capsule holiday wardrobe Archives

Most Versatile Summer Vacation Outfit – Shirt Dress

The fashion world is currently obsessed with this new trend; it’s called the shirt dress. This is one of the most versatile outfits in your wardrobe. It’s a piece that you can throw on for work, casual affair or even date night. Whether it’s an oversized shirt dress or a well-fitted custom made shirt dress, this style is perfect for the spring summer season. If your wardrobe is missing this key outfit then check out how I’ve styled this sassy trend and get inspired to try it out as well.

The best part about this outfit is that you don’t even have to invest in a shirt dress. Just raid your partner’s wardrobe for some shirts you like and style them up to flaunt this trend. P.S don’t tell him that you got this idea from me. 😉 What makes this the most versatile element in your wardrobe is the endless styling options. Now just talking about the shoes, you can pair the shirt dress with sneakers, gladiators, sandals, flip flops, or even

P.S don’t tell him that you got this idea from me. 😉 What makes this the most versatile element in your wardrobe is the endless styling options. Now just talking about the shoes, you can pair the shirt dress with sneakers, gladiators, sandals, flip flops, or even

What makes this the most versatile element in your wardrobe is the endless styling options. Now just talking about the shoes, you can pair the shirt dress with sneakers, gladiators, sandals, flip flops, or even Oxford shoes. A good shirt dress can be dressed up or down for work, play, cocktails or just a brunch.

Add a twist to your regular LBD look with a well fitted black shirt dress. Opt for a dress with chic detailing like ruffles or cold shoulder. Finish this look with a contrasting pair of heels and a clutch for a fashion diva look. Have an oversized shirt? Turn it into a form-fitting style with a belt. Pair this outfit with boots for a casual daytime look. A popular trend this season is embroidered shirts. Go for shirts with bright embroidery and detailing this season for a minimal look. Keep the rest of your look effortless and simple. This outfit looks super cute and is perfect for a brunch date with the girls. If you want a grunge look then you can pair an oversized checkered shirt with a pair or biker boots and a floppy hat. A great outfit idea for a music festival or an art event.

Go for shirts with bright embroidery and detailing this season for a minimal look. Keep the rest of your look effortless and simple. This outfit looks super cute and is perfect for a brunch date with the girls. If you want a grunge look then you can pair an oversized checkered shirt with a pair or biker boots and a floppy hat. A great outfit idea for a music festival or an art event.

Apart from wearing it as a standalone dress you can even knot up the shirt dress and pair it with distressed denim shorts. If you find yourself traveling to a beach destination this summer then you can also use it as a cover up on the beach with a bikini or a bikini top and shorts for a casual style. You can style a striped shirt dress with a tailored jacket and block heels for a casual work look or just throw on some accessories like a hat, scarf, and bracelet for a casual affair. If you aren’t a fan of flaunting your legs then you can even team this outfit with a pair of skinny jeans and heels. Just make sure it’s a short shirt dress. So what are you waiting for? Get creative and sporty this trendy outfit this season.

Which shirt dress style is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.

Holiday Lookbook – Your Holiday Outfit Guide

If you have been following my blog then you must have noticed this summer has been all about beaches for me. I love a beach destination for the summers. It’s a great way to relax, rejuvenate and get some tan during your summer break. From all my travels this summer I have come up with a list of outfits which are perfect for a beach vacation. So read on and slay the beach look with these must-have outfits:

Tunic: Summer wear is what comes to mind when I think of tunics. They are one of the most comfortable outfits for summer. What makes tunics a go-to outfit for me is that it is so versatile and flatters every body type. You can style it as a dress, as a short kurti over palazzo pants or shorts and even with trousers for work wear. You can even wear it as a beach cover up and get some tan while reading a romantic novel by the ocean.

Outfit Feature Here – Nologo Tunic

Off-Shoulder Outfit: Off-shoulder tops are popular on the runway as well as on the streets. Off-shoulder tops are flirty, feminine and look great with shorts as well as a midi skirt. You can pair it with statement accessories to jazz it up for a dinner date or wear it with ripped shorts for a day on the beach. Go for a lacy top with intricate designs to keep it feminine and fun. For a chic look team a flowy top with high-waist shorts, slip on shoes and fun accessories.

Outfit Featured Here
White Off The Shoulder Tassel-Trimmed Top With Tie
Top Shop – Distressed Ripped Cropped Jeans

Staple White Top: White is a great color for summer. I like carrying a few short tops or kurtas with me on a beach vacation. You can go for a contemporary look by pairing a white chikan work top with a pair of denim or cotton pants when sight-seeing.

Outfit Featured Here:
Jenny Broderie Popover – White Blouse Shirt – FatFace
Dark Wash Jeans Shorts – FatFace
Grey Sneakers – FatFace

Cold Shoulder Top: Another popular trend this spring summer is the cold shoulder trend. If you aren’t comfortable baring your shoulders in an off-shoulder top then this is the trend for you. It’s quirky, fun and very chic. You can opt for a cold shoulder top with bell sleeves or ruffled sleeves to add more drama to your outfit. Don’t just restrict this trend to a top you can also wear a dress with cold shoulder sleeves for a beachy look.

Outfit Featured Here
Button Up Cold Shoulder Top – Zaful

Maxi Dress: I love wearing maxi dresses. This breezy style is one of the most versatile pieces in my wardrobe. I can wear it as a cover-up over a bikini or team it with an embellished belt for a night out. I prefer going for printed maxi dresses in vibrant shades.

Outfit Featured Here – Maxi Dress

Long Shirt or Shirt Dress: Is a fuss free outfit in your beach vacation wardrobe. You can wear a long shirt or a shirt dress for a day at the beach, a casual affair or even date. I prefer shirts in linen material as it helps the skin breathe and keeps me cool in the rising temperatures. You can pair a long shirt with a pair of skinny jeans or shorts and slip on sandals or wear it as it is with a belt for a fitted look.

Outfit Featured Here – Linen Shirt

Sleeveless Jackets: Cover ups are essential for a beach holiday. Since it would be too hot for jackets I suggest a sleeveless jacket in net or crochet material to slip on over your crop top or bikini top and shorts. You can also opt for long sleeveless jackets in chiffon in colorful floral prints as a beach cover up.

Outfit Featured Here – Button Up Cold Shoulder Top – Zaful

Apart from these outfits don’t forget to pack a few swimsuits, sunscreen, shades and a hat on your beach vacay. What are your beach holiday outfits? Let me know in the comments below.

Your Must Have Holiday Outfit

Shorts are a staple when it comes to summer. Whether your style is casual or glamorous shorts are meant for everyone. When it comes to pairing shorts with other pieces in your wardrobe, you can go for a basic tee, crop top, silk blouse, a spaghetti top with sequins, short blouse and the list goes on.

But there are some classic combinations that you can never go wrong with. I am talking about one of my all time favourite combos, the denim shorts and a white shirt. It’s a cool, casual and classy outfit. A must have in your wardrobe. It’s a versatile combination which you can sport any time of the year, any season.

There are so many ways you can team up this outfit. For a laidback look pair distressed short and a baggy shirt with rolled up sleeves, bunched up bracelets and a tote bag with flip flops or slip on shoes. For a chic look, pair a crew neck blouse with acid washed shorts and designer sneakers. You can even play around with your accessories to create different looks. Pair a sleeveless shirt and denim shorts with your sarong or a lightweight printed long jacket for a bohemian beach look. There are millions of ways to style this classic combo.

What’s more, it helps you pack light and keep your travel luggage weight in check, when you are just dashing away for a quick getaway.

Since this is a holiday essential, I packed a pair of my favourite shorts and a white blouse for my trip this summer. A white blouse is less formal than a shirt. It’s breezier and lightweight which makes it a comfortable option for the summers. I love the thread work on this white shirt and pairing it with my dark blue washed denim shorts made it look so cool and yet casual at the same time.

Outfit Details:

Jenny Broderie Popover – White Blouse Shirt – FatFace
Dark Wash Jeans Shorts – FatFace
Grey Sneakers – FatFace
Bag – Harriet Sanders

I have paired the combo with grey sneakers. When travelling, I prefer wearing shoes and flats as I enjoy walking and exploring a new city. I kept my look very basic and casual and went for minimal accessories, backpack and low bun to style my outfit. This is more of comfortable clothing or look I prefer when travelling. If I want to dress up, I can always add a boho necklace to this outfit and style my hair in beachy waves with some hair accessories and a statement bag.

How do you like to pair your denim shorts? Share your style tips below.

Outfit Post: Holiday Wardrobe

It’s the season to travel. But before you leave for your perfect holiday you need to pack. Packing for a holiday is tiresome. You never know what kind of clothes you would need. So you end up packing those backup outfits which you know you would never wear…because just in case. Then you end up paying extra for baggage or groan about how don’t have enough space for all the cool things you shopped on your holiday because of the excess outfits.
To save you all from this misery, I’ve decoded the holiday wardrobe for you, in case you are clueless about what to pack.

1. Off-Shoulder Ruffled Top: From sunbathing to sightseeing an off shoulder top is one of my favourite picks this season. Tuck it in with your pleated maxi skirt or let it out with your ripped denim shorts. Off-shoulder tops are extremely versatile. I like the ruffled off-shoulder tops as they are flattering for my body shape and look ultra cute.

2. Flattering Bikini: A bikini is the one thing you can’t afford to forget. Whether you are going to a beach or a country side, you are going to need this one. Most places have a pool and after a chilly winter where you can’t dream of diving into a pool, that’s all you feel like doing once its spring. Go for a bikini which flatters your body type. I really like a ruffled and high-waisted bikini. You can go for a coordinated set or mix and match based on what you’re comfortable with.

3. The long Jacket: A sarong or a beach wrap is a must if you are going to the beach. But this year leave the basics and go for a long jacket or a kimono style jacket. They are extremely versatile. You can wear them to the beach with your bikini or even on a day out in town with a pair of shorts and a crop top or a maxi skirt. Jackets with tassels are in this season. Go for a jacket which is lightweight and has fun prints.

4. Crop Top: Crop tops have been in trend for some time now and don’t seem to be going out of style for anytime soon. Ditch the usual crop top for something more elegant this season. Go for a lacy crop top with intricate designs. They are feminine, flirty and fun. They make you look chic when teamed with high-waist shorts, slip on shoes and fun accessories.

5. Two piece outfit: I love two piece outfits. They look cute plus can be paired with other items in your closet if you don’t want to wear coordinated sets. Two piece sets are great as you can mix and match them with the other pieces in your wardrobe and don’t have to carry different outfits. They are perfect when you want to travel light. You can go for a skirt and off shoulder set if your style is more feminine or shorts and crop top set if you like to keep it more casual. Plus you can also team the shorts or skirt with other basic pieces in your wardrobe.

6. Pleated Maxi Skirt: A pleated maxi skirt is another key piece in your wardrobe. Team it with a dressed up crop top for a dinner date or a boho blouse for a day at the beach. There are so many ways you can wear a pleated maxi skirt. Plus it’s extremely versatile as you can easily transform your outfit from beach to date night with the right accessories.

7. Evening Dress: This is a must have in your holiday wardrobe. An evening dress is for those romantic dinner dates you plan to go for with your partner or the cute stranger you met at the beach. Pack that classic outfit in your wardrobe that you can trust will look great for any occasion. A classic LBD or a high-low dress which can be dressed up or down based on the occasion is something you need in your bag.

Apart from the outfits be sure to carry some basic accessories like a hat, sunglasses, 3-4 pairs of earrings in different colours, comfy sandals and shoes and lots of sunscreen.

Links to all the outfits features in the post are below, incase you fancy browsing 😉

So what are your travel plans this season? Let me know in the comments below.

Our Guide to Your Capsule Holiday Wardrobe

When it comes to packing for that summer holiday you’ve been looking forward to all year, the tendency is always to overpack. We’ve all done it – rifled through our wardrobes and packing anything and everything that we might possibly need if that one slim circumstance just happens to materialise. Ninety-nine percent of the time, though, you’ll see that you only wear half of what you’ve packed, making that half an hour you spent jumping up and down on you suitcase completely futile.

Just imagine going on holiday with a joyfully light suitcase, feeling a sense of clarity and calm at the minimalism you’ve brought with you. If this thought sends you into panic about what you should and shouldn’t take with you on holiday this year, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve designed the perfect guide to your capsule holiday suitcase, meaning you can only take what you really need.

Bikini
Bikini comes top, of course. With any luck, you’ll pretty much be living in this, so be sure not to forget it. How many bikinis you should pack pretty much depends on how long you’re staying. If you’re only away for a week, just a couple of bikinis will be fine. If you’re holidaying for longer, you may want to think about taking an extra one or two.

Swimsuit
For those days that you just don’t quite feel like baring all (or most) to the world, it might be worth packing a swimsuit.

Sandals
When it comes to footwear, sandals or flip-flops are pretty much what you’re likely to wear most of the time, so make sure you have a comfortable pair that can slip on and off easily.

Wedges
It’s always a great idea to take a pair of wedges along for those nice dinners and drinks you’ll be having all holiday long. Sandals but fancy.

Trainers
On the off-chance that you might be doing a bit of walking, it’s worth having a pair of more practical shoes with you. Just remember to take a couple of pairs of socks, too!

Cover-up
Now, this can be pretty much anything that you throw on when you get out of the pool, sea, hot tub, what have you. It might be a pretty little sundress, or a sarong, kimono or maxi dress. Whatever it is, you only need one!

Trousers
For that in-between shaving day, make sure you have a pair of light-weight trousers with you. You’ll miss not having them if you plan on showing off those fabulous pins all week long.

Shorts
Shorts are great for just slipping on and off with a swimsuit or bikini top. You’ll also want them for days out.

Tops
Now. If you’re on holiday for a week, you do not need more than three tops. Most of the time you’ll just be swanning around like the star you are in a bikini with your cover-up, so don’t overpack.

Dress
You are allowed to take one nice dress with you for evening meals. Any more than one will go to waste. Even if you go out more than once, no one will care that you’re wearing the same dress. You’re on holiday, after all!

Kimono
For those chilly evenings, you’ll want something lightweight that you can carry in your handbag and whip out if you need it. Kimonos not only look great, but are a fabulous way of covering up when you need just another little layer.

Hat
Everyone loves a hat, so make sure you take one. You’ll keep your face cool and out of the sun, and you’ll feel like a fabulous hat-wearing lady. Win win!