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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. Â
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.
The printed maxi dress has been around for quite a few seasons now and it is showing no sign of going away. Its popularity may be something to do with the fact that it suits everyone and is an easy style to wear. In contrast to previous seasons , this years maxi dress is not too full and has feminine floral prints as well as some of the other key prints of the season.
The great thing about the maxi dress is that you don’t need to have perfect legs to wear it. It is ideal for those days or occasions when you want to or need to cover up a bit. It is great for most body shapes and the empire line covers a multitude of sins from a bulging belly to saddlebag thighs. It fits in with so many different looks from boho to feminine and evening glamour.
The printed maxi dress is suitable for all sorts of occasions including:
- Wear with a smart or tailored jacket for work
- Wear with flipflops and a straw hat for the beach
- Wear with a shrug or bolero and wedge sandals for a wedding or garden party
- Wear with a sequin jacket, heels and a fab clutch for an evening party
- Wear with a denim jacket and gladiator sandals for a casual summer outfit
As with all clothing, when choosing a maxi dress, you should consider which will look best and suit your body shape and colouring. For petites of those that are shorter, the maxi dress can be slightly tricky but that is not to say that they can’t look great. Petites should choose a style that is fairly fitted and steer clear of those with full or gypsy skirts. Heels or wedges are a great way to add a bit of height and to give a taller appearance.
For taller women, the maxi dress is definitely their best friend. Fuller styles will look elegant and maxi dresses are a great way to look feminine without revealing too much. Plus sizes also look great in the maxi dress, again giving maximum feminity and maximum coverage. The maxi dress doesn’t cling around the torso, stomach or hips but is instead fitted around the bust highlighting a good clevage.
For those with great arms the maxi dress gives you the perfect opportunity to show them off. For those that don’t like their arms, they will look just as good with a cardigan, jacket or shrug.
It is also well worth thinking about the size and scale of the print on the dress. A smaller print will look good on petites and avoid them from looking swamped. A larger scale print will be more flattering on plus sizes and appear more in proportion.
Once that amazingly hot summer, that we are all waiting for arrives, the maxi dress is also the perfect way to keep cool. It is light and airy and can comfortably be worn without tights on even the hottest of summer days.