Don't stress with these fashion tips
We all love the feeling of getting away from it all; whether it’s a weekend at the sea side, a short haul city break, or a two week getaway in the sun.
What we do not love however, is the stress which comes with packing. Whether we are preparing for a cruise around the med with the family, or jetting off for a romantic short break for two; what exactly we need to pack, and how to pack it, always seems to be the source of much stress.
Here, Head of Merchandise Kate Angliss from fashion e-tailer Kaleidoscope shares her top tips for staying cool, calm and collected when doing battle with your suitcase…
The Mediterranean Cruise: Mix and Match for Different Destinations
The beauty of a cruise is that you wake up every morning to find yourself in a different location. The downside of this however, is that it can be really tricky to create a holiday wardrobe which is appropriate for every location you will visit.
My advice would be to think very carefully about accessories and cover ups which will help you to breeze to and from each destination looking fabulous! Scarves are great for styling up a simple top and trouser combo for a casual evening look, covering your shoulders when necessary, and fashioning into a head band/sarong when relaxing at the beach.
The weekend at the Seaside: Take the Minimalist approach
One mistake people often make when packing for a short weekend break is choosing a case that is far bigger than they need for 2-3 days. Pick a small holdall bag which will encourage you to really think about what you are packing.
Think carefully about the activities you are likely to do over the weekend. Trip to the beach, Dinner out, a walk along the pier, a stroll round the shops – choose one pair of light trousers and a cardigan to travel in which will see you through the majority of activities and then fill in the gaps around these items.
The Romantic City Break: Comfort is Key
Similarly to the weekend at the seaside, you really won’t need more than a large holdall bag for your city adventure.
Here I think that comfortable but oh-so-stylish basics are the key. Classic pieces such as skinny jeans, crisp shirts and sharp blazers which can be mixed and matched or styled up or down depending on the occasion.
Once you have these key pieces in place, fill the rest of your case with statement jewellery, stand out shoes and bright and bold scarfs to add some personality.
A fortnight in the sun: light, bright and white
For a two week family break there is definitely a danger of over packing. One tip which will instantly free up some valuable space is to roll your clothes rather than fold them. This helps to avoid any unnecessary gaps in your case, and ensures that your clothes are in a much better state when you come to unpack.
Pick one key colour to form the basis of your entire holiday wardrobe. A light neutral colour such as white is ideal as it’s so easy to find items to build around this theme. It will also look fantastic with a tan. Have some fun injecting different accent colours and vibrant pieces into the mix.
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