Putting together a micro-edit of your wardrobe for your summer holiday can be a minefield. Here are some hot tips from Scottish style guru Mary McGowne…
Step into summer in style and be holiday ready with the hottest picks from the high street.
From sunbathing to sightseeing, a carefully planned capsule holiday wardrobe will cover all bases and guarantee you look effortlessly chic… whatever your destination.
LOOK 1: DRESS TO IMPRESSS
Stay cool in easy-breezy dresses, lightweight jumpsuits in a kaleidoscope of fruity summer colours and tropical prints that will add instant joie de vivre to your existing fashion favourites.
A well-chosen midi dress always works for beach to brunch, and with the addition of a statement necklace and switch of footwear – a beach espadrille or flip flop replaced with a metallic strappy sandal – your day to night transition will be complete.
Get the look:
– H&M blue printed long dress, £29.99
– Next stone chain necklace, £14
– River Island white bowler bag, £40
– River Island caramel patent stiletto, £17
LOOK 2: WRAP IT UP
A longline jacket is another timeless staple that is easy to wear and a solid investment.
Wear with a floaty shift dress, a jumpsuit and canvas sneaker for comfortable city slicking or transform into high octane evening sophistication by adding a glamorous belt, shimmer effect clutch and glossy stiletto.
Get the look:
– Quiz tropical flower jumpsuit, £24.99
– Quiz coral 3/4 sleeve jacket, £26.99
– Quiz rose gold shimmer clutch, £16.99
– Dune gold metallic sandal, £28.00
– Primark grey tinted aviator sunglasses, £3
– Primark coral suitcase £30
LOOK 3: TOP IT OFF
Floaty tops are not only practical to pack, they can double as a beach cover up without compromising on style for those lazy al fresco lunches by the sea.
A split sleeve version will add glamour (and show off golden tans), and when teamed with a soft cotton chino, retro wide leg chambray jean or relaxed belted shorts, will carry through into future holidays.
Get the look:
– River Island coral belt shorts, £30
– River Island print split sleeve
top, £35
– River Island white textured
bag, £40
– Quiz rose gold shimmer
clutch, £16.99
– River Island caramel patent
stiletto, £17
LOOK 4: BAG OF TRICKS
Complete your holiday capsule wardrobe with a roomy basket bag that will see you travel from the airport to the beach with ease, a selection of multi-purpose scarves, an always-iconic straw hat and of course, your favourite statement sunglasses.
Get the look:
– Next cream pattern blouse, £28.00
– Next wide leg retro jean, £32
– Next burgundy straw shopper, £15
– Next nude leather strap wedge sandal, £40
– Next crystal necklace, £20
– Next straw hat, £16
– Next tortoiseshell sunglasses, £12
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All looks have been created from stores based at Overgate, Dundee. They were shot on location at Dundee Airport.
Styling: Mary McGowne.
Photographer: Mhairi Edwards.
Model: Linda Young.
Makeup: Urban Decay @ Debenhams
