Long weekend at the beach? Don’t throw in the towel just yet. Get out your suitcase and use this list as a handy guide on what to take with you.
Rule 1: Don’t take too much
A maximum of 15 essentials will take you from breach to brunch, from promenades to parties. It’ll fit in a small travel bag – just add in your undies and toiletries, and you’re ready to go.
Rule 2: Pack light and bright
Light weight fabrics and bright colours are made for the sunshine. Go bold with patterns, pick a base colour (white, black, navy). Choosing a couple of accent colours – fuschia and lime green, or lime and royal blue – will give you a capsule wardrobe that works whichever way you coordinate it.
Ladies
- Maxi dress
- Sandals
- Swimwear
- Wedges
- Sun hat
- Shorts
- Smart dress
- Denim jacket or light cardi
- Beach bag
- Beach towel
- Short sleeve t-shirt x2
- Capri trousers/white jeans
- Sunglasses
- Light scarf
Gentlemen
- Sandals
- Driving shoes
- Swimwear
- Sun hat
- Shorts x2
- Smart shirt
- Light jacket
- Beach bag
- Beach towel
- Short sleeve t-shirt x2
- Linen or lightweight trousers
- Sunglasses
Top tips
- Don’t take anything too dressy – chances are you won’t wear it, and it’s a waste of space that could be used for something else
- Pick two or three items of jewellery that coordinate with your colour theme
- Sun hat, scarf and glasses are as much a part of your wardrobe as any of your clothes. Don’t be afraid to inject colour with these accessories too
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