Ahhh....what a dilemma our great British Summertime weather presents us with packing wise! It's certainly a lot more challenging than packing for a holiday when you know you are going to be jetting off to some guaranteed sunshine! I am about to share what I took with me for a week in Devon, it started off so promising, this is a picture of our home for the week at Hillfields Village in Dartmouth.
So here's what I packed, as you can see I was quite optimistic with some tops and shorts that I could mix' n 'match.
Zara cream top, past season
Topshop grey t-shirt, past season
Primark customised red top, past season
Mango black top, past season
Vero Moda denim shorts, ancient
Topshop Fig sandals, current
Havaianas slim silver, current here
A few warmer layers were a must! These were all worn over the course of the week.
Zara sweatshirt, ancient
Gap camo sweatshirt, past season
Zara distressed skinnies, past season
ASOS Maddox jeans, current
Converse, ancient
Havaianas slim silver, current here
I could have done with another jacket choice really but I survived with just these two!
Gap denim jacket, ancient
M&S pac-a-mac, ancient
These Topshop silky joggers were brilliant for travelling there and back in, when comfort was key!
H&M beige sweater, past season. similar here
Topshop Fig sandals, current
I took these two dresses but didn't end up wearing either of them.
H&M black maxi dress, past season, similar here
Pull & Bear Breton dress, past season
A few dressier mix' n 'match options, these did all get worn!
Topshop cami, similar here
Warehouse culottes, current
The sun tops (boob tubes!) were useful for on the beach with shorts, it doesn't feel quite right donning
a bikini in this country to me. I did wear the costume though as we had a hot tub!
Next pack of 2 sun tops, ancient
M&S swimming costume, past season, similar here
Next bikini, current, sold out
The shoes....all worn!
Havaianas slim silver, current here
Topshop Fig sandals, current
Converse, ancient
The bags....all used!
L K Bennett leopard print clutch, past season (present from my lovely friend Sharon)
Jigsaw bag, via eBay
What did I actually wear out of this little lot....here goes!
Topshop t-shirt, past season
Vero Moda shorts, ancient
Havaianas slim silver, current here
Topshop belt, ancient
H&M hat, past season
Mango top, past season
H&M hat, past season
Jack Wills top, current (holiday purchase no.1)
ASOS Maddox jeans, current
Topshop Fig sandals, current
Topshop belt, ancient
H&M sweater, past season, similar here
Vero Moda shorts, ancient
Topshop Fig sandals, current
Accessorize panama, ancient, similar here
Topshop cami, past season, similar here
Topshop Fig sandals, current
Topshop belt, ancient
Zara jeans, past season
Zara distressed skinnies, past season
L K Bennett leopard print clutch, past season (present from my lovely friend Sharon)
From this little holiday-wear diary I am concluding that I did wear most of what I packed. The dresses didn't get a look in, as the reality of holidays in this country call for much more casual attire for me. I wore jeans on both of my evenings out. The sweater and sweatshirts were must-haves for chilly mornings and evenings! What was I missing....nothing really, I easily managed with exactly what I took though I could have managed with less if truth be told! I did purchase and wear a Jack Wills Breton top.....I can't resist a little treat whilst I'm on my hols! I also snagged this little top from Sainsbury's which I tried on a while ago but in the wrong size. Luckily I found it in the Dartmouth branch where they had plenty of sizes left the fact that it was down to £9 in the sale meant it was a no-brainer as it adds a much needed splash of colour to my wardrobe!
Sainbury's Tu top, currently instore in the sale
Topshop Jamie jeans, similar here
Topshop Fig sandals, current
I would love to hear what everyone else takes with them when they holiday in the British Isles......any tips you care to share would be greatly received as we will be paying Hillfields Village another visit before the year is out!
