What To Pack In Your City Break Holiday Capsule: 10 Must-Have Pieces
Jul 17,2024
Heading on a summer city break but not sure what to pack? Our 10-piece capsule holiday wardrobe is exactly what you need.
You might be thinking 10 pieces isn’t enough but trust us on this one, it has everything you need to cover you for a 3 to 5 day trip. Plus, it means you won’t be struggling to squeeze everything into your carry-on the night before. (The temptation to chuck everything you can in is real, we know)
The trick to creating the perfect holiday capsule is packing clothing items that are versatile, ones you can mix and match, and pieces that work from day to night. Think a day to night dress, a lightweight shirt cover up for chillier evenings, staple sandals that go with everything, you get the vibe.
So, whether you’ve booked a weekend getaway to Italy, France, Spain or anywhere else, our capsule has all the summer staples for sightseeing, relaxing and evening strolls. Keep scrolling for our must-have versatile city break wardrobe below.
1. Staple Linen Trousers
Linen is the perfect lightweight fabric for the warmer weather and there’s nothing quite like a pair of linen wide leg trousers throughout the summer. They’ll keep you cool all day and are the perfect option for your day out exploring, to your casual airport outfit.
2. The Reversible Top
Go a step further on your minimalist packing tricks and save space with a 2-in-1 reversible top. This tank top is striped sage green on one side and plain black on the other, meaning you can have a neutral outfit one day and a more colourful option the next.
Reversible stripe scoop neck tank top
3. The Day-To-Night Dress
A summer dress is a holiday staple that we couldn’t leave out of this city break capsule. A cute black smock dress is perfect for daytime sightseeing and your evening dinner. Swap it out for a midi dress or maxi dress if minis aren’t quite your thing.
Black textured puff sleeve mini smock dress
4. Casual Drawstring Shorts
Staying prepared for the hot weather means choosing lightweight fabrics. Having a pair of essential white drawstring shorts will double as your beach or poolside cover up, if that's part of your plans.
5. The Oversized Shirt
A white oversized shirt is the perfect layering piece you’ll be able to wear over everything in this capsule. Pair with your linen shorts or trousers in the day and over a dress on chillier evenings.
6. A Printed Playsuit
Not everything in your suitcase has to be plain, so throwing in your favourite print will keep your selection varied. With animal print trending this summer, a cute printed playsuit is the perfect fashionable choice that can easily be dressed up or down.
Recycled zebra print tie strap playsuit
7. The Confidence Boosting Swimsuit
If beach time or relaxing by the hotel pool is in your getaway plans, swimwear will be essential. Choose a flattering swimsuit that you’ll feel confident in and style with the oversized shirt and drawstring shorts for the perfect beach cover up.
Tummy control textured belted swimsuit
8. Comfortable ‘Everything’ Sandals
Your choice of shoes on holiday should be a pair of shoes that are comfortable and go with everything. Since you’ll probably be walking around a lot, a stylish pair of black sliders, that you can wear with both your casual and dressier outfits, are your best bet.
Black faux leather double buckle sliders
9. Must-Have Sunglasses
Sunglasses are always necessary. Choose a pair of sunnies that will look good with all your outfits to complete a chic look. In this case, we’ve opted for some rectangle frame black sunglasses.
Black rectangle frame sunglasses
10. A Woven Beach Bag
A beach bag isn’t just for the beach and this large woven bag is the perfect choice for a summer bag that'll bring ultimate holiday vibes to your outfit.
And there you have it! The 10-piece capsule wardrobe to see you through your upcoming city break. You'll have never felt more prepared. Get these key pieces or take inspiration and create your own capsule with our women’s holiday clothing collection.
From the In The Style Team x