AGELESS STYLE: Wardrobe staples for everyone by fashion stylist Arabella Greenhill
I've honed my packing skills over the years, thanks to going away many times for photo shoots and fashion weeks – and dresses won't be making it into my suitcase this summer. Instead, it's all about the shirt-and-shorts co-ord.
A co-ord is a matching set.
The reason I love it is because it makes holiday dressing effortless.
These pieces look slick together, but are just as stylish when worn separately: use the shirt as a beach cover-up, slip on the shorts for lunch (these have an elasticated waist!), then head off sightseeing wearing them as a complete look. Your co-ord will be the hardest working outfit in your suitcase.
Shirt, £32, shorts, £28, johnlewis.com. Swimsuit, £32.50, marksandspencer.com. Earrings, £19.99, pendant necklace, £24.99, bracelet, £39.99, pilgrim.net. Beaded necklace, £85, ring, £115, monicavinader.com. Bag, £89.99, sandals, £49.99, mango.com
WEAR NOW
- Choose natural fabrics. This linen-mix set by John Lewis's Anyday collection will be cool in the sun and light in your suitcase, making packing easier.
- To ace the art of mixing and matching, invest in a co-ord that can be worn with different colours and patterns in your summer wardrobe, especially swimsuits. This warm shade of coral will suit any skin tone.
- When wearing the shirt over your swimsuit keep it open.
- Go-to accessories are casual sandals and a basket bag.
WEAR LATER
- When you get back from holiday, wear the shirt with your jeans or tailored trousers.
TRY A BOLDER SHADE...
Go-to accessories are casual sandals and a basket bag
