Whether you're jetting off from the UK
to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, or
Southeast Asia — or enjoying a staycation
on the British coast — packing the right
holiday wardrobe makes every moment of
the trip more enjoyable.
Here's exactly what to wear on your
UK summer holiday.
Mediterranean holidays from the UK
The most popular summer holiday destination
for UK travelers is the Mediterranean —
Spain, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Croatia.
The Mediterranean demands a wardrobe
that's colorful, lightweight, and
effortlessly stylish.
A flowing floral maxi dress is the
quintessential Mediterranean holiday
outfit — it works for everything from
beach days to taverna dinners,
photographs beautifully against
whitewashed walls and turquoise water,
and packs flat into any suitcase.
A halter jumpsuit in a bold print is
your most versatile Mediterranean piece —
equally at home on a boat trip, at a
beach club, or at a rooftop restaurant.
Beach holidays — Ibiza, Mykonos, Santorini
The party islands of the Mediterranean
demand a more glamorous approach to
holiday dressing. A stunning bandeau
bikini or a high-waist set in a bold
print worn under a flowing kimono
cover-up is the definitive Ibiza and
Mykonos beach club look.
For evenings on these islands pack
your most statement pieces — bold
embroidered sets, dramatic maxi dresses,
stunning halter jumpsuits. The nightlife
on these islands rewards women who
dress with complete confidence.
The British seaside holiday
For a British seaside break — Cornwall,
Brighton, the Norfolk coast — the dress
code is more casual but no less stylish.
A matching two-piece set or a casual
sling dress in a bold print works
perfectly for British coastal towns
where the weather is unpredictable
but the scenery is stunning.
A lightweight kimono doubles as both
a beach cover-up and a layer against
the inevitable British sea breeze.
Long haul summer holidays — Caribbean,
Southeast Asia, Indian Ocean
For long haul UK summer holidays the
wardrobe requirements are similar to
any tropical beach destination —
lightweight fabrics, bold prints,
versatile pieces that work across
multiple occasions.
Pack a selection of dresses, a jumpsuit,
two to three bikinis, a kimono cover-up,
and key accessories. This combination
creates enough outfit variety for a
two-week holiday without overpacking.
What UK travelers should pack for any
summer holiday
✦ Two to three flowy dresses in bold prints
✦ One statement jumpsuit
✦ Two to three bikinis in rotation
✦ One lightweight kimono cover-up
✦ A wide brim straw hat
✦ A handwoven beach bag
✦ Simple gold jewelry and a shell anklet
This seven piece capsule creates enough
outfit combinations for any summer
holiday destination — from the British
coast to the Greek islands to the
Caribbean.
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