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Does anybody fancy talking Summer holiday clothes on this cold day in May?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/05/2012 20:01

I am sitting here in a cashmere jumper, clutching a hot water bottle - so naturally, my thoughts have turned to Summer...

What do I want for a week on a Greek island? I'm 42, a shortie, size 12 but with 32Es.

Bikini or costume?
Shorts?
Little dresses?
I love this but it's a lot of money.
Beach cover up?

Please inspire me!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/05/2012 20:57

Nobody? :(

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ooer · 05/05/2012 21:15

Maybe we are just jealous at the idea of someone being warm!

Sounds like I am not dissimilar to you in shape ... I am a bit of a gimmer before my time, I would go for a costume but only because my tum would not stand up to scrutiny. I'm sorry I don't like the dress you link to - it looks a bit shapeless to me.

I went on hol to a Greek island last year, admittedly it was in October - I took what I thought was the minimum and everything had to go with everything else. I took:

1 pair of navy linen trousers (which I could tuck in and roll up to show some ankle);
1 pair of navy shorts;
1 pair of white capris;
selection of tops in blue or white or navy;
blue cardi;
white cotton cardi;
navy jacket;
2 print dresses;
blue swimming cossie [I just wore my linen trousers and a cardi on top to the beach];
2 prs earrings; 2 necklaces; 2 scarves;
2 prs shoes.
Cotton hat.

I didn't buy anything new to take!

Hope you get your packing sorted and that you have a great time!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/05/2012 21:32

:)

White Company stuff usually suits me, so I think it would have more shape once on - but I really don't want to pay that much.

Thanks for the list. I'm going in August so it's likely to be very hot - too hot for linen trousers/jacket/scarves etc.

And any excuse to buy a few new things! My bikini is old, so I'll probably need a new one, or a costume. Legs are pretty decent, so can wear above the knee dresses and possibly even some shorts providing they come to mid thigh.

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chardom · 05/05/2012 21:33

I like floaty tops/ kaftans. Have just bought this www.monsoon.co.uk/polly-batwing-top/invt/12326972/ and I love it. Looks fab with crops.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/05/2012 21:43

Thanks Chardom - wouldn't suit me though.

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ujjayi · 05/05/2012 22:56

Remus it depends which Greek Island you are going to. Busier islands with more organised tourist resorts such as Lefkas and Skiathos require a different wardrobe to less organised places such as Naxos. In the former you may well feel that you want to get changed for dinner - albeit in a casual, light summer dress kind of way - whereas in Naxos we literally strolled off the beach at 7pm into a taverna!

IME, it is too hot in August for trousers in Greece - whether they are crops, linen or whatever. I do, however, always take a couple of large cotton scarves/wraps with me. They are brilliant on the plane, covering up shoulders where appropriate or protecting your skin from the sun, wrapping up little ones who want a nap etc.

My 2 week holiday wardrobe usually consists of:

2 x maxi dresses (1 cotton, 1 jersey)
3 x strappy dresses (2 cotton, 1 jersey)
1 x 1-shoulder dress (not sure of technical term!)
kaftan-style dress, just above knee length
2 x leather flat sandals (1 silver, 1 gold)

Day wear:

bikinis (usually 3 or 4)
long loose-cut vest tops (Tesco, Primark & H&M)
2 x shorts (as in short-shorts, not bermudas )- try TK Maxx for Hilfiger & Roxy which are really flattering but be prepared to size up
2 beach dresses
flip flops

It seems like quite a lot written down but I find that a combination of insect repellant and sun lotion makes some things unwearable after 1 or 2 wears.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/05/2012 23:02

Thank you. It's the beach dresses I'm stuck on. Have got an old navy blue cotton one but would like at least one more - and maybe a vest style dress to wear if going sightseeing. Won't need any 'dress up' clothes but do like to put a v simple cotton or silk dress on to go out in the evenings.

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ujjayi · 05/05/2012 23:17

Green with thin straps

blue patterned

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/05/2012 23:25

Thank you. Quite like the blue one but suspect I'd look a bit 'Country wench' in it. I don't think my chest would fit into the green one!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/05/2012 23:28

Thanks again - want to buy irl though, as sizing is so hit and miss.

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MidnightinMoscow · 06/05/2012 11:30

This is a good post from WIT here about what to take on holiday.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/05/2012 11:47

Thank you.

Some links for a lovely casual vest style dress (pref black, grey or navy) would be much appreciated, if anybody can find any. :)

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higgle · 06/05/2012 11:55

I've just ordered some Fitflops from Cloggs for walking backwards and forwards to the beach and sightseeing code FTF7 gives 10% off until "this weekend only" (not sure if that includes BH Monday). I'm hoping to lose 1/2 my excess weight before my hols so only want some cheap but OK stuff.
Saoinsburys have got 25% off bandeau maxi dresses and shorter ones you can wear as a skirt - also got a useful sort of handbag/beachbag cross there too.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/05/2012 12:05

Thank you. I wouldn't wear bandeau dresses - just want a really simple one with straps, similar to the one in my OP possibly, or just like a long/loose vest. I had a plain black one from Topshop last time we went to Greece and it was perfect because I could wear it on its own with flat sandals and a hat for sightseeing and then with nice bracelets and a necklace to dress it up a little bit in the evening.

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higgle · 06/05/2012 12:13

Would 20% off make a difference? AA 732 - valid to 26 June. That dress is very useful looking. I rather like the Broderie tunic, but that is even more expensive and sold out in white.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/05/2012 12:29

Thanks Higgle. I might wait and see what else I see in the meantime but try it on and see if I like it or not too!

Would really like a little black one too... :)

Any ideas for beach cover ups?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/05/2012 12:46

Could be worth a look?

Is this one a bit too 'Wicked Witch Of the West trying to be sexy?'

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mirpuppet · 06/05/2012 14:04

I'm not that into asymetrical hems

The first warehouse one could be useful only worry material is 100& composite What does that mean? Also they have the model with a long scarf hiding the front which seems odd.

I think white company one has more potential.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/05/2012 14:12

Yes, I did wonder re the fabric of the first one. I saw another one in store (can't see it online) but that was a polyester/viscose mix so could be too hot.

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mirpuppet · 06/05/2012 17:29

Not what you were looking for but perhaps worth a punt for 21 quid w/ free shipping & returns -- marlin looks a good colour.

www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Teen-Girls-Dresses/93027-RED/Teen-Girls-Coral_Chilli-Regatta-Dress.html

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/05/2012 19:28

very nice (in fact I have an almost identical one) but it is a children's dress, non? And it has sleeves - I deffo won't want sleeves in August unless they are lovely floaty thin cotton to just cover my shoulders.

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