Passports at the ready girls, it’s *finally* summer holiday season. Whether you’re jetting off to a white sandy beach or a lively European city awaits you, packing the right kinda outfits is key. From pretty playsuits that are perfect for sightseeing, to the ultimate little white dress to show off that killer tan, we have endless summer holiday outfit ideas.
Need some vacay inspo? The expert team here at Silkfred has pulled together the ultimate guide for what to stash in your carry-on for that pending getaway.
In the meantime, if you know exactly what you’re after and want to jump straight to a specific category, check out our summer dresses, summer jumpsuits and summer tops edits. You’ll find loads of gorgeous sunshine-ready pieces in our holiday dresses too. So, let’s get started…
The Beach Cover-Up Dress
Calling all beach babes. We’ve got you covered. Every girl knows that a beach cover-up is a must for any summer break involving sand, sea and suncream. The Yumi aztec print kaftan in blue is the perfect outfit to throw on over your bikini when you’re heading to the beach or pool, and is dressy enough to wear out to dinner too. Light and flowy, this can easily be packed in your suitcase. If you ask us, bright colours and patterns are perfect for a hot weather destination – add some sliders and a wicker bag for a beach day, or some woven sandals if you’re going out for drinks.
The Maxi Dress
The ever-versatile maxi dress goes hand in hand with a holiday wardrobe. Take the Sookie dress in a vibrant bamboo print; it’s a versatile piece that can be dressed up for beach bar cocktails, or styled down for a casual holiday stroll in the old town. This strappy and lightweight style will keep you cool in the summer heat and stands out from the crowd, always. To style, pair with some sandals or trainers and sunnies. For a night out, take your maxi to new heights with some wedges and add some statement jewellery like a chunky gold train or earrings. Oh-so glam.
The Little Black Playsuit
Consider it the cooler cousin of the little black dress, this kimono knot playsuit is perfect to pack for your summer getaway. With its breezy kimono style sleeves and a striking kimono knot detail, it’s ultra-flattering, and a great option for legs out weather. Level up with some sleek stiletto heels simple for dinner or a night out, or keep it comfy with flat sandals. Variety really is the spice of life.
The Beach Romper
A fun and playful romper like this denim playsuit with pocket detail is your BFF for the beach or a weekend city break. Playsuits are the perfect thing to throw on to create a full outfit, with minimal effort – so there’s less time deciding on what to wear and more time adventuring! We love this playsuit’s cute tie shoulders and smock body; it’s a great everyday casual piece that pairs well with white trainers, sliders or sandals. Easy peasy!
Do you love an all-in-one as much as we do? Explore even more summer jumpsuits here, with everything from wide-leg, culotte, to wedding-ready styles.
The Little White Dress
Move over LBD, there’s a new icon in town. Summer is the ideal time to crack out a little white dress, and this double-sided white lace dress in ivory is one of the most popular styles on our site. When it comes to tracking down the perfect little white dress, it’s worth looking for a lightweight fabric like cotton or linen that will keep you cool in the heat (this one comes in cotton!). With a beautiful tiered shape, lace detail waistband and versatile midi length, this is one to add to your packing checklist for sure. Add a straw hat, wicker bag and some strappy sandals for full holiday vibes.
The Denim Dress
There’s something so quintessentially summery about a denim dress. This bestselling denim dress is made in a soft and light cotton fabric with a comfy elasticated waist and flowy skirt – perfect for summer strolling. Flattering on all body types and easy to wear, this dynamic denim number is the perfect piece to pack in your hold-all. Plus, you’ll get loads of wear out of it back at home during beer garden season too! We’ll cheers to that.
The Midi Skirt and Top
Name a better summery duo than a midi skirt and top combo. It’s a great alternative to a summer dress, and you can mix and match so many different tops with your chosen skirt. We love this adorable abstract print wrap skirt in emerald, which pairs so well with a simple white cami or halter. Designed with a wrap front, cute print and midi length with a matching side-tie, it looks amazing with white trainers, sandals, or even heels.
Midi not your thing? Check out our full collection of summer skirts
The Nice Summer Top
We love creating an outfit around one statement piece – and what’s better in the summer than a bright and bold print? We are obsessed with this leaf print halter top, which gives ultimate holiday vibes. Pair with some high-waisted denim shorts or some on-trend low waist linen trousers and take this fit from day to night. Finish the look with sandals or heels depending on the occasion.
Need some more choices for your ‘nice top and jeans’ fix? Take a look at our full edit of summer tops edit here.
The Floral Midi
Nothing quite says summer like feminine florals. This stunning sky blue floral print midi with frilly cold shoulder details is about to be your new favourite holiday dress – it’s certainly ours. Whether you’ve got an upcoming beach break, summer wedding or a garden party with friends, this midi looks blooming gorgeous with some simple woven sandals and a wicker clutch bag.
And there we have it! 9 stunning outfits to pack in your carry-on for your jollies this summer. Need some more inspiration? Check out our 2024 Holiday Shop edit – we can almost taste the Aperols…
