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With the weather being so beautiful in the UK, many of us will be starting to think about our summer holidays. Summer holidays are the time for rest and relaxation and also for some a chance to explore and experience new and different places. The clothes that you pack to take on holiday may be a bit different to your usual day to day clothing because the weather may be hotter and you will most likely be doing different activities to those that you usually do. Looking stylish and being comfortable whilst on holiday is all about being able to plan ahead and pack versatile clothes that can be adapted according to the weather and situation. Here are some essential items of clothing to pack for this years summer holiday.

Camisole/ vest top

Camisoles or vest tops are ideal for the hot weather. They don’t take up too much room in the suitcase and don’t crease up too easily, so why not pack a few. They look great with shorts for the day time of a pair of trousers for the evening. To flatter a round tummy, opt for an empire line style which will skim over any lumps or bumps.

Summer dresses

Dresses are probably the coolest option for the really hot weather and a loose flowing style will look really elegant. Choose a style of dress that looks good for daytime or evening for maximum versatility. A dress made of crinkle cotton is perfect for holiday as it won’t crease in the suitcase and you can easily wash it out and won’t need to iron it.

Long sleeved shirt

A long sleeved shirt is another really versatile piece for your summer holiday wardrobe. Use it  to protect your arms, shoulders and back from the sun when sitting on the beach or by the pool or wear it with trousers in the evening. It is also a great way of protecting your arms in areas where there are lots of mosquitoes.

Sandals

A comfortable and stylish pair of sandals is worth its weight in gold, especially if you plan to do lots of walking or sight seeing on holiday. A neutral tan pair for the daytime and a heeled, metallic or embellished pair for the evening should be all you need unless you are planning any trips that require more heavy duty footwear.

Pashmina

A pashmina is a great accessory for travelling. If you are flying, you will probably find that the aeroplane is quite cold. You can stylishly wrap your pashmina around your shoulders or even use it as a blanket. It is also great for the evenings in case it does get a little cooler especially if there is a sea breeze.  

Beach Bag

Whilst a small handbag is perfectly adequate at home, you will probably want something a little more roomy for holiday to carry essentials like suncream, bottles of water, sunglasses and beach towels. A beach bag with a bold print is the perfect way to add colour to any summer holiday outfit.

White Trousers

The perfect pair of white casual trousers is great for wearing during the day or with heels for the evening. White is a really versatile colour and will go with almost any top.