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As the school holidays are looming and I imagine lots of us will be staycationing instead of holidaying abroad this year so I thought I'd share some holiday packing tips! I'll admit that I find it more of a challenge trying to cover all British weather eventualities. But hey....it is what it is and we are lucky to be going away. I'm looking for ways to make the best of my wardrobe.
As usual I have also done a video where I talk you through this rail - see here.
I'm just taking away one jacket to go over all the outfits. A khaki shackett is easily the most versatile style in my wardrobe. Khaki goes with just about every colour and this one I have from Topshop that can accommodate layers so it was a no brainer for this holiday.
Topshop shackett - similar
here
My first tip is to take a pac-a mac with you. Mine is always stowed in the boot of my car incase of weather emergencies! It is ancient - bought from the menswear department in M&S when I worked there over 20 years ago! It's a zip up jackets that folds into a bag inside itself. Because it's a mens one it fits over my shackett.
Tip no.2 is to take a dap bag is another item that I've had in my wardrobe for years. As I ride my bike a lot locally this is the ideal way to carry stuff. It's coming on holiday with me because it accommodates the pac-a-mac and a water bottle perfectly. We are off to Devon and we plan to do lots of walking along the Jurassic coastline so this bag will come in very handy indeed!
Onto clothing. I'm trying to keep packing to a minimum so I'm using pieces that are easy to mix and match for maximum usage. The colour palette is cohesive and many of the items are dual purpose i.e I can dress up to wear out on an evening. It is all very weather dependent though. I'll be refreshing that weather app right up until we go and may swap a few bits in and out depending on the forecast.
What to travel in. Something comfy. I'm going for my trusty Adidas track suit bottoms with a black tee and my bandana trekking sandals. I will be taking a black cashmere crew neck sweater in case a warm layer is needed.....and off course my shackett will be thrown over to complete the ensemble.
Weekday black t shirtAdidas tracksuit bottomsRed bandana sandals - similar here
I'm mainly taking sweatshirts, t shirts, jeans and shorts. I will link what I can or an alternatives with each picture.
3 sweatshirts1 grey - goes with everything1 camo - khaki is neutral and goes with the colour palette1 tie dye - just because I fancy myself as a bit of a surf chick!
4 t-shirts1 plain white tee1 khaki to go under the camo1 red for a pop of colour1 frilly sleeved black dual purpose one to wear day & evening.
4 pairs of jeans1 white boyfriend jeans1 blue high waist slim leg 1 blue boyfriend 1 blue skinny (I will be taking wellies and a skinny works best with those!)
2 pairs of shorts1 light blue wash, high waist1 mid blue, mid rise
2 dresses1 white beach dress1 black t shirt dress
So to give you an idea of how I'll be wearing all of this......
Rebecca Minkoff grey sweatshirtLevis 501 shortsPepe white boyfriend jeans - alternative hereH&M blue boyfriend jeans - similar hereAdidas tracksuit bottomsRed bandana sandals - similar hereBirkenstock - similar here
H&M camo sweatshirt - alternative here (only one I could find anywhere!)Syrup & Salt khaki t shirt (previous season gift)Levis 501 shortsPepe white boyfriend jeans - alternative hereH&M blue boyfriend jeans - similar hereAdidas tracksuit bottomsRed bandana sandals - similar hereBirkenstock - similar here
Pull & Bear sweatshirt (£9.99 in the sale!)Levis white crew neck t shirt - similarLevis 501 shortsPepe white boyfriend jeans - alternative hereH&M blue boyfriend jeans - similar hereAdidas tracksuit bottomsBirkenstock - similar here
Pepe white boyfriend jeans - alternative hereH&M blue boyfriend jeans - similar hereAdidas tracksuit bottomsRed bandana sandals - similar hereBirkenstock - similar here
Mango ruffle sleeve t shirt - similar
herePepe white boyfriend jeans - alternative
here
M&S white dress - alternative
hereRed bandana sandals - similar
hereBirkenstock - similar hereBig basket bag - similar hereMango round bag - alternative here
Gap black dress - similar hereRed bandana sandals - similar
hereBirkenstock - similar hereBig basket bag - similar hereMango round bag - alternative here
The extras
Just in case it's too hot or too cold
Black cashmere sweaterBlack camisole
Black cashmere sweaterBlack camisole
Being highly ambitious here me-thinks!
Next one shoulder spot swimsuit - similar hereM&S patterned swimsuit (ancient!) - this one is gorgeous and £9 in the sale
FootwearRed bandana sandals - similar
hereBirkenstock - similar hereAn old pair of white leather Converse for walking - similar hereWellies
Bags
Nike dap bag
Zara silver bag - alternative here Big straw basket Mango round bag - alternative here
And finally.......
M&S pac-a-mac (over my Topshop shackett) - alternative hereThicker scarf doubles as a wrap - alternative hereCamo scarf - alternative hereMy old pair of white leather Converse for walking - similar here
The chances are that you have similar in your wardrobe. The only thing that is new here is the Pull & Bear tie dye sweatshirt which I bought just for fun. I've tried to be creative as possible to make up a few different outfits and hopefully I covered all possibilities. As I said there probably be a bit of tweaking depending on the forecast!
If you have an holiday tips or tricks please leave me a comment - I would love to hear!
Back next time with what holiday dresses I would have been taking to Crete this year - just in case any of you are off to sunnier climes.
See you soon, Michelle x
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