Nine essential capsule wardrobe pieces to pack in your carry-on this summer
You've got a carry-on bag, a long weekend and a ticket to somewhere unspeakably hot.
The mission: to locate the nearest cocktail upon arrival (how many pins did you drop on Google Maps?) before cracking on with the time-bound itinerary in your phone's Notes app. That means no time to change or faff about what to wear.
Consider it holiday essentialism—only that which is necessary will make the cut. Here's how.
First, consider fabrics. Sweaty and sticky is not the vibe. Look to cotton and linen for maximum breathability and avoid synthetics where humanly possible.
Next, think in terms of one-and-done pieces like dresses or jumpsuits that save time and interchangeable separates that save space. Both deserve equal billing.
Never Fully Dressed's latest collaboration with Lisbon-based creator Caetana is a go-to for gunás. Playful palm trees and shell prints, ruffles and hand-beading add an extra dimension and makes that 10-minute quickie change for dinner a breeze.
While you're at it, bung in one of Zara's boho finds and let the embroidery do the talking. They don't call them conversational prints for nothing.
Plus, the drama saves on unnecessary accessories. Why bring jewellery when utility pieces like a bright raffia bag or decorative hardware on sandals do overtime?
Let's not forget our layering pieces like a tank top or a crisp cropped shirt. Worn together or separately, these pair especially well with high-waist Bermudas or a linen skirt.
Try COS, Parfois and & Other Stories for high street staples in natural fibres.
Now go pack. You've got a plane to catch.
'Pollenca' mini dress
Cream And Red Pollenca Mini Dress, Never Fully Dressed, €185
NFD X Caetana, €185
Wide-leg Bermuda shorts
Wide-leg Bermuda shorts, & Other Stories, €69
& Other Stories, €69
Knitted tank top
Knitted tank top, & Other Stories, €59
& Other Stories, €59
Cropped short-sleeved cotton shirt
Cropped short-sleeved cotton shirt, COS, €59
COS, €59
Sunglasses
Sunglasses, H&M, €12.75
H&M, €12.75
100% linen skirt
100% linen skirt, Parfois, €55.99
Parfois, €55.99
Embroidered panel dress
Embroidered panel dress, Zara, €45.95
Zara, €45.95
Leather sandals with metallic detail
Leather sandals with metallic detail, Parfois, €45.99
Parfois, €45.99
Striped raffia bag
Striped raffia bag, Parfois, €55.99
Parfois, €55.99
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