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Holiday packing list
Sun, sea or a city break: everything you need for a warm-weather holiday, and nothing you don’t.
By Style Finder · Updated 26 October 2026
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- Pack light, breathable clothes that mix and match.
- Bring two swimsuits so one can dry.
- Sun protection: sun cream, a hat and sunglasses.
- One evening outfit you can dress up or down.
Warm-weather holidays need fewer clothes than you think: light fabrics dry quickly and pack small.
Clothes
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Shoes and accessories
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Sun and beach
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Tips
- Choose clothes in two or three colours that all go together.
- Linen creases but dries fast: perfect for hot places.
- Pack a light layer for air-conditioned planes and evenings.
Questions
For a week in the sun, five or six tops, two or three bottoms and one or two evening outfits usually cover it.
If you’ll explore towns or walk to the beach, yes: sandals aren’t comfortable for long walks.
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