I’ll take the stress out of staycation style through this ultimate 30-piece capsule wardrobe guide for your UK holiday.  The backbone of clever packing starts by selecting light layers in classic neutrals, with added pops of colour for interest.  Filter in some high fashion pieces, yet mainly build your holiday capsule wardrobe around practical pieces which enable you to mix and match for cost efficient outfits in fluctuating temperatures. I’m thinking light denim, comfy linen trousers, structured shorts, pretty (block coloured) t-shirts for multi-use, featherweight non-crease skirts and dresses, snug sweaters, statement shades and wide brimmed hats.  All finished off with sensible yet stylish footwear.

Always accessorize with supersized rattan bags (maybe one practical rucksack too), headbands and scarves for added personality and drama. There are some clear fashion winners right now; whether you are going from ‘brunch to beach’ or ‘coffee to country stroll’. Naturally the changeable UK weather asserts its dominance onto your packing strategy, so, come rain or shine, here are my top essentials for ‘easy-breazy’ staycation style.

30-piece Capsule Staycation wardrobe:

Denim jacket, Trench or Mac, Pretty tops x 4, Shorts x 3, Wide leg trousers and/or jumpsuit x 2, Dress x 1, Skirt x 1, Sweaters x 3.

Sneakers/trainers x 2, Sliders or mules, Wedges.

Bag x 2, Shades x 2, Hats x 2, Scarf x 1.

(Plus your cossie of course and one umbrella!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor looks (from the top):

1. KHAKI

Nora Linen jumpsuit, Whistles, £95

Lottie Round Straw fringe Tote, Whistles, £59

Barbour seaboard hat, £34.95

Black shades, Tom Ford, £290

Eagle sneakers, £125, Kurt Geiger

2. KHAKI and CAMEL

Nora Linen jumpsuit, Whistles, £95.

Camel wool jumper, Whistles, £69

Lottie Round Straw fringe Tote, Whistles, £59

Gucci shades, £320

Eagle sneakers, £125, Kurt Geiger

3. RED Pop

Linen navy crop bubble pants, Sahara, £119

Red logo sweatshirt, Whistles, £70.

White Tobago hat, Pia Rossini, £25,

Head over heels white sandal, Dune, £38

Changing Room looks:

1.

Lace white blouse, Levi, £50

Denim shorts, Levi, £50

Lottie Round Straw fringe Tote, Whistles, £59

Gucci shades, £320

Loupe tan sliders, Dune, £85

2.

Pink Silk front vest, Reiss, £85

Aurora Pleat tailored shorts, Reiss, £125

Head over heels white sandal, Dune, £38

Head band, £24.99

Gucci shades, £320

Pia Rossini Bag, £30

Paisley print scarf, Pia Rossini, £25

3.

Hayley v-front fitted top, Reiss, £95

Navy Lyla Twill Shorts, Reiss, £95

Beth basket, Pia Rossini, £45

Barbour seaboard hat, £34.95

Black shades, Tom Ford, £290

Chelsea Mule, Kurt Geiger, £140

4.

Lace white blouse, Levi, £50

Denim shorts, Levi, £50

Lottie Round Straw fringe Tote, Whistles, £59

Gucci shades, £320

Loupe tan sliders, Dune, £85

5.

Broderie Puff Sleeve t-shirt, Whistles, £49

Denim jacket, Ralph Lauren, £118.30

Pink floral skirt, Ralph Lauren, £159

Gucci shades, £320

6.

Pink Pavido dress, Max Mara, £410

Denim jacket, Ralph Lauren, £118.30

Black shades, Tom Ford, £290

Eagle sneakers, £125, Kurt Geiger

7.

Nora Linen jumpsuit, Whistles, £95

Denim jacket, Ralph Lauren, £118.30

Lottie Round Straw fringe Tote, Whistles, £59

Barbour seaboard hat, £34.95

Black shades, Tom Ford, £290

Black Berkley wedges, Michael Kors, £120

8.

Nora Linen jumpsuit, Whistles, £95.

Camel wool jumper, Whistles, £69

Beth basket, Pia Rossini, £45

Gucci shades, £320

Black Berkley wedges, Michael Kors, £120

9.

Trench, Ralph Lauren, £150

Lace white blouse, Levi, £50

Navy Lyla Twill Shorts, Reiss, £95

Gucci shades, £320

Beth basket, Pia Rossini, £45

Chelsea Mule, Kurt Geiger, £140

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