One of the best things about booking a vacation is shopping for your perfect warm weather wardrobe. Your vacation style is all about looking cool, casual and gorgeous and feeling great. But you need to be practical too: stick to lightweight, non-crease fabrics (which will help you to avoid the dreaded excess baggage charges and leave plenty of room in your suitcase for vacation purchases and souvenirs). Select all-in-one styles such as dresses, jumpsuits and playsuits or collect a few classic pieces which you can mix and match into a number of different outfits and you’ll be looking amazing all through your vacation.
Here is our guide to your must-pack items – from head to toe:
Happening fashionable
Hats are the must have accessory for a summer vacation. Not only do they keep you shaded from the sun, and hide a less-than-perfect Sunglasses hairstyle, but they can also change the look of your outfit immediately. Wide brimmed, floppy hats are ideal and always in vogue, and the 1920’s style Swimwear is also fashionable at the moment. Choosing hats with large floral and bow details will keep your look fresh. If you’re not a fan of hats, headbands will help to keep your hair off your face, making sure you feel cool and look fabulous!
Stylish Sunglasses
The ever-stylish aviator shade is back for summer 2012, as is the ‘Jackie O’ oversized rounded frames. Neon-coloured frames are popular whilst the gorgeously retro 1950’s style cats-eye frames are super stylish and very flattering – a celebrity favourite.
Stunning Swimwear
This season’s swimwear is brightly coloured, designed to flatter and perfect for showing off your tan! From jewel shades to spot print, choose a iPod with a deep, plunging halterneck, a cinched in waist and low cut legs for true vintage pin-up chic. If you prefer a two-piece bikini, the trend is for high-waisted bottoms, and full cup tops. Adornments such as prints, ruffles and crochet look beautiful and add a touch of elegance to your swimwear. The key is to choose a piece which flatters your body shape, so try on lots of styles and choose whichever one makes you feel fantastic!
Cool Cover Ups
From comfortable, flowing kaftans to ever-glamorous maxi dresses, the ideal cover up garments are easy to wear, super stylish and will take you from beach to bar with next to no effort. Cotton and Jersey fabrics are ideal as they look great, are extremely comfortable, will not crease and take up next-to-no space in your suitcase. Another versatile option is to pack a few playsuits: great paired with flip flops for the beach or glammed up with heels for an evening out.
Fashionable Footwear
Espadrilles have been a summer staple for many years. This summer has seen the introduction of the wedge espadrille. Feminine and colourful, the wedge espadrille will add height and glamour to your beach look. Super-flattering and versatile, this style will make your legs look longer and slimmer and make you great.
Above all, remember your sunscreen, a gripping novel for the beach and your iPod. Leave your worries at home and your vacation will be one to remember. Have fun! Author: This guest post was written by Gemma Deering, a fashion and beauty writer, on behalf of Majestic Tresses (www.majestictresses.co.uk).
