Erica’s capsule holiday wardrobe
BY TOP FASHION STYLIST
Erica Matthews
Whatever time of year you’re flying off to the sun, welcome to my specially curated holiday wardrobe! All you need are these 15 KEY ITEMS, below. Pack them all in your suitcase with some decent underwear and you can relax on holiday knowing that your clothes and accessories are going to be looking fabulous and will take you from day to night, beach to bar and sightseeing trip to swanky restaurant. Here are my product picks.
[all products are independent recommendations by Erica and are not sponsored. Affiliate links used where available]
Please note:
Prices may not be as advertised
1. The Cover up
2. The Swimsuit
“A great fitted swimsuit is a must-have! I particularly love one with the ’tummy control’ feature so you can focus on your sun tan and not your tummy.”
Simply Be
£29 reduced from £52!
This ‘Magisculpt’ swimsuit is really flattering and can be worn in not one, not two but SIX different ways!
Asda
£7 (size 16 only)
This swimsuit will add a lovely pop of colour to your beach-ready wardrobe
Simply Be
£13.25 (reduced from £40)
High neck swimsuit with a keyhole to accentuate all your best bits!
3. Daytime dress
Faithfull The Brand
£69.84 reduced from £140
Cute, breezy dress for a leisurely lunch or to cover up at the beach
4. Beach Hat
The White Company
£29.40 reduced from £49
This white stetson is hand woven by traditional British hat maker, Christys.
5. Day top
6. Versatile trousers
“You can go for your trusty pair of jeans or you can go for a flowing palazzo trousers. This staple is another everyday piece which you can style effortlessly with anything.”
7. Versatile sandals
Top Shop
£10 (reduced from £22)
These are leather and come in loads of different colours and styles. Love them!
8. Versatile shorts
9. Beach bag
10. Sunglasses
“A holiday must-have to block the sun and yesterdays celebration. Go for a shade that will suits you face shape so you look your best!”
11. Wedges
“Theseare the comfy alternative to heels on an evening out or everyday! Heels can definitely boost your mood so don’t neglect this staple.”
12. Shawl
“This staple is the perfect cover-up for the more chilly moments on holiday without all the weight of a coat!”
13. Statement earrings
“The perfect Accessory without all the hassle. These can really pull together a look or make the simplest outfit super chic.”
14. Statement necklace
“Just like with a statement pair statement earrings – a nice necklace can really tie a look together! Long necklaces can elongate your torso and a pretty coloured pendent can really bring out the colour of your eyes.”
15. Evening bag
“This is the cute bag you carry with you on an evening out. You can go for a clutch or a mini bag which is just big enough to carry your essentials.”
- The Cover-up
- The Swimsuit
- Daytime dress
- Beach hat
- Day top
- Versatile trousers
- Versatile sandals
- Versatile shorts
- Beach bag
- Sunglasses
- Wedges
- Shawl
- Statement earrings
- Statement necklace
- Evening bag
BOOM! You’re ready to go. Don’t forget your sunscreen and you can keep your makeup to a minimum too with Lisa’s 6 makeup bag essentials (see, we ARE your new best friends!).
If you need a new suitcase, check out our Editor’s picks.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Love Erica xxx
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