Holiday clothes

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Going to Italy for a week in August.

I've got:
one playsuit
a pair of denim shorts
a black sundress
a red sundress
a denim midi skirt
a 'dressy' dress
t-shirts
a couple of boho-ish cotton blouses to wear with shorts or the denim skirt
What else do I need? Struggling to find any nice cotton dresses. Assume I'll need either another pair of shorts or another playsuit maybe?

Thanks. :)

[KaliforniaDreamz]

Love the photos! we are home and had a wonderful time. wore very little of the stuff i brought hahah x

[Atalune]

kalifornia- your typos are better than mine!😂

Have an amazing time! Don’t fret about the flight it will be a lot better than you think!

DH and I enjoying some poolside relaxing in our cabana at our hotel in Santa Cruz. Z

[calzone]

Have a fabulous time Kalifornia.

Last night for us. 🙁🙁

But look at what I did yesterday......walking with alpacas. Ds and I were sooooo happy.

[KaliforniaDreamz]

footwear -sliders, pretty flip flops sequin espradilles
various necklaces
plan o shopping at airport too as will have 3 million hours there
excuse typos

[KaliforniaDreamz]

Ok i am off long haul today. have read Alan Karr book so iwll take postive attitude and albohol.
have packed a huge case wtih
gap black jersey dress
warehouse black jersey dress
3 cotton daytime maxi dresses
ebay pineapple dress
3 beack shorts
2 swimbsuits
1 tankini
3 bikini bottoms TO GO WITH NO TOP SO WHY??
2x jeans in case cool in eve
1 black skinnies
3x mini skirts
various vests and 3 cardigans
underwear socks bras etc

case is rammed

trainers and leggings and adidas top on journey


waaaaaah

[Atalune]

Yes! Do it!

In America everyone dresses like they are either about to do some hard labour or go on a hike. Except on rodeo drive. In rodeo drive I saw some amazing looking people, and some amazing plastic surgery. T’was something else.

Wear what you like.

Remus your packing sounds about right..,have you got a warmer layer for the evenings?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Oh and the Hush cropped harems for travelling in again - my new favourite thing.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Well done, you!

Tonight's outfit sounds lovely.

I'm just packing now - have opted for 3 pairs of shorts, 3 black vests and 4 black dresses so far!

[calzone]

For the first time and at the age of 47, I just embraced my bod and got on with it.

No one balked or laughed and I felt very confident......

I’m wearing my white linen slightly see through Dress tonight with white underwear and feel fab!!!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

House of Fraser had loads in their sale - maybe worth a look?

[KaliforniaDreamz]

I think i just need to find the RIGHT one

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

KD - I bought very big pants! My days of looking nice in a bikini are long gone, sadly, but the bikini was definitely more convenient for me on the beach,.

[KaliforniaDreamz]

Sorry Calzone forgot to say lovely hat - and you look very nice!

Remus i will prob wear my swimsuit as hate my tummy. ENjoy your city break!!

Atalune I have bought Alan Carr's no more fear of flying!!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Have DM'd!

[calzone]

Where else did you go Remus?

We have done Padenghe and Monte Baldo and climbed the mountain via cable car.....

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Now have to start thinking packing again, as off for a city break at the end of the week! :)

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I really liked the Fantasie black bikinis - SO many £££ though!

[KaliforniaDreamz]

Ooh happy hoilidays!!!

i'm heading to actual shops today rather than online. Have been searching for a decent black bikini...... but today need to buy DS some shirts as hotel is smart dress in evening ffs x

[Atalune]

I’m just over a week in!

Have worn my white denim shorts the most and they are old. And also the striped jumpsuit which has been worn 2 evenings. We walked around rodeo drive yesterday and I felt cool and stylish in it!
I’ve thrown out 2 bikini bottoms as the waves/surf absolutely knackered them. So no more bargain bin finds for me. I need to invest in something with a little more substance/structure.

Have worn my leopard print pony skin flats from Topshop a lot. And have found j crew... it’s a bit cheaper here so have bought a couple of t shirts!

Remus- glad you wore almost everything! Holiday sounds lovely. I’ve shaved my legs already this holidays. The regrowth in the sun is crazy

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Glad your wardrobe has worked!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

We did - it was horribly crowded, so we didn't stay long. It was my least favourite place, of those we visited. Probably lovely in low season!

[calzone]

Ok

I’m a week in and

Bardot dresses were fabulous x 2
Play suit has been worn twice
Bikinis were great
eBay £5 dress was awesome

I’ve only needed my 90p primark flip flops and my gorgeous rose gold sandals from Office so glad I didn’t overload on shoes.

Hats have all been worn.

Probably won’t wear the black jumpsuit.


Hope everyone is having a great time.


Did you go to Sirmione Remus?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Was lovely, thanks.

Don't worry about ds - just dip him in the sea if he gets a bit whiffy!

[KaliforniaDreamz]

Ru back Remus? was it wonderful?

i am getting the fear about the flight.... also i won't be able to wash clothes and how on earth will my teen son have enough clothes when he refuses to shop or wear deodrant? fgs.

have also heard where i am going is forecast rain lolol

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Cool hat!

Hope everybody had/is having a lovely holiday.

Clothing report:

1. The denim shorts got a couple of wears!
   
2. I definitely want more white cotton dresses/tops next time I go anywhere hot
   
3. The M&S 'beach dress' is far too thick for the beach/hot day times, but worked nicely in the evening with bangles
   
4. I shouldn't have bothered with trainers - only wore them on the plane
   
5. So glad I managed to get a bikini - much easier than a one piece
   
6. The hat came in useful - glad I was persuaded that I needed one!
   
7. The Sainsbury's cotton playsuit was brilliant
   
8. I had some cotton vest tops but the cotton was a bit too thick - need to keep my eye out for thinner ones
   
   Beauty report -
   
9. The Avene water spray is utterly brilliant and worth every penny
   
10. If one is an idiot and forgets conditioner, a few drops of Clarins face oil = a lovely overnight treatment!
    
11. If packing eyeliner, do not forget a sharpener, because it is inevitable that the eyeliners will break/melt and need sharpening
    
12. A week is the absolute longest I can go before my legs need shaving!