorts or trousers to offer up more styling options, so much the better.
The Shorts
The most important consideration here is fit. They need to look great, of course, but comfort is paramount when you're on vacation so lean into more relaxed silhouettes like Prada, Gucci and Lanvin’s luxe take on Bermudas. For more classic fits, look to Valentino Garavani, The Frankie Shop and Dolce & Gabbana’s longline cuts, these are pairs that hit just above the knee and are both ultra-flattering and effortless: perfect for laid-back afternoons but smart enough to look good after dark.
The Shoes
Once you've found your perfect co-ords, you need a polished pair of love-forever leather sandals or slides to complete the look. Luxe slides like Bottega Veneta's quilted pair or Saint Laurent’s minimalist crossovers are refined and timeless while OUR LEGACY’s mules will make a stylish statement. And a box fresh pair of sneakers, whether Prada's modern classics or Salomon's sought-after offering, will perfectly round out your vacation capsule.
The Swimwear
You wouldn't want to limit yourself to one pair, would you? Elevated staples come c/o TOM FORD and Orlebar Brown with slightly sportier shapes from Polo Ralph Lauren. Burberry's classic checks or Palm Angels’ prints lend themselves to bolder styles whilst length and coverage is all down to your sartorial preference.
The Accessories
Round-out your look day-to-day with one of this season's most desirable cross-body bags, whether Saint Laurent's squishy iteration or Lemaire's signature leather ‘Croissant’. A hat is a packing essential and Jacquemus’ many buckets will bring all the fashion flair you need poolside, while NOAH NY’s baseball cap will be your new wear-everywhere favourite. And don't forget the ultimate finishing touch: a pair of statement sunglasses, whether you opt for Bottega Veneta’s oversized shapes or Gucci’s classic-with-a-twist tortoiseshell pair.
Words Emma Sells
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