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Holiday clothes

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 22/07/2018 19:25

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. :)

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 12/08/2018 20:17

Glad your wardrobe has worked!

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Atalune · 13/08/2018 05:09

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 Grin

KaliforniaDreamz · 13/08/2018 10:40

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

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 13/08/2018 16:06

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

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 13/08/2018 16:07

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

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calzone · 13/08/2018 17:12

Where else did you go Remus?

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

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 13/08/2018 17:21

Have DM'd!

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KaliforniaDreamz · 14/08/2018 17:41

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 · 14/08/2018 18:22

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,.

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KaliforniaDreamz · 14/08/2018 19:49

I think i just need to find the RIGHT one

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 14/08/2018 21:16

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

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calzone · 15/08/2018 18:05

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 · 15/08/2018 18:08

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!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 15/08/2018 18:08

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

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Atalune · 16/08/2018 18:56

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?

KaliforniaDreamz · 17/08/2018 09:20

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

KaliforniaDreamz · 17/08/2018 09:21

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

calzone · 17/08/2018 19:06

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.

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Atalune · 17/08/2018 23:39

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. ZSmile

KaliforniaDreamz · 03/09/2018 19:07

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

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