I've Done the Research–Here's Everything Influencers Pack for a European Holiday
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Style Notes: It goes without saying that dresses come into their own in the summer time, and this year is all about the printed dress. Channel countryside chic with ditsy florals, or opt for graphic stripes that stand out in a busy city.
Style Notes: Whether it's Birkenstocks, gladiators, slides or flip-flops, it always helps to have a good pair of long-wearing leather sandals in your arsenal. They add polish to any look.
Style Notes: Swimwear trends may come and go, but it's the classics that stand the test of time. There's no need for frills, straps and fiddly accessories—the best swiwmear is chic, sleek and decidedly understated, and works best with an open cotton shirt or underneath a cover-up.
Style Notes: It's an oldie but a goodie, and there's a reason we revert back to the same linen year after year. There's nothing quite like slipping on some clean, white linen—just ask the European holiday girls. They're wearing shirts, skirts, dresses, trousers, jackets…
Style Notes: Sorry sarongs, if you're looking for something a little more contemporary to wear over your bikinis, influencers are reaching for open-knit and crochet dresses instead of wrap skirts and kaftans.
Style Notes: Dress up everything from oversized shirts to swimsuits with the simple addition of a pair of tailored shorts. Not only will they make even your most casual clothes feel special, but they also happen to work with just about every style of shoe, too.
Style Notes: Just when we thought we couldn't love any summer accessory more than the raffia basket bag, we fell for woven hats, shoes, and even jewellery, too. There really is a raffia accessory for every outfit.
Style Notes: If you're likely to already own any item in this list, I'd be willing to bet you have a pair of sunglasses on standby for when the weather improves. Sunglasses are, after all, the finishing touch to any summer outfit, and a bright, colourful pair with an interesting shape can take a look from good to great.
Style Notes: Save precious time planning outfits by relying on co-ords, the easiest way to pull together an outfit in less than five minutes. They'll help you stay cool in every sense of the word.
Style Notes: Make the most of bare-legged season in a playful mini dress and sandals combo. (And, you'll score extra Euro style points if you manage to incorporate a neckerchief, cardigan and a Vespa.)
Style Notes: Any trend that is as practical as it is cool gets our approval, and you won't regret keeping a sun hat in your beach bag for the long summer afternoons.
Style Notes: We've probably got the '90s renaissance to thank for the revival of the bandeau top and dress (it's a much more welcome return than low slung jeans and body glitter). On the days you want to wear as little as possible whilst still looking chic, a strapless neckline is the day-to-night wonder that avoids tan lines, too.
Style Notes: Few people will argue that a tank top isn't a treasured core piece in their wardrobe all year round. Dress up this versatile basic with tailored trousers, light linen or maxi and mini skirts when the temperature rises.
Style Notes: If there's one item that goes seamlessly from desk to dinner to holiday, it's a pair of slouchy wide-leg trousers. Linen is perfect for tackling a heatwave, but a wool pair will serve you well into autumn and winter too.
